FIRE PREVENTION QUIZ BEE

What is the primary element needed for a fire to start?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Sand

• Paper

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

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Apply, Spray, Secure

• Place, Adjust, Squirt, Stop

• Prepare, Attack, Smother, Save

What is the best thing to do if your clothes catch fire?

• Run to get water

• Wave your arms

• Stop, drop, and roll

• Jump up and down

Which of the following is a common cause of house fires?

• Properly used electrical appliances

• Unattended cooking

• Well-maintained fire extinguishers

• Regular house cleaning

What is the safest way to exit a building filled with smoke?

• Run quickly through the smoke

• Crawl low under the smoke

• Hold your breath and walk fast

• Open windows to clear the smoke before exiting

Which type of fire extinguisher is used for common combustible materials like wood and paper?

• Class B

• Class C

• Class A

• Class D

Why is it dangerous to use water on a grease fire?

• Water will evaporate too quickly and not put out the fire.

• Water will cause the grease to splatter and spread the fire.

• Water will freeze the grease and spread the fire.

• Water will make the fire bigger.

What is the best way to check if a door is hot during a fire?

• Use the palm of your hand

• Use the back of your hand

• Kick the door open

• Yell through the door

Why should you stay low to the ground during a fire?

• To avoid the blazing fire

• To stay warm

• To avoid inhaling smoke

• To maintain warmth of your body

If you see a fire in a public place, what is the first thing you should do after alerting people around you?

• Try to put out the fire immediately

• Look for the nearest fire extinguisher

• Find the nearest exit and evacuate

• Call your friends to help.