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Fire Safty
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What gases are in the air? | Oxogen, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide |
| Carbon dioxide is used to... | put out fires |
| Flamable liquids will NOT burn until they are... | vaporized or changed into a gas |
| Wood in a vertical or horizontal position burns more rapidly? | vertical |
| Most portible fire extinguishers sold for home use have a short range of... | 6 to 10 feet |
| Most portible fire extinguishers discharge completely in a very short time of... | 8 to 10 seconds |
| What will happen if you spray water on a grease fire? | the water will cause the grease to splatter and the fire may spread |
| What will happen if you spray energized or live electrical equipment with water? | you could get electricuted |
| Water extiguishes what class of fire? | Class a |
| Carbon dioxide puts out what class of fire? | Class a and b |
| Multipurpose dry chemical extinguishes what class of fire? | Class a and b and c |
| Halogenated Compounds extinguishes what class of fire? | Class a and b and c |
| What word helps you know how to use a fire extinguisher? | PASS |
| What does PASS stand for? | Pull the safty pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep the room side to side |
| When do you recharge a fire extinguisher? | immediately after they have been used |
| Where should fire extinguishers be located? | near, but not in, areas where the fire danger is high |
| What is the approximate # of people killed each year because of fires? | 5,000 |
| What is the approximate # of people injured each year because of fires? | 30,000 |
| What are 5 common fire hazards in and around the home or farm? | 1)cooking hazards 2)improper use of fireplaces 3)playing with matches or cigarettes 4)improper use of candles 5)holiday decorations 6)poor heating system and chimneys 7)smoking 8)overloaded electrical circuits 9)improper use or storage of flammable liquid |
| What is the secret to fire prevention? | keep flammable materials away from a source of heat, fire or sparks |
| Use flammable liquids where? | im airy, open areas, outside |
| What do you do to lawn mowers and tractors before refueling? | turn off and let engines cool |
| Where is it best to store flammable liquids? | outside the house |
| Name at leased 3 common dangers to how a human gets burned. | 1)children getting to close to fires, heaters or charcoal grills 2)loose clothing 3)Cigarettes 4)placing materials too close to a source of heat |
| What is the estimated # of home fires each year started by faulty electrical wiring, appliances or incorrect use of wiring? | 75,000 |
| If you have a lights and outlets wire, and the wire size number is 14, what is the maximum fuse size-amps and thickness or diameter of wire? | the maximum fuse size-amps is 15 and the thickness is 1 penny |
| If you have a lights and outlets wire, and the wire size # is 12, what is the maximum fuse size-amps and thickness of the wire? | the maximum fuse size-amps is 20 and the thickness is 1 nickel |
| If you have a water heater and clothes dryer wire and the wire size # is 10, what is the maximum fuse size-amps and the thickness of the wire? | the maximum fuse size-amps is 30 and the thickness is 2 dimes |
| All wiring installations SHOULD comply with the repuirements in the.... | National Electrical Code |
| What are the leading cause of home fire deaths? | smoking materials |
| What are 3 important parts of the fire excape plan? | 1)2 excape routes from each room 2)way to alert everyone quickly 3)a meeting place 4)make sure all widows/screens can be opened, removed, or broken 5)if you sleep upstairs have a ladder or knotted rope 6)have an agreement with your nabor |
| How do you see if the fire is on the other side of a door? | feel the door with the back of your hand! |
| What do you do when your on fire? | STOP, DROP, and ROLL!!! |
| What types of smoke detectors/alarms are most affective? | ionization or photoelectric |
| What are the lables that should be on a smoke alarm? | UL or FM |
| What does UL and FM mean? | Underwriter's Laboratory and Factory Mutual |
| Ceiling-mounted smoke alarms should be at leased _______from the wall. | 4 inches |
| What % of U.S. households that have smoke alarms? | 95% |
| What is the most common reason 1/5 of the 95% of people with smoke detectors remain unprotected? | 1)not working 2)dead 3)missing 4)disconnected batteries |
| How often should you check the power source for your smoke alarm? | every week |
| What are some tips to keep your smoke alarm working? | 1)DON'T paint it! 2)Clean it twice a year 3)Keep smoke alarms out of drafty areas |
| What are 3 things you can turn the current off with? | 1)removing the fuse 2)flipping off the main current switch at the fuse box 3)unplug the electrical cord |
| At lease how far should heater be away from all combustible materials? | 36 inches |
| When do you never leave space heaters opperating? | when you are not in the room or go to bed |
| When refueling a kerosene heater, always... | turn off heater and wait until it cools down before adding fuel |
| What are 3 tips for fireplaces? | 1)fire screen 2)inspect fireplace and chimney yearly and clean as needed 3)cumbustible items 36 inches away 4)use ONLY seasoned wood 5)never start with flamable liquids 6)put ashes in medal container 7)chimney clean |
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