THE BASICS
What number do you call in an emergency?
911
What’s the name of the big red truck firefighters drive?
FIRE TRUCK
What’s the first thing firefighters do when they arrive at a fire?
MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS SAFE
What’s the name for a map that shows where to go during a fire?
ESCAPE PLAN
True or False — Smoke goes high, you go low.
TRUE
What tool do firefighters use to spray water?
FIRE HOSE
What is “ventilation” in firefighting?
Letting smoke/heat escape from a building)
How many exits should you know in every building?
AT LEAST 2
What is the “Stop, Drop, and ____” step?
ROLL
What is the ladder on a fire truck used for?
REACHING HIGH PLACES
Name one way firefighters rescue people from high places.
LADDERS
Where should you meet your family after escaping a fire?
SAFE MEETING SPOT OUTSIDE
How often should you check your smoke alarm?
ONCE A MONTH
What safety gear protects firefighters from heat and flames?
Turnout gear / Bunker gear
What do firefighters wear to breathe in smoke-filled areas?
SCBA – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Why should you never go back inside a burning building?
ITS DANGEROUS! WAIT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
What should you do if your clothes catch fire?
STOP, DROP & ROLL
What is used to put out small fires in a building?
FIRE EXTINGUSHER
What is the tool used to break doors or windows in an emergency?
Halligan bar
What should you check before opening a door during a fire?
If it’s hot — feel with the back of your hand!