Fire Safety
A fire escape plan should include what direction after everyone is out?
Where to meet outside
In case of contact with a poison, who should be called?
Poison Control
What are two safety measures to make walkways safe?
Free of clutter, Good repair, lighting
What safety measures should be taken If children are in the home?
Place plastic covers on all outlets
Where should firearms be stored?
In a locked cabinet out of a child’s reach
What is responsible for death most often in a fire?
Smoke and toxic fumes
What precaution should be taken when using paint, or bleach?
They should be used only in a well ventilated area.
How can rugs be made safer?
Use only non-skid rugs or a non-skid mat under rugs
Electrical appliances or cords should never be used around __?
water
What device should all firearms have on the trigger?
What device should all firearms have on the trigger?
How far should flammable objects be away from heat?
At least 3 feet
What should be done with expired medications?
Dispose of them
Where should electrical cords never be?
Across a walkway
Why should electrical cords be checked regularly?
check for cracked insulation
How should ammunition be stored?
Separately from the weapon
List three characteristics of a fire.
Fast, dark, hot, deadly (accept any 3)
How should you store household cleaners?
In the original containers
State two things that make stairways safer.
Handrail and free of clutter
Two actions to take if an appliance smells or begins to smoke are?
Unplug it and tell an adult
Where should you never point a firearm?
Toward a person
What does the acronym PASS relate to?
Directions for using a fire extinguisher
What household cleaners can be safely mixed?
none
What should be in windows of homes with small children?
Safety latches
Where should you never fly a kite?
Near a power pole
What assumption should you make about a gun?
That it is loaded