Icebreaker: Fire Prevention and Safety Trivia

Front

What is the leading cause of house fires?

Back

cooking

Front

What should be done with frayed or damaged electrical cords?

Back

Replace them immediately.

Front

To find out if a substance is flammable, check: The label and material safety data

Back

The label and material safety data

Front

What is the safest way to dry clothes that have been exposed to flammable liquids?

Back

Air-dry them away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Front

True or False: Water extinguishes all fires

Back

False

Answer explanation

Water isn't effective for all fires because it can spread flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, grease), conduct electricity (making electrical fires dangerous), and some materials, like certain metals, react explosively with water. 

Front

What is the most important information to give to the fire department (or local emergency contacts) when reporting a fire?

Back

location, what is on fire, nearby landmarks, anyone trapped or hurt

Front

If there is a lot of smoke in your house during a fire you should...

Back

Crawl low to the ground then find an exit.

Front

True or false: Closing windows and doors can help prevent the spread of fire into your home.

Back

True

Front

What is the most important thing to do before opening a door in a fire?

Back

Feel the doorknob and the door with the back of your hand

Answer explanation

A hot doorknob or door surface suggests that the fire is close and possibly intense.

Front

What do you if your clothes catch on fire?

Back

Stop, Drop and Roll