Fire Prevention
What should you do with matches and lighters?
Answer: Never play with them, and always have an adult with you when you use one.
What should you do when you hear the fire alarm at school?
Answer: Stop what you're doing, listen to your teacher, and evacuate according to the school's procedures.
What number do you call for a fire or other emergency?
Answer: 911.
What does a firefighter wear to protect their head?
Answer: A helmet.
True or False: You can leave food cooking on the stove while you leave the kitchen.
Answer: False.
How many ways should you try to identify out of your bedroom?
Answer: Two.
What is one important piece of information you should give the 911 dispatcher?
Answer: Your location/address.
Why do firefighters wear protective gloves?
Answer: To protect their hands from heat, hazards, and other injuries.
Name one thing in your home that could potentially cause a fire if used incorrectly.
Answer: Stove, candle, space heater, electrical equipment, etc.
Why do we practice fire drills?
Answer: So we know what to do and can respond safely during a real emergency.
Should you hang up on 911 before the dispatcher tells you to?
Answer: No.
What is the purpose of a firefighter's radio?
Answer: To communicate with other firefighters and command personnel.
Why is it dangerous to overload an electrical outlet or power strip?
Answer: It can overheat and potentially cause a fire.
Your normal way out of your bedroom is blocked by smoke. What should you do?
Answer: Use your alternate escape route if it is safe and follow your emergency escape plan.
You see smoke coming from a building. What information should you give the dispatcher?
Answer: Your location and what you see happening, along with any other information the dispatcher requests.
What does SCBA allow a firefighter to do?
Answer: Breathe in fresh air.
You notice an electrical cord is damaged or has exposed wires. What should you do?
Answer: Stop using it and tell an adult/replace it appropriately.
Why should you never go back inside a burning building after you have escaped?
Answer: The building may be extremely dangerous, and trained firefighters should handle rescues.
Why is knowing your home address important during an emergency?
Answer: It allows emergency responders to locate you quickly.
What piece of equipment can help firefighters see heat that they cannot see with their eyes?
Answer: A thermal imaging camera.