Equipment
If using a step stool in the kitchen be sure that it has includes this safety feature
Handrails
Clothes should always be ____________ to prevent them from catching on fire
Snug
What holiday is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment?
Thanksgiving
If you're using an artificial holiday tree it should say these words on the label
"Fire Resistant"
Candles should be how far from anything that can burn?
12 inches (1 foot)
How often should you replace the batteries in your smoke alarms?
Every 6 months, remember when you change your clock be sure to change your batteries.
If any holiday light strands are frayed or pinched what should you do with them?
Throw them away
Adults over this age are at much higher risk of injury and death from a kitchen fire.
65
All holiday trees should be placed at least how many feet away from fireplaces, radiators, and other heat sources
3 feet
In an emergency what should you use as a light source instead of a candle?
Flashlight
In the event of an oven fire what should you do?
Turn off the heat, keep the door closed, and activate EMS
Using this item will protect your arms and hands when removing something from the oven
Oven Mitt
This holiday is the peak day for candle fires
Christmas
When going to bed all holiday lights should be
A. On
or
B. Off
B. Off
If you are tired and there's a possibility you may fall asleep should you light a candle?
No
How often should you replace your smoke detectors?
Stove/oven
Approximately ___% of residential fires are a result of cooking.
49%
Which is better..
A. Solid lights
B. Twinkle lights
A. Solid lights
Twinkle lights can casue disorientation for people suffering from Alzheimer's or Dementia
In which room of the home should you NEVER use candles?
Bedrooms
What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for?
P--Pull the pin
A-- Aim at the base of the fire
S-- Squeeze the lever
S-- Sweep from side to side
You should not leave the room after putting out a candle until this happens
the wick stops glowing
This is the 3rd leading cause of fire deaths and the leading cause of injury among people over the age of 65
Cooking
Should highly flammable items such as corn stalks, haybales, or cut evergreens be used indoors
NO
What would be a good alternative to traditional candles?
Battery operated candles