Fire and Life Safety Questions

Fire and Life Safety Questions Wall mounted smoke alarms should be installed at least ____ to ____ inches away from the wall. (16) - Correct Ans-4 to 12 What does the acronym PASS stand for? (6) - Correct Ans-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Ceiling mounted smoke alarms should be at least _____ inches away from the wall.(16) - Correct Ans-4 _______% of Americans have a fire escape plan. (14) - Correct Ans-71% What is the silent killer? (41) - Correct Ans-Carbon monoxide What does every fire truck have on it? ( - Correct Ans-Self-contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus What does the acronym SCBA stand for? - Correct Ans-Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus What should you do for a minor burn? - Correct Ans-Keep the area clean, wash with a mild soap, and use an antiseptic spray or cream How many people die annually from Carbon Monoxide poisoning? - Correct Ans-170 What does each fire truck contain? - Correct Ans-SCBA or self-contained breathing apparatus What are three other things a fire department does other than fighting fires? - Correct Ans-Assisting with motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, or other situations involving medical aid Have your chimney checked every ______ by a __________. (26) - Correct Ans year/annually, certified chimney sweep Name one cause of a second degree burn. - Correct Ans-contact with hot liquids, solids flame or chemicals What are 3 types of common household products that may cause a chemical burn? - Correct Ans-bleach, concrete mix, drain or toilet bowl cleaners, metal cleaners, and pool chlorinators Chances of surviving a home fire are ____% to ____% better if you have a working smoke alarm in your home. - Correct Ans-30% to 50% Fire Fire ____% of all childhood bicycle related injuries occur on minor roads within one mile from their home. - Correct Ans-60% In the event of an electrical emergency disconnect the _________. - Correct Ans powersource No one should _________ a burning building until authorized. - Correct Ans-re-enter Wildfires are most frequent at what time of day? - Correct Ans-12:00 PM (noon) - 5:00 PM Forest fires destroy approximately how many acres of forest land? - Correct Ans-3 million What is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the United states? - Correct Ans Carbon Monoxide What should you do during a thunderstorm? - Correct Ans-If outdoors, stay away from trees, sheds and shelters and do not fly a kite; Stay indoors, stay away from a fireplace, stoves and grounded areas; If in water, get to shore quickly A first degree burn appears what color? (19) - Correct Ans-pink Make sure all doors and windows leading outside _________ _________. - Correct Ans-open easily What types of fire does Carbon Dioxide extinguish? - Correct Ans-Class B and Class C What should you NOT climb outside? - Correct Ans-Electrical towers and power poles Name 3 causes of Wild fires in the United states. - Correct Ans-Arson, debris burning, smokers, equipment use, railroads, children, lightening, campfire Approximately _________ children, ages 14 and under are killed in bicycle related incidents. - Correct Ans-250 What should you do if you are on fire? - Correct Ans-Stop, drop and roll How many home fires are caused by faulty electrical wiring? (8) - Correct Ans-45,000 Each year, lightening strikes approximately _______ Americans, with ________ of these persons suffering fatal injuries. (31) - Correct Ans-550 and 55 Lightening causes more than ________ fires in buildings every year. (31) - Correct Ans 7,100 Fire Fire Lightening causes more than ___________ forest fires. (31) - Correct Ans-9,570 Place heaters at least ________ inches or _____ feet away from all combustible materials. - Correct Ans-36 inches or 3 feet A chemical burn is irritation and destruction of the skin caused by exposure to a __________. - Correct Ans-chemical ________ % of burn injuries occur in the home. - Correct Ans-43% Approximately _________ individuals receive treatment for their burns each year. - Correct Ans-500,000 Approximately __________ individuals die from injuries suffered from fires or burns. - Correct Ans-4,000 _________ individuals are treated at specialized burn care facilities each year for their burn injuries. - Correct Ans-25,000 ________ % of burn injuries occur on a street or highway. - Correct Ans-17% _______% of burn injuries are associated with an occupation. - Correct Ans-32% The temperature of the average home water heater as it comes from the tap is _______ degrees - Correct