Fire Safety
What should you do if there’s smoke in your house?
A. Run through the smoke
B. Get low and crawl under the smoke
C. Open all the windows
B: Get low and crawl under the smoke
What do firefighters use to put out fires?
A. Water hoses
B. Ropes
C. Axes
A. Water hoses
Who is the famous firefighting dog often seen in books and shows?
A. Dalmatians
B. Beagles
C. Golden Retrievers
A. Dalmatians
What color are most fire trucks?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Blue
A. Red
What does “stop, drop, and roll” help with?
A. Finding the exit
B. Putting out flames on your clothes
C. Staying low during a fire
B. Putting out flames on your clothes
How often should you check the batteries in your smoke alarm?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every year
C. Every month
C: Every month
What tool is used to break down doors in emergencies?
A. Fire extinguisher
B. Halligan bar
C. Ladder
B. Halligan bar
What was the name of the first woman firefighter in the U.S.?
A. Molly Williams
B. Sarah Jones
C. Emily Sparks
A. Molly Williams
How long is a typical firefighter’s shift?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
C. 24 hours
What should you do before you roll?
A. Cover your face with your hands
B. Call for help
C. Yell for water
A. Cover your face with your hands
What is the safest way to leave a burning building?
A. Use the elevator
B. Stay in the room
C. Use the stairs
C. Use the stairs
What kind of protective clothing do firefighters wear?
A. Flame-resistant suits
B. Plastic uniforms
C. Heavy wool sweaters
A. Flame-resistant suits
What is Smokey Bear known for saying?
A. "Only YOU can prevent forest fires!"
B. "Stop fires before they start!"
C. "Prevent fires every day!"
A. "Only YOU can prevent forest fires!"
What is the main job of a firefighter?
A. Cleaning up spills
B. Saving lives and putting out fires
C. Driving fire trucks
B. Saving lives and putting out fires
Why is it important to stop moving if your clothes are on fire?
A. Moving makes the fire grow
B. It looks scary
C. It doesn’t matter
A. Moving makes the fire grow
Where is the safest place to meet your family during a fire?
A. Outside, at a designated meeting spot
B. In your bedroom
C. By the closest tree
A. Outside, at a designated meeting spot
What tool is used to climb into tall buildings?
A. Ladder
B. Hose
C. Axe
A. Ladder
Who founded the first fire department in the United States?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. George Washington
C. Thomas Jefferson
A. Benjamin Franklin
What’s the official name for a firefighter’s pole?
A. Emergency pole
B. Fire pole
C. Sliding pole
C. Sliding pole
What should you do after “stop, drop, and roll” if you’re still near the fire?
A. Call for help and get out
B. Keep rolling
C. Stand still
A. Call for help and get out
What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
A. Run to put it out
B. Stop, drop, and roll
C. Shake your clothes off
B. Stop, drop, and roll
What is the oxygen tank firefighters use called?
A. Air compressor
B. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
C. Emergency air kit
B. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
What year did firefighters begin using fire trucks?
A. 1900
B. 1905
C. 1910
B. 1905
What’s the average temperature of a house fire?
A. 300°F
B. 900°F
C. 1,500°F
B. 900°F
Why do you cover your face while rolling?
A. To avoid breathing in smoke
B. To look funny
C. To protect your eyes and mouth from flames
C. To protect your eyes and mouth from flames