F80 F80 Fire Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

When a fire alarm sounds in a multi-story building, occupants on upper floors should primarily use which exit method?

Accepted Answer

Interior stairwells as designated in the evacuation plan

Answer

Elevators must never be used during a fire emergency; interior stairwells designated in the evacuation plan are the proper exit route.

Question 2

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 3

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

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

Question 4

A fire door held open by a magnetic hold-open device should automatically close when:

Accepted Answer

The fire alarm activates or power is lost

Answer

Magnetic hold-open devices are designed to release and allow fire doors to close automatically upon fire alarm activation or loss of power.

Question 5

During a fire evacuation, what should a person do if they encounter smoke in a stairwell?

Accepted Answer

Return to the floor they came from and try another stairwell

Answer

If a stairwell is smoke-filled, occupants should return to the floor they came from and attempt another designated stairwell or shelter in place.

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