From: Glen.Strecker@f2.n390.z1.fidonet.org (Glen Strecker)
Newsgroups: misc.emerg-services
Subject: NFPA Fire Safety Quiz
Date: 15 Apr 92 13:39:37 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:390/2 - The Fire Scene, Slidell LA

NFPA FIRE SAFETY QUIZ - ARE YOU PREPARED TO AVOID DISASTER 
 
    Fires kill more than 5,000 people in the United States each  
year, most of them in their own homes. Sadly, the vast majority   
of those fire deaths are preventable, said Meri-K Appy, NFPA  
assistant vice president of Public Affairs and Education. 
    "There is a great deal of confusion about what causes fires 
and what prevents a burn or fire hazard." She said.'As part of  
our continuing efforts to educate the public about fire safety, 

we've developed the following quiz to dispel some common myths  
about fire." 
    Help the NFPA spread the word about fire safety by clipping  
out this quiz and giving it to your family, friends, and business  
associates. You can also test the "Fire safety IQ" of your  
community by sending the quiz along with a letter to the editor  
of your local newspaper, or giving  it  to  local school  
officials. Remember - education is the key to preventing fires. 
 
1.  What is the leading cause of home fires?

    A. smoking materials 
    B. arson 
    C. heating equipment 
    D. electrical equipment 
 
2.  What is the number one cause  of  home  fire fatalities? 
    A. lightning 
    B. smoking material 
    C. cooking equipment 
    D. electrical equipment 
 
3.  Where do the majority of fire deaths occur? 
    A. school 
    B. home 
    C. work 
    D. vehicles 
 
4.  The least fire safe roofing materials is... 
    A.  untreated  wood shakes 
    B. asphalt 
    C. slate 
    D. tile 
    E. treated wood shakes 
 
5.  When do the largest number of home fires and associated 
    fatalities occur? 
    A. spring 
    B. summer 
    C. fall 
    D. winter 
 
6.  Which of the following time segments accounts for the largest 
    number of home fire Deaths? 
    A. midnight to 4 a.m. 
    B. 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
    C. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
    D. 6 p.m. to midnight 
 
7.  In what room do the largest number of home fires start? 
    A. closet 
    B. utility room 
    C. kitchen 
    D. attic 
 
8.  Most fire deaths result from burns. 
    A.true 
    B. false 
 
9.  If a fire occurred while you  were  sleeping,  the smoke 
    would awaken you. 
    A.true 
    B. false 
 
10. If your clothing catches on fire, you should: 
    A. run to the bathtub or shower 
    B. sit still, yell for help 
    C. stop, drop and roll 
    D. put baking soda on it 
 
11. If a small grease fire starts when you're cooking, you should 
    NOT: 
    A. escape and then call the fire department 
    B. pour water on it 
    C. slide a lid over the pan 
    D. turn off the heat 
 
12. If you receive a mild burn  while  cooking, you should: 
    A. pack it with ice

    B. smear butter on it 
    C. run cool water over it 
    D. apply ointment 
 
    See Answers, next page 
 
... OFFLINE 1.35 * Promote "Learn Not To Burn" in schools 


 

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