Fire Prevention Week Quiz

What is the purpose of Fire Prevention Week?

• To talk to your family about fire dangers

• To raise awareness about fire safety and educate the public on how to prevent fires.

• To bake a cake

• To promote the use of fireworks

Name one fire safety tip that can help prevent residential fires.

• Keep flammable materials near heat sources

• Leave candles unattended

• Install smoke detectors

• Neglect regular maintenance of electrical wiring

What are some common causes of residential fires?

• Candles left unattended

• Cooking accidents

• Electrical Malfunctions

How can you prevent fires in your home?

• have a fire extinguisher

• keep flammable materials away from heat sources

• Install smoke detectors

• create a fire escape plan and practice it with your family.

Why are smoke detectors important in fire prevention?

• Smoke detectors can detect smoke early on

• are they?

• huh?

• Smoke detectors alert people to the presence of a fire.

What is the proper use of a fire extinguisher?

• Push, Aim, Throw, Sweep

• Twist, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Lift, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Pull pin, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Fire prevention is solely the responsibility of the fire department.

• False: Fire prevention is the sole responsibility of your iPhone

• True

• False - it is our responsibility

• False: Fire prevention is the responsibility of the police department

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

• Run around in circles

• I don't know

• Wave your arms frantically

• Stop, drop, and roll.

How often should you test your smoke detectors?

• Once a week

• Once a year

• Once every 6 months

• Once a month

What are some common mistakes people make when using fire extinguishers?

• not maintaining or inspecting the extinguisher regularly.

• not using the correct type of extinguisher for the fire,

• not aiming at the base of the fire,

• Not knowing how to operate them