Fire Safety IQ

2. Test Your Fire Safety IQ
   Fire kills thousands of people in North America every year, most in their own homes. Most of these occur needlessly. Understanding the dangers of fire, how to avoid them, and how to react when fire occurs will lessen the chances that you will become a victim. In taking this fun quiz, it is our hope that people will learn something about the cause of fires and change the way they respond when they occur.

   Fire kills thousands of people in North America every year, most in their own homes. Most of these occur needlessly. Understanding the dangers of fire, how to avoid them, and how to react when fire occurs will lessen the chances that you will become a victim. In taking this fun quiz, it is our hope that people will learn something about the cause of fires and change the way they respond when they occur.

4. What is the number one cause of home fire fatalities?

   1. Smoking materials
   2. Cooking equipment

   1. Lightning
   2. Heating equipment

5. Where do the majority of fire related deaths occur?

   1. School
   2. Work

   1. Home
   2. Vehicles

7. Which of the following time segments account for the largest number of home fire deaths?

   1. 6 p.m. to midnight
   2. Midnight to 4 a.m.

   1. 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
   2. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

8. In what room do the largest number of home fires start?

   1. Recreation room
   2. Bedroom

   1. Kitchen
   2. Utility room

10. Most fire-related deaths result from burns.

    1. True

    1. False

11. If a fire occurs while you are asleep, the smoke will awaken you.

    1. True

    1. False

13. If your clothing were to catch on fire, you should:

    1. Run to the tub or shower
    2. Call the fire department

    1. Stop, drop, and roll
    2. Put baking soda on it

14. If a grease fire starts in a pot on the stove, what should you do?

    1. Escape and call the fire department
    2. Pour water on it

    1. Slide a lid over the pan and turn off the heat

16. If you receive a burn while cooking, what should you do immediately?

    1. Smear butter on it
    2. Run cold water on it

    1. Apply ointment
    2. Pack it with ice

17. In what season do the largest number of home fires occur?

    1. Spring
    2. Summer

    1. Fall
    2. Winter

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