FIRE SAFETY

Which of the following measures remove the heating element in an occurrence of fire?

• Cover the fire with a damp cloth

• Remove nearby flammable liquids

• Tackle the fire with a fire extinguisher.

• Wear a protective mask to avoid inhaling toxic fumes.

Which of the following is most likely to be a hazard during a fire?

• water

• smoke

• fire alarm

• temperature

Which element/s would be needed for a fire to ignite?

• fuel

• oxygen

• heat

• All of the above.

Which is the BEST thing to do when caught in a fire that is too large to fight?

• Run for your life

• Ensure that everyone vacates the room.

• Open the windows to drive the smoke out

• Press the fire alarm and call the fire department.

What does fire require to burn?

• fuel

• flame

• smoke

• nitrogen

What will you do if you are escaping from a building during a fire or other emergency?

• A. Open doors that feel hot..

• B. Walk towards slippery floors.

• C. Wait around to gather your belongings

• D. Don’t use the elevators or escape to the roof.

What should you do after using a barbecue grill?

• A. Leave the embers on the grill.

• B. Throw the embers into a nearby dustbin.

• C. Throw some water on the embers to extinguish them.

The outer covering of an electrical wire is torn and there are cracks in the plug. What should you do?

• A. Leave it as it is and do not touch it.

• B. Attempt to repair it by yourself.

• C. Send it to a licensed technician for repair

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

• A. Pull, Aim, Shoot, Stay

• B. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• C. Plunge, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• D. Plunge, Address, Shoot, Sweep

Which best explains the simple fire safety technique "Stop, Drop and Roll"?

• A. dropping to the floor to get a danish

• B. dropping to the floor to put out a fire on your rug

• C. dropping to the floor to roll and get a kick out of your leg

• D. dropping on the ground and rolling to put out the fire from your clothing