Fire and Safety - Vocabulary Terms

What does the term 'Emergency' mean?

• A planned event with no urgency

• A sudden and urgent situation requiring immediate action

• A routine task that can be delayed

• A situation that requires no action

What is the process of leaving a place quickly and safely, especially in a dangerous situation?

• Evacuation

• Migration

• Relocation

• Exodus

Prevention means to:

• Actions taken to start something

• Actions taken to stop something

• Actions taken to ignore something

• Actions taken to encourage something

What is a portable device used to put out small fires?

• A fire alarm

• A fire extinguisher

• A smoke detector

• A fire hose

What do smoke alarms do?

• Detect smoke and sound an alarm to alert people of a fire.

• Detect carbon monoxide and sound an alarm to alert people.

• Detect gas leaks and sound an alarm to alert people.

• Detect water leaks and sound an alarm to alert people.

The definition of 'Flammable' is:

• A material that can catch fire easily.

• A material that is resistant to fire.

• A material that can only catch fire at high temperatures.

• A material that cannot catch fire.

The definition of 'Escape Route' is:

• A path designated for people to leave a building safely during an emergency.

• A route taken by vehicles to avoid traffic congestion.

• A scenic path for leisurely walks.

• A shortcut to reach a destination faster.

What is the definition of 'Fire Drill'?

• A practice of the emergency procedures to be used in case of fire

• A tool used to start fires

• A type of fire extinguisher

• A method of cooking using open flame

The definition of 'Fire Department' is:

• A government agency responsible for public safety and emergency services related to fire.

• A department in a hospital that deals with fire-related injuries.

• A private organization that provides fire safety equipment.

• A community group that organizes fire safety workshops.

A 'Fire Safety Plan' includes--

• A document outlining the procedures for preventing and responding to fires

• A plan for building a fire

• A guide to fire safety equipment

• A list of fire safety rules