Fire Safety at Home
What is the loud device in your house warns you when there’s smoke?
Which tool helps firefighters climb tall buildings quickly?
Ladder
If your clothes catch on fire, what should you do?
Stop, Drop, and Roll!
True or False: It’s safe to use the elevator during a fire emergency.
False
True or False: Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun.
True
True or False: You should keep bedroom doors open at night in case of fire.
False — closed doors can slow down smoke and flames
Why is firefighter gear heavy and bulky?
It protects them from heat, smoke, and falling debris
If there’s smoke in the room, what’s the safest way to move to get out?
Stay low and crawl under the smoke
What animal is traditionally known as the firefighter’s mascot?
Dalmatian Dog
Guess the Joke... What do you get when you cross a cow and a trampoline?
a Milkshake!!
Name three fire hazards you might find in a home.
space heaters, candles, overloaded outlets, unattended stoves, etc.
Why do firefighters wear reflective stripes on their gear?
So they can be seen in the dark or through smoke
If you’re trapped in a room during a fire, what should you do to keep smoke out?
Bonus: Why should you crawl low when escaping through smoke?
Seal the crack of the door with towels or clothes
Bonus Answer: Because smoke rises and the air is cleaner near the floor
How far should you keep things like paper, towels, or curtains away from heaters or stoves?
At least 3 feet
What’s the name of the fairy tale character who leaves a glass slipper behind?
Cinderella
What is one thing you should never do with cords and wires?
Put them under rugs or overload them
What device helps firefighters talk to each other when they are fighting fires?
Radio or walkie-talkie
Why is it important to have a family meeting spot outside your home?
So everyone knows where to meet and can be safe
What color does a fireman’s helmet usually have if they are the captain?
White
Guess the Joke... Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
Where should you go if there’s a fire and you’ve safely escaped your home?
To your family’s meeting spot
Name two tools firefighters use to rescue people from a car accident.
Examples: jaws of life (hydraulic cutters), crowbar, rescue saw
If you need to open a window to signal for help, what should you do?
Wave something bright or shout to get attention
What is the hottest flame color and what is the coolest flame color?
Hottest: Blue Coolest: Red
Which planet is the biggest in our solar system?
Jupiter