Fire Facts
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Sparky
Flaming Hot
100
What should you do if you find matches or a lighter?
Don't touch them. Tell an adult right away.
100
When escaping from a fire, should you run, walk, or crawl?
Crawl low to avoid the smoke and heat
100
In what class is a fire on such items as paper, wood, or cloth?
Class A fire
100
How often should you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors?
Twice a year
100
What 3 things should you do if your clothing catches on fire?
Stop, drop, and roll
200
What are 3 items that can be fuel for a fire?
(many possible answers)
200
When planning your family's fire escape route, how many ways out of each room should you have?
At least 2
200
In what class is a fire involving electrical items?
Class C fire
200
What should you do if you are the first one out of a burning building?
You should wait at the place you and your family decided upon. Never go back into the building!
200
What are 3 fire hazards that you might find in your house?
(there are many possible answers)
300
When considering fire safety, should you sleep with your bedroom door open or closed?
Closed
300
In case of a fire, where should you plan to meet your family?
Outside the house at a planned location
300
In what class is a fire with a flammable liquid such as gasoline or grease?
Class B fire
300
Where should smoke detectors be attached in your house?
On or near the ceiling
300
How often should you test the batteries in your smoke detectors?
Once a month
400
What are 2 things adults and older children should do while cooking when younger children are around?
Cook using a back burner with handles turned away from the front of the stove
400
What element that is needed for a fire is present all around us?
Oxygen
400
What type of clothing should an adult or older child wear while cooking to prevent fires?
Short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves
400
What are the 2 types of smoke detectors?
Battery-operated and hard-wired
400
What should every family plan for in case of a fire in their home?
An escape route/plan
500
What are the 3 sides of the fire triangle?
Oxygen, fuel, heat
500
How far away from a candle should you keep items that might catch fire?
At least 12 inches (1 foot)
500
On which day of the year do most cooking fires occur?
Thanksgiving Day
500
What should you do if you cannot escape your room during a fire?
Place wet towels or blankets at the bottom of the door to keep smoke out and open a window.
500
How many classes of fires are there?
4: Class A, B, C, and D
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