Fire Safety Procedures and Emergency Response Quiz

Test your knowledge on fire safety with questions covering procedures, extinguishers, evacuation, and more.

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What is the first thing you should do in case of a fire?

Call emergency services

Evacuate the building immediately

Try to extinguish the fire yourself

Wait for instructions from a supervisor

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

Run to find water

Lie down and roll to smother the flames

Use a fire extinguisher

Shout for help

What is the purpose of an evacuation plan?

To prevent fires

To create panic

To provide guidance during emergencies

To increase insurance premiums

What is the recommended way to check if a door is safe to open during a fire?

Touch the door with your hand

Use the back of your hand to feel the door and doorknob for heat

Listen for sounds of fire

Try to open the door slightly

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

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Push, Aim, Squeeze, Stop

Point, Assess, Spray, Secure

Pull, Activate, Stop, Start

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace fires?

Smoking materials

Electrical faults

Kitchen equipment

Excessive paperwork

What should you do if you encounter smoke during an evacuation?

Ignore it and continue evacuating

Crawl under it to reach safety

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth and proceed with caution

Run through it to escape faster

What is the purpose of a fire drill?

To simulate a real fire emergency

To test the alarm system

To scare employees

To identify fire hazards

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What is the importance of having designated assembly points during evacuations?

To gather supplies

To count employees

To reunite with coworkers

To account for everyone's safety

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Why is it important to keep fire exits clear at all times?

To prevent people from entering

To store equipment

To allow for quick evacuation

To increase the risk of fire

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Why is it important to conduct regular fire safety training for employees?

To increase insurance premiums

To create panic

To improve response time during emergencies

To have more meetings

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended action to take during a fire emergency?

Stay low to the ground if there's smoke

Use elevators to evacuate faster

Check closed doors for heat before opening

Follow the designated escape routes

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What should you do if you are trapped in a room during a fire?

Jump out of the window immediately

Stay calm and seal the cracks around doors with cloth or tape

Ignore the fire and continue working

Yell for help until someone comes to rescue you