Classes of Fire
Name an example of a class A fire
Paper, Wood, Plastic, etc.
Things that burn and leave ASHES
As a student, should you try and use a fire extinguisher?
No, you should get out immediately.
In a fire, the smoke normally...
Rises to the ceiling.
An electric space heater should be placed...
at least 36 inches from walls, furniture, or curtains
True or False
Children should play with matches, lighters, or fire
False
Name an example of a class B fire
Cooking oil, Propane, Gasoline, etc.
Flammable liquids
True or False
It is okay to use water to extinguish an electrical fire.
False
If you see smoke or fire in your home, you should...
shout "fire" and get out.
If your clothes are on fire, you should...
STOP, DROP, and ROLL to smother the flames.
If you are on the 5th floor of a burning building, you should get out by using...
the stairs
Name an example of a Class C Fire
What is any source of electricity?
When using a fire extinguisher should you be close to the fire? How far away should you be?
No and 6 feet?
In fires, more people die from?
Breathing Smoke
For a burn to your skin, you should...
put it in cool water
When you see smoke coming from under a closed door, you should first...
Feel the door with the back of your hand to see if it is hot
What liquid is very flammable and easy to burn?
Gasoline
To use a fire extinguisher, one should remember which word?
PASS
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
If you are in a house filled with smoke, you should...
crawl low out of the house
A second degree burn always forms a...
blister
The Emergency phone number of our county is...
911
Name the three elements necessary for fire to occur
heat, fuel, and oxygen
What is a Class K extinguisher
Specialized extinguisher for commercial Kitchens, usually silver in color.
If your smoke alarm sounds like a bird chirping, what is wrong with it?
the battery is dead.
How many burn centers does North Carolina have?
2
Chapel Hill and Wake Forest
What information do you need to share when calling 911?
the address of the emergency, phone number, name of person calling, and type of emergency.