F80 Fire Safety Procedures Flashcards

When a fire alarm sounds in a multi-story building, occupants on upper floors should primarily use which exit method?

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.

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

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.

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Answer: Class C

Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment and require non-conductive extinguishing agents.

A fire door held open by a magnetic hold-open device should automatically close when:

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.

During a fire evacuation, what should a person do if they encounter smoke in a stairwell?

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.

What is the primary purpose of a fire watch?

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.

Under NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which of the following is required for exit access corridors in a business occupancy?

Answer: Minimum 44-inch clear width

NFPA 101 requires exit access corridors in business occupancies to maintain a minimum clear width of 44 inches.