Fire Prevention Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Quiz

Fire prevention

1. What should you do if you smell gas in your home? a) Open all windows b) Ignite a match to find the source c) Call the gas company or emergency services d) Spray air freshener

2. 2. What should you do before using an electrical appliance with a frayed cord? a) Replace the cord b) Use it anyway c) Wrap the frayed part with tape d) Plug it in and wait

3. 3. What should you do if your clothes catch fire? a) Run outside b) Stop, drop, and roll c) Remove the clothes immediately d) Use water to put out the flames

4. 4. What does the 'PASS' technique stand for when using a fire extinguisher? a) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep b) Push, Apply, Stop, Sweep c) Pull, Assess, Squeeze, Sweep d) Press, Aim, Squeeze, Stop

5. 5. What should you do if a pan catches fire on the stove? a) Pour water on it b) Throw it out the window c) Cover it with a lid d) Leave the room and close the door

6. 6. What should you do before going to sleep at night regarding candles? a) Extinguish them b) Move them away from flammable items c) Use them as a nightlight d) Blow them out and leave the wick glowing

7. 7. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of house fires? a) Cooking b) Smoking c) Regularly checking electrical outlets d) Electrical faults

8. 8. What should you do if you're trapped in a room during a fire? a) Open the window and yell b) Hide under the bed c) Stay low and cover your mouth d) Turn on all the lights

9. 9. What should you do if you see a fire in a public building? a) Try to put it out yourself b) Warn others and evacuate the building c) Call your family first d) Take pictures for social media

10. 10. What is the main purpose of a carbon monoxide detector? a) Detecting smoke b) Detecting gas leaks c) Detecting carbon monoxide d) Monitoring temperature

11. 11. What should you avoid using near oxygen tanks? a) Candles b) Electric heaters c) Smoking d) All of the above

12. 12. What should you do if you have a grease fire in the kitchen? a) Throw water on it b) Turn off the heat and cover with a lid c) Add more grease d) Use a fire extinguisher

13. 13. How should you store flammable liquids? a) In a warm place b) In an airtight container c) Near a heat source d) In an open container

14. 14. What should you do if you suspect an electrical fire? a) Pour water on it b) Turn off the power and use a fire extinguisher c) Shake the appliance d) Leave it alone

15. 15. What should you do if you spill flammable liquid? a) Clean it up immediately b) Leave it until it dries c) Walk over it d) Cover it with a rug

16. 16. How should you escape from a multi-story building during a fire? a) Use the elevator b) Jump from the window c) Use the stairs d) Hide in a closet

17. 17. What should you do if a child is playing with matches? a) Ignore it b) Teach them fire safety c) Take the matches away and explain the dangers d) Join in the fun

18. 18. What should you do if you see a fallen power line? a) Walk over it b) Ignore it c) Call emergency services d) Try to pick it up

19. 19. What should you do if you hear a smoke alarm in a public building? a) Stay where you are b) Continue shopping c) Evacuate immediately d) Find the nearest exit

20. 20. What is the best way to prevent electrical fires? a) Overload outlets b) Regularly check and replace worn cords c) Use appliances near water d) Never turn off appliances