Characteristics of Fire
Fire Extinguishers
Smoke Alarms
General Info
Fire Escape Plan
100
How long does it take a fire to spread?
Minutes
100
What is the acronym for using a fire extinguisher?
PASS
100
How often should you test the smoke alarm?
Monthly
100
Who should you call in case of a fire?
911
100
How many exits do you need per room?
Two
200
Name two characteristics of the gases associated with fire
Poisonous Odorless Colorless
200
What is the second step in "PASS"?
Aim low
200
How often does the battery of a smoke alarm need to be replaced?
Yearly
200
What room of the house is most prone to fires?
Kitchen
200
True or false: You should use the elevator to exit using a fire
FALSE
300
What happens when you inhale smoke?
Drowsy Disoriented Short of breath
300
What is the last "S" in PASS?
Sweep the nozzle
300
What do the chirping sounds on a smoke alarm mean?
Replace battery
300
True or false: inappropriate use of space heaters are a frequent cause of fires.
True
300
How should you escape from the fire?
In a low position
400
True or False: Most people die from the flames of a fire.
False
400
What is the first step in PASS?
Pull the pin
400
How often do you replace the smoke alarm?
Every 10 years
400
What time of year has the most frequent fires?
Winter (December and January)
400
What is the visual tool used to create a fire escape plan?
Map
500
What is the primary gas associated with fire?
Carbon monoxide
500
What are the four steps in PASS, in order of first to last?
Pull the pin Aim low Squeeze the lever Sweep the nozzle
500
What does the light on the smoke alarm mean?
Smoke alarm is on and activated
500
What are the three things needed to cause a fire?
Oxygen Fuel Heat
500
True or false: having a meeting plan is an important part of the fire escape plan.
True
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