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Community Engagement and Public Education Flashcards

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  1. Which FDNY program specifically targets senior citizens to reduce fire risks in their homes?

    Answer: Safe & Sound

    The FDNY's Safe & Sound program focuses on fire safety education and home inspections for senior citizens.

  2. When conducting a school fire safety presentation, an FDNY educator should emphasize which primary escape planning concept?

    Answer: Having two ways out of every room

    Home escape planning emphasizes identifying two ways out of every room so occupants always have an alternate exit if the primary route is blocked.

  3. The FDNY Community Affairs Unit coordinates outreach to which type of communities?

    Answer: Diverse communities including non-English-speaking populations

    The FDNY Community Affairs Unit reaches out to all New York communities, including those with limited English proficiency, using multilingual resources.

  4. What is the recommended height for installing a smoke alarm in a bedroom?

    Answer: On the ceiling or high on the wall (within 12 inches of the ceiling)

    Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling or high on a wall within 12 inches of the ceiling because smoke rises.

  5. During a community fire safety fair, a resident asks how often they should test their smoke alarm. The correct FDNY-recommended frequency is:

    Answer: Monthly

    The FDNY recommends testing smoke alarms monthly to ensure they are functioning properly.

  6. Which FDNY initiative involves firefighters visiting residential buildings to provide free smoke alarm installations?

    Answer: Smoke Alarm Installation Program

    The FDNY's Smoke Alarm Installation Program deploys firefighters to install free smoke alarms in residences, particularly in high-risk neighborhoods.

  7. A community member reports that their neighbor hoards large amounts of combustible materials blocking hallways. The FDNY public education officer should advise the reporting resident to:

    Answer: Contact 311 or the FDNY to file a complaint for inspection

    Residents should report hoarding and blocked egress hazards to 311 or the FDNY so an inspection can be conducted to address the fire risk.