Fire Safety Procedures Flashcards

When evacuating a multi-story building during a fire, which stairwell action is most critical?

Answer: Keep to the right and move single-file

Keeping to the right in stairwells allows emergency responders to move up while evacuees move down safely.

What does the 'R' in the RACE fire response acronym stand for?

Answer: Rescue

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish/Evacuate — Rescue is the first priority.

A fire door is found propped open in a corridor. What is the correct action?

Answer: Close it immediately and report it

Fire doors must never be propped open because they are designed to contain smoke and fire spread.

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Answer: Class C

Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment and require non-conductive extinguishing agents.

What is the minimum clearance required around a fire extinguisher mounting location for easy access?

Answer: At least 3 feet of clear space in front

NFPA 10 requires a clear path to and at least 3 feet of unobstructed space in front of fire extinguishers.

At what temperature does the average residential sprinkler head activate?

Answer: 135–165°F (57–74°C)

Standard residential sprinkler heads are rated to activate at 135–165°F to respond quickly to heat buildup.

Which action should be taken LAST when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Answer: Sweep side to side

The PASS technique ends with Sweeping the extinguisher from side to side across the base of the fire.