Fire Basics
Home Safety
Fire prevention
Fire Response
Firefighter Knowledge
100

What three things does a fire need to burn?

What is heat, fuel, and oxygen?

100

Where should smoke alarms be installed in a house?

What is on every level, especially near bedrooms?

100

Name one thing you should never leave unattended while it’s on.

What is a stove or candle?

100

What is the first thing you should do if you see a fire?

What is get an adult or call for help?

100

What color are most firefighter helmets?

What is yellow or black?

200

What number do you call in an emergency?

What is 911?

200

How often should smoke alarm batteries be checked?

What is once a month?

200

What should you keep at least 3 feet away from space heaters?

What is anything flammable?

200

What position should you use if there's heavy smoke in a room?

What is staying low or crawling?

200

What do firefighters wear to protect themselves from smoke?

What is an SCBA (air tank and mask)?

300

What is the hottest part of a flame called?

What is the blue inner core?

300

What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?

What is stop, drop, and roll?

300

What is the safe way to dispose of hot ashes?

What is putting them in a metal container?

300

What should you check a door for before opening it during a fire?

What is heat with the back of your hand?

300

What is the name of a firefighter’s main water hose?

What is an attack line?

400

What type of fire extinguisher is used for most home fires?

What is an ABC extinguisher?


400

What type of fire is caused by cooking oil or grease?

What is a grease fire?

400

What should you never plug multiple devices into at once?

What is a single outlet or power strip?

400

What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep?

400

What vehicle carries water to fires in areas without hydrants?

What is a tanker truck?

500

What is the scientific term for removing heat from a fire?

What is cooling?

500

Why should you sleep with your bedroom door closed?

What is to slow smoke and fire from entering?

500

What type of plan should every family practice at least twice a year?

What is a fire escape plan?

500

What should you do if you are trapped in a building during a fire?

What is seal the door and call for help?

500

What is the term for the team structure firefighters use on scene?

What is the incident command system?