Preparing for fire emergency

You are working in a high-rise building and notice smoke coming from the floor below you. What should you do first?

• Call the fire department immediately

• Exit the building through the nearest stairwell

• Investigate the source of the smoke

• Wait for an announcement from building management

What is the correct way to assist someone who is trying to evacuate a building during a fire emergency?

• Carry them out of the building

• Hold onto them tightly and help them walk

• Encourage team to walk as quickly as possible without assistance

• Use a wheelchair to evacuate them from the building

What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher during a fire emergency?

• Aim at the base of the fire and sweep side to side

• Aim at the top of the fire and sweep side to side

• Aim at the center of the fire and sweep up and down

• Aim at the flames and spray directly at them

What is one factor that can impact the speed and effectiveness of a building's evacuation during a fire emergency?

• The number of available exits and the ease of assessing them

• The color of the walls in the building

• The amount of signage displayed in the building

• The quality of the building's air conditioning system

What is the purpose of an evacuation program?

• To train occupants on how to use a fire extinguisher

• To ensure that all occupants are accounted for in the event of a fire emergency

• To provide emergency responders with a map of the building

• To give occupants a break from their regular activities

What is one action that occupants should take when they hear a fire alarm?

• Investigate the source of the alarm

• Ignore the alarm if they do not see or smell smoke

• Evacuate the building immediately using the nearest safe means of escape

• Call emergency services to report fire

What is the importance of having reminders about fire safety in a building?

• It helps to make the building look more professional

• It reduces the risk of fire hazards in the building

• It provides decoration for the building

• It gives occupants something to read during their downtime

What is the purpose of a fire drill?

• To test the building's fire safety equipment

• To give building occupants a break from their regular activities

• To ensure building occupants know how to evacuate safely in the event of a fire emergency

• To give emergency responders practice with responding to a fire emergency

What should occupants do during a fire emergency if the nearest safe means of escape is blocked?

• Attempt to put out the fire with fire extinguisher

• Call emergency services and wait for help to arrive

• Follow the building's evacuation plan and use an alternative means of escape

• Wait in a designated safe area until the fire is extinguished

You are in charge of preparing a fire emergency plan for your workplace. What should you include in the plan?

• A list of emergency contacts

• Instructions for using fire extinguisher

• Evacuation routes and assembly areas

• Education and training