Fire Safety Flashcards
6 cards from real Safety & Emergency practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Fire Safety flashcards as text
How often should smoke detectors be tested?
Answer: Monthly
The NFPA recommends testing smoke alarms at least once a month to ensure they are working properly.
What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Answer: Stop, drop, and roll
Stopping, dropping to the ground, and rolling smothers flames by cutting off the oxygen supply.
Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil?
Answer: Class B
Class B fires involve flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, and solvents.
How should you exit a smoke-filled room?
Answer: Crawl low under the smoke
Smoke and toxic gases rise, so crawling low keeps you in cleaner, cooler air near the floor.
What is the recommended replacement interval for a smoke detector unit?
Answer: Every 10 years
Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years as sensors degrade and lose sensitivity over time.
What color is the label on a multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher?
Answer: Red
Fire extinguishers in the US are standardized with red-colored cylinders to be easily identifiable in an emergency.