Kitchen Fire Safety Essentials

What is the most common cause of kitchen fires?

• Unattended cooking

• Faulty electrical wiring

• Spilled liquids on the stove

• Using flammable materials for cooking

Name two ways to prevent kitchen fires.

• Use a fire extinguisher on all cooking fires

• Keep the kitchen windows open at all times

• Keep flammable materials away from heat sources, and do not leave cooking food unattended.

• Cook with high flames for better flavor

What should you do if a pot catches fire on the stove?

• Pour water on the pot to extinguish the fire.

• Leave the pot unattended and call for help.

• Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid to smother the fire.

• Use a towel to wave at the fire to put it out.

How often should you check your smoke alarms in the kitchen?

• Check smoke alarms every six months.

• Check smoke alarms annually.

• Check smoke alarms monthly.

• Check smoke alarms only when cooking.

What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for grease fires?

• Class A fire extinguisher

• Class B fire extinguisher

• Class C fire extinguisher

• Class K fire extinguisher

Describe the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher.

• PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Throw

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, Drop

• Pull, Aim, Twist, Sweep

Why is it important to keep flammable materials away from the stove?

• Flammable materials are necessary for stove operation.

• Flammable materials can enhance cooking efficiency.

• Keeping flammable materials near the stove improves accessibility.

• Flammable materials catch fire easily from an open flame

What should you do if you are unable to extinguish a fire?

• Wait for it to burn out on its own.

• Try to put it out with water.

• Ignore it and continue working.

• Evacuate and call emergency services.

How can you safely dispose of cooking oil to prevent fires?

• Pour hot cooking oil down the sink.

• Mix cooking oil with water and flush it down the toilet.

• Leave cooking oil in an open container on the counter.

• Pour cooled cooking oil into a sealed container and dispose of it in the trash.

Should I pour water on an oil fire?

• Absolutely Never

• Yes

• It depends

• Only cold water