Home Fire Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on home fire safety with these essential questions. Learn prevention, escape strategies, and more.

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Which of the following is a common cause of home fires?

Leaving the stove unattended while cooking

Taking a shower

Reading a book

Walking the dog

What is the recommended number of smoke alarms to have in a typical home?

One in the kitchen only

One on each floor and outside sleeping areas

Two in the living room

None, they are not necessary

Which of the following should NOT be plugged into a single electrical outlet?

A power strip with multiple devices plugged in

A phone charger

A hairdryer

All of the above are safe to plug into a single outlet

Which of the following should you NOT do during a power outage?

Light candles for illumination

Use a flashlight for lighting

Unplug electrical appliances

Conserve battery power on electronic devices

What is the recommended method for testing the temperature of bathwater before bathing?

Dip your hand quickly into the water

Use a thermometer

Ask someone else to test it

Pour the water directly onto your skin

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for most home fires?

Type A: Water extinguisher

Type B: Carbon dioxide extinguisher

Type C: Foam extinguisher

Type ABC: Multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher

What does 'PASS' stand for in using a fire extinguisher?

Panic, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Point, Aim, Squeeze, Shoot

Pull, Activate, Spray, Stop

What is the recommended frequency for testing smoke alarms?

Once a year

Every six months

Every month

Every three years

What is the primary purpose of a carbon monoxide (CO) detector?

To detect smoke

To detect high levels of oxygen

To detect natural gas leaks

To detect colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion

#10

What is the recommended escape plan for a multi-story home?

Jump from the highest window

Use the elevator

Always use the stairs and have a designated meeting place outside

Wait for firefighters to rescue you

#11

In case of a grease fire in the kitchen, what should you NOT do?

Smother the fire with a metal lid

Use water to extinguish the fire

Turn off the heat source if it's safe to do so

Use baking soda or salt to smother the fire

#12

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

Run outside immediately

Stop, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and roll to smother the flames

Ignore it and hope it goes out on its own

Ask someone else to put out the fire

#13

What should you do if you encounter smoke while attempting to escape a fire?

Continue moving forward quickly

Stay low to the ground and crawl beneath the smoke

Stand up to get a better view

Cover your mouth and nose with your hands and keep running

#14

What should you do if a fire starts in your microwave oven?

Pour water on it

Close the microwave door and turn it off

Throw the microwave out the window

Call a repair technician

#15

What is the recommended method for escaping a fire if the primary exit is blocked?

Open a window and wait for help

Stay where you are and call 911

Use an alternate exit, such as a window, if possible

Wait for the fire to extinguish itself