Fire Safety Quiz

What does the acronym R.A.C.E stand for?

• Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

• Respond, Act, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

• Rescue, Alarm, Control, Extinguish/Evacuate

• Respond, Alert, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

What is the first step when using a fire extinguisher?

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the lever

• Aim at the flames

• Sweep side to side

What is the main purpose of closing the doors during a fire incident?

• To block toxic smoke from spreading

• To help firefighters locate the fire

• To allow more oxygen into the area

• To prevent people from escaping

What is the advantage of applying the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" method when your clothes catch fire?

• It prevents panic from spreading

• It eliminates the need for a fire extinguisher

• It removes the fire's oxygen supply

• It makes you faster in escaping

Why is it important to aim at the base of the fire when using a fire extinguisher?

• To cool down the flames

• To target the fuel source and stop combustion

• To prevent smoke from spreading

• To scare people away from the area

What is the best response when the fire reaches the "Extreme Danger" level in the Fire Danger Meter?

• Continue extinguishing the fire

• Alert the authorities and evacuate immediately

• Hide in the nearest room

• Use water to put out the fire

You are inside the school library when you suddenly smell smoke and hear the fire alarm. What is the best action to take based on the R.A.C.E method?

• Stay inside and wait for the fire department to arrive.

• Rescue those in immediate danger

• Run to the nearest exit without informing others.

• Use water to put out the fire without alerting anyone.

During a fire drill, one of your classmate panics and runs towards the exit without following the proper evacuation procedure. What is the most appropriate action to take?

• Ignore them and focus on saving yourself.

• Calmly guide them to stay low, cover their nose and mouth, and follow the designated evacuation route.

• Follow them as they might know a faster way out.

• Shout at them to stop running and go back to their seat.

Statement 1: Closing doors during a fire emergency helps contain the fire and limits the spread of smoke. Statement 2: Evacuating immediately without attempting to extinguish the fire is the first priority when the fire is uncontrollable. Which of the following is correct?

• Both statements are true.

• Both statements are false.

• Only Statement 1 is true.

• Only Statement 2 is true.

What should you do after successfully extinguishing a small fire?

• Leave the area immediately without informing others

• Pour water over the area to cool it down

• Report the incident to authorities and monitor for re-ignition

• Open all windows to let the smoke escape