Fire Safety Residential Fire Safety 5

Question 1

Which material should NEVER be used to smother a grease fire on the stovetop?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Water causes grease fires to violently explode and spread because steam instantly forms and disperses burning oil.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum clearance between a space heater and combustible materials?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

The NFPA recommends keeping all combustible items at least 3 feet away from space heaters to prevent ignition.

Question 3

When planning a home fire escape route, how many exits should each room ideally have?

Accepted Answer

At least two — a primary and a secondary

Answer

Every room should have at least two escape routes — typically the door and a window — in case one is blocked by fire.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the standard extinguisher technique.

Question 5

Which home feature significantly reduces the risk of death in a residential fire?

Accepted Answer

A home sprinkler system

Answer

Home fire sprinkler systems reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by about 80% according to NFPA research.

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