Fire Safety
This single element is necessary for a fire to occur.
*Not referring to the fire triangle*
What is oxygen?
This is the most effective type of smoke detector to use within the home or office.
What is a hard-wired smoke detector?
When escaping a fire with large accumulations of smoke, it is best to _____________ to the exit.
(Choices: run, crawl, walk)
What is crawl and remain low to avoid the smoke and heat?
Loose, frayed, hot, or broken __________ or plugs need to be replaced.
What is cords?
You should test the batteries in your smoke detector this often.
What is once a month?
You should do this if your clothing catches fire.
What is stop, drop, (cover your face) and roll?
Fire evacuation training should be reviewed this often.
What is at least 2 times a year?
This type of exit should never be used during a fire emergency.
What is an elevator?
Combustible solids, damaged electrical appliances, and __________________ liquids can become hazardous.
What is flammable?
More than 2 of every 5 reported home fires start in this location of the home.
What is the kitchen?
List 2 types of fire detectors.
What is battery operated and hard-wired?
(CO2 is also accepted.)
Sprinklers reduce direct property damage by about
_______ percent.
What is 70%?
When planning an escape route, you should plan at least ________ ways out of each room.
What is at least 2?
Name 3 potential fire hazards that may be found within the building.
What is improper use of kitchen equipment?
What is improper storage and connection of electrical equipment?
What is blocked exits?
Various answers may be accepted.
There are 4 steps you should follow in the event of a fire.
(Refer to the presentation.)
What is Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate? (RACE)
Fire needs these 3 components to continue to burn.
What is oxygen, heat, and fuel?
94% of all homes in the U.S. have at least one smoke alarm, but surveys show that up to ______________ of these smoke alarms do not work because the battery is either dead or missing.
What is 1/2 or 50%?
When calling 911 about a fire emergency, you should tell Emergency Services these three things.
What is the building address, the location, and name?
Due to blocked exits, if you cannot escape your room during a fire, do these two things.
What is call for help and place wet towels (if possible) at the bottom of the door to keep smoke out?
Never do this to a grease fire.
What is pour water on it?
This is the most important thing for each individual to demonstrate during an evacuation emergency.
What is remain calm?
Fire prevention/safety week occurs in this month.
What is October?
List 3 reasons a fire safety plan should be presented and enforced.
What is to provide occupant safety in the event of a fire?
What is to effectively use the fire safety equipment within the building?
What is to minimize the possibility of fires?
What is to outline occupant responsibilities in case of a fire?
What is to outline who the evacuation staff are, and their roles and responsibilities?
Other options may be accepted as well.
Aluminum, Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium are flammable ______________.
What is metals?
After a smoke detector sounds, individuals need to escape a building within this time period.
What is 2 minutes or less?