Fire Equipment
What is the four step method used to operate a fire extinguisher stands for pull, aim, squeeze, sweep?
P.A.S.S method
How many times should you practice an escape plan yearly?
About twice.
What is that correct way to put out a grease fire?
Cover it with a lid, use baking soda, or use a fire extinguisher.
What is the "duck and cover" position?
Kneeling on the ground, face down, hands covering the back of your head/neck
What if someone tries to go back inside?
Reinforce the rule: "Once out, stay out." Also in your plan, you should designate a meeting place and take a roll call there immediately.
This type of safety equipment can smother small fires by covering them and cutting off oxygen?
A fire blanket.
Why should you get low and crawl?
Because smoke rises.
What should you do if a pan catches fire?
Slide a metal lid over the pan to smother the flames and turn off the burner. DO NOT move the pan.
If you are outside and feel your hair standing on end during a thunderstorm, what do you do?
You need to take cover immediately in a house, school, or building.
What if the primary exit is blocked by fire or smoke?
You must identify two ways out of every room. Always have a backup plan.
How often should you check your home fire alarm?
Once a month.
What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Stop, Drop, and Roll.
Unattended cooking(e.g, leaving frying or boiling food.
How long should you wait after the last clap of thunder before going back outside?
30 minutes.
What if you can't see anything?
Practice your escape drill with your eyes closed (or blindfolded) to practice feeling your way along the wall to the exit.
Blocked exits, unplugged alarms, and frayed wires are examples of?
Unsafe conditions, and fire hazards.
If we have a babysitter or guests staying over, do we show them our escape plan?
Yes, that way everyone can stay safe.
What is the safest direction to turn pot handles on the stove?
Inward( toward the back of the stove) to prevent them from being knocked over.
If a Flash Flood WARNING is issued and you are in a low-lying area, where should you go?
To higher ground (Go up, not down)
What if panic causes someone to forget the plan?
Repetition. If you practice the drill enough times, your body will remember what to do even if your brain panics.
When should you evacuate from the fire?
When the fire is spreading quickly and/or the room is filled with smoke.
Once you are out of the house, what should you do if you realize your favorite toy or someone else is still inside?
Stay out. Tell the firefighters when they arrive. Never go back in
What should you do if a fire breaks out in the over?
Turn the oven off and keep the door closed.
What are the essential items you should have in a hurricane emergency kit?
Water, food, flashlights, batteries, radio, and first-aid kit,
What is a lack of inappropriate fire suppression equipment or knowledge?
Not having the right type of fire extinguisher available and knowing how to use it effectively.