Prevention
How often should you replace your fire alarms?
Every 10 years
If a fire occurs in your home, what are the 3 steps you should follow?
Get out, Stay out, Call for help.
If you catch on fire what should you do?
Stop, Drop, and Roll.
How many people die each year due to fires in the United States?
4,000 Americans die each year
What is the first step of our fire evacuation plan?
Line up at the back door.
What should you never do while using the stove?
Leave it unattended.
How often should you test your smoke alarms?
Once a month
What is the number one cause of fires in America?
Cooking
How long does it take a fire to become life threatening?
2 minutes
Where is the Club @ The Y's fire evacuation meeting spot once we have left the building?
YMCA tennis courts across the street.
At home, make sure wiring does not...
run under rugs, over nails, or across high traffic areas.
If you have a small grease fire on your stove top, what should you do?
Turn off the heat and put a lid on it
Fires need what three elements to start?
Oxygen, fuel, and heat
Would a fire wake someone up if they were asleep?
no, you could actually fall into a deeper sleep due to the gasses a fire produces
True or false: It is okay for you to leave the tennis courts when you are accounted for outside?
False, remain with group on the tennis courts until we are given the all clear.
What color is a CO2 fire extinguisher?
Red.
Where should you have Carbon Monoxide detectors?
10 feet from every sleeping area
What is the fire safety bear's name?
SMOKEY
Which two are the most dangerous: 1. flames from the fire 2.Heat from the fire 3. Smoke from the fire
heat and smoke, hot air and smoke can scar your lungs for life
What items should you grab from the club before leaving during a fire evacuation?
None, leave all items and line up at the back door.
What is the acronym for fire extinguisher use?
P A S S - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
where must you have smoke alarms in your house?
Every bedroom and each level.
What US city had a widespread fire in 1871 that left approximately 100,000 people homeless?
Chicago
Approximately how many fire fighters die each year?
More than 100 firefighters are killed on the job yearly
True or false: Club members should look around the club for other members when fire evacuation is in process?
False, members should quickly line up at the back door. Staff members will sweep the club for any members still remaining in the club.