Fire Safety
What single element is necessary for a fire to occur? *Not referring to the fire triangle*
Oxygen
What style of smoke alarm is most reliable within the home & office?
Hardwired
When escaping a fire with large accumulations of smoke, should you run, walk, or crawl?
Crawl and remain low to avoid the smoke and heat
What are the 4 major causes of fires?
Unattended Cooking
Careless Smoking
Heating Equipment Includes wood-burning stoves, space heaters, and uncleaned chimneys accumulating flammable creosote placed too close to combustibles.
Electrical Equipment
How often should you test the batteries in your smoke detector?
Once a month (Or per manufacturers instructions)
If your clothing catches fire what should you do?
Stop, drop and roll
How often should fire evacuation training be reviewed?
At least 2 times a year.
What form of an exit should never be used during a fire emergency?
Elevator
Name 3 of the 6 most common fire hazards found within the home and office?
Alcohol & Fire
Candles
Cooking
Electrical Fire Safety
Matches and Lighters
Smoking (Cigarettes)
More than 2 of every 5 reported home fires start where?
The Kitchen
What are the 2 types of fire alarms?
Battery operated and hard-wired
(Smoke and CO also accepted)
Sprinklers reduce direct property damage by about ........ percent.
70%
When planning an escape route, how many ways out of each room should you have?
At least 2
Name 3 potential hazards that may be found within the building?
Various answers accepted...
-Improper use of kitchen equipment
-Improper storage and connection of electrical equipment
-Blocked exits
etc.
What are the 3 steps you should follow in the event of a fire?
Get Out
Stay Out
Call 911
What are the 3 components of the fire triangle?
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Where is the official Fire Safety Plan for Emergency Personnel found?
In the Fire Safety Box located in the lobby.
What are 3 things you should tell Emergency Services when calling about a fire emergency?
Building Address, Location and Name
What should you do if you cannot escape your room during a fire and have no alternative exit?
Call for help - Close the door
Place wet towels (if possible) at the bottom of the door to keep smoke out
How many classes of fires are there?
Class A, B, C and D
What is the most important thing that each individual should demonstrate during an evacuation emergency?
Remain Calm
In what month is fire prevention/safety week?
October
What are 3 reasons a fire safety plan is enforced?
Provide occupant safety in the event of a fire
Effectively use the fire safety equipment within the building
Minimize the possibility of fires
Outline occupant responsibilities in case of a fire
Outline who the evacuation staff are, and their roles and responsibilities
Other options accepted as well...
Since the introduction of WHMIS 2015, has the flammable pictogram changed or has it remained the same?
Symbol has been altered to a red diamond with a flame inside instead of the black circle.
Approximately how many minutes does an individual have to escape a building after a smoke alarm sounds?
2 minutes