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10 Fire Safety Questions Every Family Should Know

What is the leading cause of home fires?*
- Heating equipment
- Electrical malfunctions
- Cooking
- Smoking materials
What is the best way to protect your family from a house fire?*
- Keep a flashlight by the bed.
- Install smoke alarms and test them monthly.
- Leave lights on all night.
- Sleep with your bedroom door open.
What is the most common reason smoke alarms fail during a fire?*
- They melt from the heat.
- They activate too slowly.
- The batteries are dead or have been removed.
- They are installed too close to the kitchen.
Most smoke alarms should be replaced after approximately:*
- 5 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- Only when they stop working.
Which simple action can help slow the spread of smoke and heat while you sleep?*
- Sleep with a fan running.
- Leave your bedroom door open so you can hear the smoke alarm better.
- Keep a window slightly open for fresh air.
- Sleep with your bedroom door closed.
How many escape routes should every family have from each room of the home?*
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
How often should your family practice a home fire escape plan?*
- Never
- Once every five years
- At least twice a year
- Only after moving.
After a smoke alarm sounds, about how much time do most families have to escape a typical home fire?*
- Less than 2 minutes
- About 5 minutes
- About 10 minutes
- More than 15 minutes
What should you do if a pan of grease catches fire?*
- Pour water on it.
- Carry it outside.
- Blow on the flames.
- Turn off the heat and carefully cover the pan with a lid.
When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?*
- Pull – Activate – Spray – Sweep
- Pull – Aim – Spray – Sweep
- Pull – Aim – Squeeze – Sweep
- Point – Aim – Spray – Sweep
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