Gen. Safety
A fire escape plan should have
2 ways out
Where are the points of egress/escape located within our SD group rooms?
4 doors in the large SD group room, 2 doors in the medium SD group room, 1 door and a window in the small SD group room.
How often should you replace your smoke detectors?
Every 10 years*
*Unless the smoke detector has turned yellow. This is due to a fire retardant called Bromine that helps protect the smoke alarm in the event of a fire and serves as a visual signal that the smoke alarm has aged and needs to be replaced.
What is a meeting place?
This is where you go to gather when you get out of the house during an emergency.
This can also be called a muster area or rally point.
This is the #1 cause of fires in America.
What is cooking?
What does it mean if a smoke detector/fire alarm "chirps" or beeps?
The batteries need to be replaced
How do you safely test a door to see if it is hot?
Touch the doorknob with the back of your hand
Where would you aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher to be the most effective at putting the fire out?
The base of the fire?
How often should you test a smoke alarm?
Every month.
Why is it important to have a fire drill?
- Practice a safety plan so that it runs smoothly
-Identify any improvements to be made so you can get out faster
- It's harder to remember what to do when you're panicked unless you practice
Where is the fire extinguisher in the large SD group room?
Next to the door by the water cooler.
What is the name of the Dalmation fire dog mascot?
Sparky
What should you take with you during a fire drill?
Nothing! Leave your things where they are and exit the building calmly but immediately.
DAILY DOUBLE!!
This was developed in 1852, with Gamewell Telegrapph Company formed later in 1879, for the purpose of emergency notification.
What is a fire alarm (call) box?
Fires need what 3 elements to start?
Oxygen, fuel, and heat