Safety & Emergency Fire Safety

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Aim, Spray, Stop

Answer

Pull, Activate, Shoot, Sweep

Answer

Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

Question 2

What class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 3

When evacuating a building during a fire, you should touch a door before opening it to check for what?

Accepted Answer

Heat

Answer

Moisture

Answer

Vibration

Answer

Sound

Question 4

How far should items be kept from a fire sprinkler head?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

3 feet

Answer

1 foot

Question 5

What type of fire extinguisher is safe to use on electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C (CO2)

Answer

Class A (Water)

Answer

Class K (Wet Chemical)

Answer

Class D (Dry Powder)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Smoking materials

Answer

Cooking equipment

Answer

Heating equipment

Answer

Electrical systems