Fire Safety Basics
The 3 things a fire needs, also referred to as the 3 elements of the Fire Triangle.
What is heat, oxygen, and fuel?
Things that shouldn't go in the microwave
What is aluminum foil, styrofoam, or metal?
The 3 types of burns
What are first, second, and third degree burns?
Where you should aim a fire extinguisher
What is the base of a fire?
How long it takes an indoor fire to double in size
What is 15-30 seconds?
The number one cause of house fires
What is unattended cooking?
The most severe burn
What is a third degree burn?
Types of fire extinguishers
What are ABC, D, or K extinguishers?
How many element(s)/side(s) of the fire triangle you need to take away in order for a fire to go out.
What is one side/element?
The best way to put out a fire in the microwave or oven. (Think about removing sides of the triangle)
What is keeping the door closed and turning off the heat?
The best thing to put on a first or second degree burn
What is cool, running water?
The type of fires that fire extinguishers are designed for (think of what size)
What is a small fire that is not growing rapidly?
When smoke alarms need to be replaced
What is after ten years?
The best way to put out a pan fire. (Think about removing a side of the triangle)
What is putting a lid on it and turning off the heat?
The most painful burn
What is a second degree burn?
The acronym we use to remember how to use a fire extinguisher
What is the PASS method?