Fire Safety Residential Fire Safety 2

Question 1

What is the leading cause of home fire deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Smoking materials

Answer

Smoking materials, including cigarettes and matches, are the leading cause of home fire deaths, often igniting furniture or bedding.

Question 2

How far should a space heater be kept from all flammable objects in a home?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

Space heaters require at least 3 feet of clear space from any combustible material to prevent radiated heat from igniting nearby objects.

Question 3

Which practice best reduces the risk of a dryer fire in a residential home?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning the lint trap before every load

Answer

Lint is highly combustible and accumulates quickly; cleaning the trap before every load prevents dangerous buildup that can ignite.

Question 4

What is the safest way to dispose of fireplace ashes from a residential fireplace?

Accepted Answer

Transfer to a metal container with a tight lid and store outside away from combustibles

Answer

Ashes can retain hidden embers for days; a sealed metal container kept away from combustibles contains any re-ignition safely.

Question 5

What does 'interconnected' smoke alarms mean in a residential setting?

Accepted Answer

When one alarm sounds, all alarms in the home sound simultaneously

Answer

Interconnected alarms communicate so that a fire detected in the basement triggers all alarms throughout the home, waking everyone.

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