Fire Safety Facts
This is the most common cause of home fires?
A) Smoking
B) Candles
C) Cooking
D) Heaters
C) Cooking
What vehicle carries firefighters and hoses?
A) Ambulance
B) Police car
C) Fire truck
D) Rescue van
C) Fire truck
How many exits should you plan for in each room?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
B) Two
What should you always blow out before leaving a room?
A) Lamps
B) Candles
C) Fans
D) Matches
B) Candles
What protects a firefighter's head?
A) Cap
B) Helmet
C) Scarf
D) Hood
B) Helmet
Which of the following is needed for a fire to burn?
A) Water
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Heat
D) Wind
C) Heat
What tool sprays water on fires?
A) Rope
B) Fire hose
C) Shovel
D) Ladder
B) Fire hose
What is a "meeting place" in fire safety?
A) A room with no windows
B) A place to play
C) A spot to meet after escaping
D) The kitchen
C) A spot to meet after escaping
What should never be overloaded?
A) Sink
B) Power strip
C) Chair
D) Trash can
B) Power strip
What is another name for a firefighter's coat and pants?
A) Workout gear
B) Fire suit
C) Turnout gear
D) Rescue outfit
C) Turnout gear
What gives an early warning during a fire?
A) Fire extinguisher
B) Smoke alarm
C) Flashlight
D) Sprinkler
B) Smoke alarm
What ladder is mounted on the fire truck?
A) Step ladder
B) Rope ladder
C) Aerial ladder
D) Folding ladder
C) Aerial ladder
What is a fire drill?
A) A new power tool
B) A cooking method
C) A practice escape
D) A loud alarm
C) A practice escape
What should you clean to prevent dryer fires?
A) The glass door
B) The hose
C) The lint filter
D) The outside vent
C) The lint filter
What gear helps a firefighter breathe?
A) Gas mask
B) Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
C) Oxygen tube
D) Tank mask
B) Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
What poisonous gas is produced by fire?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Methane
D) Nitrogen
B) Carbon monoxide
What truck carries tools but not water?
A) Tanker truck
B) Ladder truck
C) Ambulance
D) SUV
B) Ladder truck
What should you not do during a fire?
A) Call 911
B) Get outside
C) Go back inside
D) Use stairs
C) Go back inside
Never leave the kitchen while doing this.
A) Talking on the phone
B) Watching TV
C) Cooking
D) Texting
C) Cooking
What are firefighter boots usually made from?
A) Wood
B) Cloth
C) Leather or rubber
D) Plastic
C) Leather or rubber
A fire can double in size every how many seconds?
A) 10 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 5 minutes
B) 30 seconds
What fire truck carries a large water tank?
A) Tanker
B) Ladder truck
C) SUV
D) Brush truck
A) Tanker
What should you do if there's smoke?
A) Run fast
B) Open all doors
C) Stay low and crawl
D) Jump out a window
C) Stay low and crawl
When should you replace your smoke alarm batteries?
A) Once a week
B) Once a year
C) When it’s dark
D) Never
B) Once a year
What helps firefighters communicate during emergencies?
A) Cell phone
B) Walkie-talkie
C) Loud voice
D) Flashlight
B) Walkie-talkie