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WorksheetsRichmond Fire-Rescue
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the wage of a 1st class firefighter?
88,000
125000
112000
92,000
How many firefighters does Richmond Fire Rescue currently employ?
202
253
340
156
How many calls does Richmond respond to yearly?
9000
18,000
5,000
13,000
What kinds of calls does Richmond Fire Rescue Respond to?
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Fires
Medical
Downed Power Lines
Patient Transport
How Many Firehalls Does Richmond Have?
7
8
6
11
How many fire trucks are in service every shift?
8
10
11
15
Richmond Fire-Rescue has multiple branches, what are they?
Suppression (firefighters)
Waterworks and Engineering
Community Relations
Mechanics
Fire Prevention
How often should you check your smoke alarms at home?
Two times a year
Once a year
Once a month
Four times a year
What is the most dangerous part of a fire?
Smoke
Fire
Electrical
Water
Fireworks are illegal in Richmond and surrounding cities
(Sale, purchase and use)
True
False
What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for?
Point, assess, secure, stop
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
Press, activate, stream, spray
Prepare, assess, strike, secure
What is the most common cause of fires at home?
Electrical
Fireplaces
Candles
Cooking
What is the purpose of a fire drill?
Evaluate the response times of firefighters
Taking a break
Improve productivity
Practice Emergency procedures
Which of the following is not recommended during an emergency fire alarm activation?
Gathering belongings
Running to the nearest exit
Closing the doors behind you
Stay calm and follow instructions
Hide
What is a silent killer?
Carbon dioxide
Smoke
Carbon Monoxide
Hydrogen peroxide
What should you do if you witness a threat to life or property?
Run away
Call your mom
Call 9-1-1
Call City Hall
There are lots of different types of fire extinguishers, what types are located in public buildings?
BC
ABC
D
K
Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms all have expiry dates, how many years from the date of manufacture should you replace them?
10
7
9
15
Electrical fires can start for multiple reasons...what are the most likely?
overloading outlets
pouring water on them
modified batteries
using incorrect cords for the device
It just spontaneously happens
What are risky fire behaviours we take part in at home?
Cooking
Using space heaters
Taking a shower
Lighting candles
