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Basic Fire Safety Knowledge Flashcards

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  1. What is the recommended way to test whether a smoke alarm is functioning properly?

    Answer: Press the test button on the alarm

    Pressing the test button is the safest and most reliable way to verify a smoke alarm is working correctly.

  2. According to NFPA guidelines, where should smoke alarms NOT be installed?

    Answer: In kitchens within 10 feet of cooking appliances

    Smoke alarms should not be placed within 10 feet of cooking appliances to prevent nuisance alarms from normal cooking.

  3. Which of the following materials is considered a Class D fire fuel?

    Answer: Titanium metal

    Class D fires involve combustible metals such as titanium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.

  4. What does the '2A:10B:C' rating on a fire extinguisher mean?

    Answer: It handles Class A fires equal to 2.5 gallons of water, Class B up to 10 square feet, and Class C fires

    The number before A indicates water equivalency (each unit = 1.25 gallons), the number before B indicates square footage for flammable liquids, and C means it's safe for electrical fires.

  5. What is the purpose of a 'defensible space' around a home in wildfire-prone areas?

    Answer: A buffer of cleared or fire-resistant vegetation that helps protect the structure from wildfire

    Defensible space is a buffer created by removing or modifying flammable vegetation around a structure to slow fire spread and improve firefighter safety.

  6. If you discover a small, contained fire in a trash can at work, what is your FIRST action?

    Answer: Activate the fire alarm and alert others

    Activating the fire alarm ensures everyone is alerted and evacuation begins, which always takes priority over fighting any fire.

  7. What is the recommended frequency for conducting fire evacuation drills in most US workplaces according to OSHA?

    Answer: At least annually

    OSHA's emergency action plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38) requires drills to be conducted at least annually to keep employees familiar with evacuation procedures.