F80 F80 Fire Safety Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a fire alarm sounds in a multi-story building, occupants on upper floors should primarily use which exit method?
- Elevators for fastest evacuation
- Interior stairwells as designated in the evacuation plan (Correct answer)
- Windows with rope ladders
- Roof access for helicopter rescue
Correct answer: Interior stairwells as designated in the evacuation plan
Elevators must never be used during a fire emergency; interior stairwells designated in the evacuation plan are the proper exit route.
Question 2: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Point, Activate, Spray, Secure
- Prepare, Aim, Shoot, Stop
- Pull, Apply, Saturate, Secure
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 3: Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment and require non-conductive extinguishing agents.
Question 4: A fire door held open by a magnetic hold-open device should automatically close when:
- A staff member manually releases it
- The fire alarm activates or power is lost (Correct answer)
- The sprinkler system activates
- The building is evacuated
Correct answer: The fire alarm activates or power is lost
Magnetic hold-open devices are designed to release and allow fire doors to close automatically upon fire alarm activation or loss of power.
Question 5: During a fire evacuation, what should a person do if they encounter smoke in a stairwell?
- Continue down through the smoke quickly
- Return to the floor they came from and try another stairwell (Correct answer)
- Prop the stairwell door open to clear the smoke
- Wait in the stairwell for firefighters
Correct answer: Return to the floor they came from and try another stairwell
If a stairwell is smoke-filled, occupants should return to the floor they came from and attempt another designated stairwell or shelter in place.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a fire watch?
- To watch for fires from a rooftop observation post
- To provide continuous monitoring when fire protection systems are impaired (Correct answer)
- To escort visitors through high-risk areas
- To conduct daily fire drills
Correct answer: To provide continuous monitoring when fire protection systems are impaired
A fire watch provides continuous monitoring of an area when automatic fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms) are out of service or impaired.
Question 7: Under NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which of the following is required for exit access corridors in a business occupancy?
- Minimum 36-inch clear width
- Minimum 44-inch clear width (Correct answer)
- Minimum 60-inch clear width
- Minimum 72-inch clear width
Correct answer: Minimum 44-inch clear width
NFPA 101 requires exit access corridors in business occupancies to maintain a minimum clear width of 44 inches.
F80 F80 Fire Safety Procedures 3
When a fire alarm sounds in a multi-story building, occupants on upper floors should primarily use which exit method?