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What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Stop Drop Roll
Nothing, leave quickly
You shouldn't touch the doorknob in a fire if the doorknob is what?
hot
A device that sprays chemicals that put out fires are called?
fire extinguishers
Should an outside meeting place be included in a home fire escape plan?
yes
Hallways and stairwells should be _________ of debris so no one will fall trying to escape a home fire.
clear or free
How often should you practice fire drills?
twice a year
When is a good time to practice the at home fire escape plan?
night
What is the first thing you should do when you detect a fire in the home?
Leave quickly
What room in the house starts the most fires?
kitchen
Fireworks are considered ____________. They are dangerous and can cause serious harm if mishandled.
How many exits should there be in every room
2
What are the two main exits out of any room?
window door
Water can extinguish paper, wood, or clothes, but it can't extinguish what three things?
oil
electricity
Why should you stay low when exiting a fire?
smoke and heat rises
When exiting a house fire the main thing you need to remember is to what?
How many feet away should you keep flammable objects away from the stove and portable heaters?
3 feet
Most fires occur during what time of day?
night
How often should you change the battery in your smoke detector?
once a year
household chemicals
rags
wood
newspaper
What are the three elements needed to start a fire?
heat
fuel
air
A substance that easily catches on fire is defined as
flammable
How often should you test smoke alarms?
once a month
A dangerous situation in which too much electric current flows along a single circuit is called an
electrical overload