Fire and electrical safety

Which element(s) are necessary for a fire to continue to burn?

• fuel

• heat

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

Fires may be prevented by:

• placing trash and waste in the proper receptacles

• keeping exit paths clear and open

• participating in regularly scheduled fire drills

• being aware of location of fire extingishers and alarms

You are taking care of a patient in his room when you hear "code red" on the intercom. Which of the following BEST describes what you will do?

• stay calm, remove the patient from the room

• stay calm, feel the surface of door before opening it, and follow disaster/emergency plan

• stay calm, help patient out of bed and both of you will crawl out of the room to the approved exit

• stay calm, tell patient how to evacuate the building and go check on other patients

What does the "E" in "RACE" mean as it relates to fire safety?

• extinguish the fire

• extinguish the fire if it is small

• evacuate the building

• elevate - move to higher ground

What is the most common type of fire extinguisher that may be used on several different types of fires?

• A

• B

• C

• ABC

Class A fires are made up of

• flammable liquids such as gasoline

• electricity

• combustible metals such as potassium

• combustible materials such as paper

Properly working fire doors will automatically close once the fire alarm is activated.

• true

• false

A regular 110 volt household electrical current is unlikely to cause serious harm if it comes in contact with humans.

• true

• false

What does the P in the PASS method of fire extinguisher use stand for?

• Pull Off of Wall

• Point at Fire

• Pull the Pin

• Pray

What does the first S in the PASS method of fire extinguisher use stand for?

• Shout for help

• Sweep across the width of the fire

• Stand Back

• Squeeze the Handle