Fire Extinguishers
What is a dry chemical extinguisher used for?
Various classes of fire
What is the first step in preventing a fire?
Identifying and eliminating potential hazards
Which title best represents the responsibilities and duties of individuals who assist in maintaining fire safety during public gatherings?
Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
These drills must be conducted regularly in schools.
Fire drills
What was the cause of the Station Nightclub Fire in 2003?
A. Electrical malfunction
B. Arson
C. Pyrotechnics from a live band's act
D. Unattended cooking
C. Pyrotechnics from a live band's act
This color-coded label indicates a Class A fire extinguisher.
Green
Smoking is strictly prohibited in these types of buildings.
places of public assembly and schools
What is a primary role of place of assembly safety personnel in the event of an emergency?
To manage the occupants and guide them to the nearest safe exit
This document, typically found near the main entrance, outlines the fire protection features and emergency contacts for the school.
Fire safety plan
What was a major issue in the Ellis Park Stadium Disaster in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2001?
A. Fire breakout
B. Overcrowding
C. Inadequate fire extinguishing systems
D. Earthquake
B. Overcrowding
What does the number on a fire extinguisher indicate?
The size and capacity
This material should never be stored near a heat source.
What is combustible material?
When and where might at least one place of assembly safety personnel be required according to the FDNY?
In premises where 75 or more people may gather indoors or 200 or more outdoors
In schools with students with mobility impairments above the ground floor, this specific type of plan must be in place and practiced.
Individualized Evacuation Plan (IEP) or a school-specific Emergency Evacuation Plan?
What led to the loss of lives in the Uphaar Cinema Fire in Delhi, India, in
1997?
A. Ignited fireworks by the audience
B. Insufficient emergency exits
C. A transformer burst in the theatre's basement
D. Gas leak
C. A transformer burst in the theatre's basement
When should you not attempt to use a fire extinguisher?
If the fire is too large or spreading rapidly
Extension cords must not be used in this manner.
What is as permanent wiring?
What is the requirement for safety personnel posted at event entrances during Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) activities?
They must be equipped with a scanner or similar device to verify the occupancy count
If a fire alarm system becomes inoperative during school hours, the Fireguard must immediately implement this measure.
initiate a fire watch and notify school administrators and FDNY immediately
In the Fine Line Music Cafe Fire in 2003, why were there no injuries?
A. The fire was quickly extinguished
B. The place was not overcrowded and had proper emergency exits
C. The fire did not spread beyond the stage
D. The audience was evacuated before the fire started
B. The place was not overcrowded and had proper emergency exits
The PASS method for using a fire extinguisher stands for these four steps.
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Describe the fire triangle and its significance in fire prevention.
Fuel, heat, and oxygen; all three are needed for a fire to occur
How are the number and requirements for place of assembly safety personnel usually determined?
By the fire safety and evacuation plan, Fire Code, Fire Department rules, or Fire Department policies
This minimum number of fire drills must be conducted in NYC schools during the school year, according to the NYC Fire Code.
eight evacuation drills and four lockdown drills
What are the five learning points from crowd disasters according to Soomaroo and Murray's research?
A. Fire safety measures, overcrowding, event access points, medical preparedness, and emergency response
B. Fire safety measures, building design, lighting conditions, familiarity with exits, and evacuation plan
C. Overcrowding, building design, lack of exits, poor communication, and untrained staff
D. Fire safety measures, building design, lighting conditions, untrained staff, and lack of exits
A. Fire safety measures, overcrowding, event access points, medical preparedness, and emergency response