Home Fire Safety for Young Children

What is the first step in creating a fire escape plan for your home?

• Install smoke alarms in every room

• Identify all possible exits and escape routes

• Purchase a fire extinguisher

• Memorise emergency contact numbers

How often should you test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly?

• Once a year

• Every six months

• Once a month

• Every two years

Which of the following is an important aspect of teaching young children about fire safety?

• Allowing them to play with matches under supervision

• Teaching them to stop, drop, and roll if their clothes catch fire

• Encouraging them to hide during a fire

• Letting them use the stove with adult supervision

What is a safe cooking practice to prevent kitchen fires?

• Leaving the kitchen while cooking

• Keeping flammable items away from the stove

• Using a high flame for all cooking

• Wearing loose clothing while cooking

What is the emergency contact number for fire services in Great Britain?

• 911

• 112

• 999

• 101

How should you use a fire extinguisher effectively?

• Aim at the flames

• Aim at the base of the fire

• Spray in a circular motion

• Use short bursts

What should you do if you hear a smoke alarm in your home?

• Ignore it if you don't see smoke

• Investigate the source of the alarm

• Evacuate immediately and call emergency services

• Turn it off and continue with your activities

How often should you replace the batteries in your smoke alarms?

• Every month

• Every six months

• Once a year

• Every two years

What is a key element of a home fire escape plan?

• Having a designated meeting place outside

• Keeping all doors locked

• Using elevators during a fire

• Practising the plan once every five years

Which of the following is NOT a safe cooking practice?

• Staying in the kitchen while cooking

• Keeping a lid nearby to smother small fires

• Using water to extinguish a grease fire

• Turning pot handles towards the back of the stove