GENERAL FIRE SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
When you discover a fire you should
What is pull the fire alarm and call the fire department?
This can warm me up in a small area, but should be turned off before going to bed.
What is a space heater?
Smoke alarms should be tested this often using the test button.
What is once a month?
What type of Fire Extinguishers can be used on ALL fires
What is ABC type, or dry chemical
If you are unable to exit a building during a fire you should
What is stay low to the ground under the smoke?
In order for fire to exist, what three elements need to be present?
What is Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Use it for baking cookies but never to heat your home.
What is an oven?
True or False. Smoke alarms should be inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.
What is True?
When extinguishing a fire, where should you stand
What is 6 to 8 feet away with your back towards the door?
True or False, even though there are no signs of fire, you should respond to every fire alarm as if it were real.
What is true?
During this type of drill, the fire department participates in the drill
What is full response drill?
All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid this type of poisoning.
What is carbon monoxide (CO)?
One of the best warning systems available is a
What is smoke detector?
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher nozzle when putting out a fire
What is at the base of the fire?
Slow the spread of fire by
What is closing doors?
You should never re-enter a building during an evacuation until you receive this
What is the ALL clear?
If your clothing catches fire, the best thing to do is
What is stop, drop to the ground, and roll back and forth to smother the flames?
Smoke detector batteries should be changed this often
What is every 6 months (daylight savings time)
When you are using a fire extinguisher remember this method.
What is the P.A.S.S method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
The primary function of a fire door is to exit a building in case of fire.
What is false?
The most reliable protection devices in fire management
What are sprinklers?
During these 3 months, roughly half of home heating fires are reported.
What is December, January, and February?
How long do you have to exit a building after the smoke detector sounds
What is 2 and 1/2 minutes?
How often should fire extinguishers be visibly inspected
What is monthly?
Where should everyone go during a fire
What is to the meeting place?