Fire Safety at Home Quiz

Where do most fires start in the home?

• Living room

• Bedroom

• Kitchen

• Bathroom

What should you consider using as an alternative to deep fat frying on the hob?

• Microwave

• Air fryer

• Oven

• Thermostatically controlled deep fat fryer

What should you do with household appliances like washing machines and fridges?

• Ignore them

• Register them

• Throw them away

• Sell them

How far should furniture be kept from open fires in the living room?

• 2 meters away

• Close to the fire

• 5 meters away

• 1 meter away

What should you avoid doing with candles in the home?

• Dry clothes over them

• Position them safely

• Keep them away from furniture and curtains

• Extinguish them when you leave the room

What is a common cause of fire deaths in the bedroom?

• Smoking in bed

• Leaving laptops switched on

• Charging phones next to the bed

• Using electric blankets

How often should you check an electric blanket for wear and tear?

• Every 5 years

• Every year

• Regularly as per the instructions

• Every month

What should you avoid doing with phones and laptops on soft furnishings like beds?

• Charging them

• Leaving them switched on

• Keeping them away

• Using them

What will help alert you if a fire breaks out in your home?

• Security cameras

• Smoke alarms

• Carbon monoxide detectors

• Fire extinguishers

How often should you test a fire alarm?

• Every day

• Each week

• Every month

• Every year