CFSC Level 1 Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step in responding to a fire emergency?
✔✔Activate the fire alarm and call for help.
How does knowing your evacuation route improve fire safety?
✔✔It allows for quick, organized exits during emergencies.
What should you do if your exit path is blocked by smoke?
✔✔Stay low to the ground and find another safe route.
Why is it important to report all hazards immediately?
✔✔To prevent accidents and ensure timely corrective action.
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
✔✔Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
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,How does proper storage of flammable materials prevent fires?
✔✔It reduces the risk of accidental ignition or explosion.
Why must you never block fire exits or extinguishers?
✔✔Because they must be accessible at all times in an emergency.
What is one key purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
✔✔To reduce the risk of injury during hazardous tasks.
When should PPE be inspected for damage or wear?
✔✔Before every use to ensure it is safe and functional.
How do fire drills contribute to workplace safety?
✔✔They train personnel to react quickly and calmly during real emergencies.
What should you do if you hear a fire alarm while working?
✔✔Stop what you’re doing and proceed to the nearest exit.
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, Why must all employees be familiar with the location of fire extinguishers?
✔✔So they can respond quickly in case of a small, manageable fire.
How does clutter increase the risk of workplace fires?
✔✔It can obstruct exits and increase the fuel load for a fire.
Why should electrical cords be checked regularly?
✔✔To identify frays or damage that could cause sparks or fires.
What is the importance of a designated meeting point during evacuation?
✔✔To ensure everyone is accounted for after exiting the building.
Why is it important not to use elevators during a fire?
✔✔Because they can become inoperable or trap occupants.
What should you do if you discover a fire but don’t feel safe extinguishing it?
✔✔Evacuate and report it immediately without attempting to fight the fire.
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| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step in responding to a fire emergency?
✔✔Activate the fire alarm and call for help.
How does knowing your evacuation route improve fire safety?
✔✔It allows for quick, organized exits during emergencies.
What should you do if your exit path is blocked by smoke?
✔✔Stay low to the ground and find another safe route.
Why is it important to report all hazards immediately?
✔✔To prevent accidents and ensure timely corrective action.
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
✔✔Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
1
,How does proper storage of flammable materials prevent fires?
✔✔It reduces the risk of accidental ignition or explosion.
Why must you never block fire exits or extinguishers?
✔✔Because they must be accessible at all times in an emergency.
What is one key purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
✔✔To reduce the risk of injury during hazardous tasks.
When should PPE be inspected for damage or wear?
✔✔Before every use to ensure it is safe and functional.
How do fire drills contribute to workplace safety?
✔✔They train personnel to react quickly and calmly during real emergencies.
What should you do if you hear a fire alarm while working?
✔✔Stop what you’re doing and proceed to the nearest exit.
2
, Why must all employees be familiar with the location of fire extinguishers?
✔✔So they can respond quickly in case of a small, manageable fire.
How does clutter increase the risk of workplace fires?
✔✔It can obstruct exits and increase the fuel load for a fire.
Why should electrical cords be checked regularly?
✔✔To identify frays or damage that could cause sparks or fires.
What is the importance of a designated meeting point during evacuation?
✔✔To ensure everyone is accounted for after exiting the building.
Why is it important not to use elevators during a fire?
✔✔Because they can become inoperable or trap occupants.
What should you do if you discover a fire but don’t feel safe extinguishing it?
✔✔Evacuate and report it immediately without attempting to fight the fire.
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