Ans-140 degrees Exposure to water at 140 degrees for _________ seconds can result in a third degree burn on a child or older adult. - Correct Ans-3 seconds The home fire death rate has been reduced by ___________ since battery operated smoke alarms became available in the 1970s. - Correct Ans-half _____________ is a major cause of fires in the western United States where the climate is dry by the heat of the summer months. - Correct Ans-Lightening In the eastern United States, _______________ is not a problem except during periods of extreme drought. - Correct Ans-Lightening The firefighter's first job at any fire is the protection of ________ _________. - Correct Ans-Human lives Plug electric space heaters into _______ receptacles. - Correct Ans-wall What is the number one cause of fatal fires in North Carolina? - Correct Ans-heating equipment Fire Fire According to the USFA (United States Fire Administration) fire deaths are ___________ in winter months. - Correct Ans-highest What gas is used to put out fires? (2) - Correct Ans-Carbon Dioxide Flammable liquids will not burn until they are... (2) - Correct Ans-vaporized or turned into a gas _______________ gives off vapors at normal temperature and is hazardous when exposed to air or heat. (2) - Correct Ans-Gasoline Wood that is in a ____________ position burns more rapidly. (2) - Correct Ans-vertical The amount of heat needed to cause a fuel to begin to burn is... (2) - Correct Ans-Heat of Combustion ____________ does not turn into a gas at room temperature, but does when heated. (2) - Correct Ans-Kerosene Most portable fire extinguishers sold for home use have a range of ______ to _____ feet. (4) - Correct Ans-6 to 10 Most portable fire extinguishers discharge in a _______________. (5) - Correct Ans short period of time The most common size of water extinguisher is ... (5) - Correct Ans-two and a half gallons A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is discharged as a gas and travels ________ to ________ feet. (5) - Correct Ans-3 to 8 Lack of supervision is associated with ____________ % of playground injuries. - Correct Ans-40% _______________ falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries resulting in emergency room visits for people of all ages. (44) - Correct Ans-Unintentional ___________ % of bicycle related deaths (all ages) are the result of collisions with motor vehicles. (39) - Correct Ans-90% _________ __________ is a gas that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating, and you cannot see it. (41) - Correct Ans-Carbon Monoxide ___________ % of children are more likely to die from bicycle crashes at non intersection locations. (40) - Correct Ans-66% Fire Fire During the months of May to August, __________ % of children are more likely to die from bicycle crashes at non-intersection locations. (40) - Correct Ans-55% During the months of May to August and between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., __________ % of children are more likely to die from bicycle crashes at non-intersection locations. (40) - Correct Ans-39% ____________ are usually the people who die in wildfires. (33) - Correct Ans Firefighters Wildfires can occur at any time of day or night, but are more frequent from ___________ to ___________. - Correct Ans-Noon to 5:00 pm Have a "kid-free zone" of at least ________ feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared. (23) - Correct Ans-3 What are the 3 elements of a fire? (2) - Correct Ans-Heat, Fuel and Oxygen If one part of the fire triangle is removed... (2) - Correct Ans-the fire will go out Wood, paper, cloth, grass, plastic, and trash are common fuels for a __________ ______ fire. (3) - Correct Ans-Class A Gasoline, Kerosene, fuel oil, motor oil, grease, and paints are examples of fuels for a _________ _____ fire. (3) - Correct Ans-Class B Cleaning fluids, solvents, and lighter fluid are the fuels for ________ ______ fires. - Correct Ans-Class B Class C fires are caused by.... (3) - Correct Ans-electricity Class D fires involve burning... (3) - Correct Ans-metals This class of fire generally happens in restaurants and commercial kitchens. (3) - Correct Ans-Class K These types of fires consume animal fats and vegetable oils. (3) - Correct Ans-Class K The idea is to catch a fire when it is starts and is ___________. (4) - Correct Ans-small You are putting yourself in danger of electrical shock, if you spray energized or live electrical equipment with... (4) - Correct Ans-water If you have a grease fire in a frying pan, a good fire extinguisher would be? (4) - Correct