Fire Safety Quiz 1

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1. In the event of an uncontrolled fire in your facility, your first course of action should be to:

a. get a fire extinguisher.
b. run out of the building.
c. activate the fire alarm.
d. ask your boss what to do.

2. Fire extinguishers are intended for use on what type of fire?

a. free burning
b. incipient
c. smoldering
d. very large

3. How many classes of fire are recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NAPA)?

a. three
b. four
c. five
d. six

4. A Class B fires involve what type of materials?

a. gases and oils
b. wood and paper
c. energized electrical sources
d. flammable metals

5. Which of the following is not a form of heat transfer?

a. conduction
b. convection
c. radiation
d. connection

6. The fire triangle consists of all of the following except?

a. oxygen.
b. fuel.
c. heat.
d. chemical chain reaction.

7. What type of extinguishing agent should be used on a combustible metal fire?

a. water
b. dry chemical
c. dry powder
d. halon

8. Which of the following is not a Class of fire recognized by the NFPA?

a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class E
d. Class K

9. The best way to put out a fire in a pressurized gas line would be to:

a. use a carbon dioxide extinguisher.
b. shut off the flow of gas.
c. use a dry chemical extinguisher.
d. apply a large amount of water at the leak site.

10. The local fire department should be called whenever an uncontrolled fire starts within your facility.

a. true
b. false

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Did you know that every year approximately 1,200 senior citizens die in fires?

Many of these fire deaths could have been prevented. Seniors are especially vulnerable because many live alone and can't respond quickly.

Remove loose throw-rugs that can cause a trip/slip hazard during emergencies.

Keep exit pathways open and free of clutter at all times.

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