Prevention
Smoke Detectors and Alarms
General
Facts
100

How often should you replace your fire alarms?

Every 10 years

100

How often should you replace your fire alarms?

Every 10 years

100

If you catch on fire what should you do?

Stop, Drop, and Roll.

100

To leave a smokey room you should what?

What is crawl
200
What should you never do while using the stove?
Leave it unattended.
200

How often should you test your smoke alarms?

Once a month

200

What is the number one cause of fake fire drills in the residence halls

Incorrect use of microwaves.

200

How long does it take a fire to become life threatning?

2 minutes

300
You should NEVER hide in _______ or under ______ when there is a fire

What is closets and beds

300

Make sure your smoke detectors have a?

What are batteries

300

Fires need what three elements to start?

Oxygen, fuel, and heat

300

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

400
What are the 3 most common fire extinguishers?
Air pressurized water, CO2 (carbon dioxide), and dry chemical.
400

Where should you have Carbon Monoxide detectors?

10 feet from every sleeping area

400
What is the fire safety bear's name?
SMOKEY
400

What is more dangerous : 1. flames from the fire 2.The heat from the fire 3. Smoke from the fire

heat and smoke, hot air and smoke can scar your lungs for life

500
What is the acronym for fire extinguisher use?
P A S S Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
500

where must you have smoke alarms in your house?

Every bedroom and each level.

500
What does the acronym NFPA mean?
National Fire Protection Association
500

What should you use to test if a door is hot?

What is the back of your hand on the door, or what is lightly testing the doorknob with your fingertips

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