Fire Safety
What is THE MOST necessary element for a fire to maintain?
Oxygen
What style of smoke detectors is most effective within the home & office?
Hardwired
Does smoke rise or stay low
Smoke rises
What are the 4 major causes of fires?
SMOKING
POOR HOUSEKEEPING
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE & USE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES
ARSON
How often should you test the batteries in your smoke detector?
Once a month
Why does everyone meet at one spot after evacuting building?
Everyone is accounted for
How often should fire evacuation training be reviewed?
At least 2 times a year.
What form of an exit should never be used during a fire emergency?
Elevator
Name 3 of the 6 most common fire hazards found within the home and office?
Alcohol & Fire
Candles
Cooking
Electrical Fire Safety
Matches and Lighters
Smoking (Cigarettes)
(London, ON)
More than 2 of every 5 reported home fires start where?
The Kitchen
What are the 2 types of fire detectors?
Battery operated and hard-wired
(CO2 also accepted)
Sprinklers reduce direct property damage by about ........ percent.
70%
When planning an escape route, how many ways out of each room should you have?
At least 2
Name 3 potential fire hazards that may be found within the building?
Various answers accepted...
-Improper use of kitchen equipment
-Improper storage and connection of electrical equipment
-Blocked exits
etc.
What are the 3 steps you should follow in the event of a fire
(Refer to presentation)
Alert, Activate and Call
What are the 3 components of the fire triangle?
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Where is the official Fire Safety Plan for Emergency Personnel found?
In the Fire Safety Box located in the lobby.
What are 3 things you should tell Emergency Services when calling about a fire emergency?
Building Address, Location and Name
What should you do if you cannot escape your room during a fire and have no alternative exit?
-This block is created by an unnecessary blockage
Call for help
Place wet towels (if possible) at the bottom of the door to keep smoke out
How many classes of fires are there?
Class A, B, C and D
What is the most important thing that each individual should demonstrate during an evacuation emergency?
Remain Calm
Why do the holidays in December have more fires?
Old Christmas Trees
Why is a fire safety plan is enforced?
Provide safety in the event of a fire
Effectively use the fire safety equipment within the building
Since the introduction of WHMIS 2015, has the flammable pictogram changed or has it remained the same?
Symbol has been altered to a red diamond instead or the traditional triangle
Approximately how many minutes does an individual have to escape a building after a smoke detector sounds?
2 minutes