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Quiz about Home Fire Safety
Quiz about Home Fire Safety

Home Fire Safety Trivia Quiz


It is important that we are safe in our homes. Here are ten questions about fire safety.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ClaudiaCat
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,970
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1300
Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (7/10), Triviaballer (10/10), Guest 91 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Smoke alarms are important for alerting occupants of a fire within a property, especially during the night. The night alarm is particularly important because the smell of smoke alone will not awaken most people when they are asleep.


Question 2 of 10
2. People who are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication may not hear a smoke alarm.


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the best way of putting out a fat/oil fire on a stove top? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I have an open fireplace and am burning pine in it. What should I be careful of? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. While a lot of us worry about hazards inside the home, we often forget about outside hazards. Which of these can be considered an outside fire hazard? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Clothes are an important part of being safe in a fire situation. To be safe, you should have fire retardant material. Which fabric is most dangerous in a fire emergency? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Australia is known for its bushfires, and many areas have annual safety measures in place to reduce the risk of fire. In rural Victoria, what organisation handles this education? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What should you do to prevent fires on the outside of your house during or just after winter? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Is it important to annually check your chimney to ensure that it is not blocked by anything?


Question 10 of 10
10. One of the most important parts of fire safety is a home evacuation plan. This should be done in advance, not when the threat is imminent. Why is an evacuation plan important? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Smoke alarms are important for alerting occupants of a fire within a property, especially during the night. The night alarm is particularly important because the smell of smoke alone will not awaken most people when they are asleep.

Answer: True

Researchers have found that when people are asleep, their sense of smell is diminished. Therefore, when a fire breaks out, a sleeping person might not become aware of it simply by smelling the smoke. The role of the smoke alarm at night is to awaken a sleeping person through its piercing sounds.
2. People who are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication may not hear a smoke alarm.

Answer: True

If you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication, it is possible that you will not hear a smoke alarm, as these products can affect hearing frequencies. If there are others in the house when you are under such an influence, you should ensure that they are aware of this in case of a fire emergency.
3. What is the best way of putting out a fat/oil fire on a stove top?

Answer: Cover it with a fire blanket

You should never attempt to remove a pot from an active stove top fire. Cover it with a fire blanket, and then turn off the source of heat. Once it has cooled, remove the fire blanket and then move the pot. Quite often these fires occur when the cook is distracted.
4. I have an open fireplace and am burning pine in it. What should I be careful of?

Answer: Embers

When using an open fireplace, you should always use a fire guard to ensure that embers are not leaving the fire and entering the house. Pine is a volatile wood with sparking embers, so a lot of safety procedures should always be in place when burning it.
5. While a lot of us worry about hazards inside the home, we often forget about outside hazards. Which of these can be considered an outside fire hazard?

Answer: Trees

In many places, local authorities have policies regarding trees around one's property. You should always take notice of any potential fire hazards on your property. In terms of trees, you should find out if the trees on your property are more or less fire-resistant than other species.

Other things to consider are how small or large the trees are, and how close they are to your dwelling.
6. Clothes are an important part of being safe in a fire situation. To be safe, you should have fire retardant material. Which fabric is most dangerous in a fire emergency?

Answer: Nylon

Nylon melts when heat is applied to it. It is a very highly flammable material.
7. Australia is known for its bushfires, and many areas have annual safety measures in place to reduce the risk of fire. In rural Victoria, what organisation handles this education?

Answer: Country Fire Authority

The Country Fire Authority is Victoria's fire service, which is predominately manned by volunteers. Even though the majority is volunteers, the Authority has a strict training and accreditation process to ensure the safety of its members. Over 80% of Victoria is covered by the CFA and its volunteers.
8. What should you do to prevent fires on the outside of your house during or just after winter?

Answer: Clean your gutters

Leaves, especially from deciduous trees, can fill up your gutters, and this can become a potential fire hazard. It is recommended that you clean your gutters prior to the fire season.
9. Is it important to annually check your chimney to ensure that it is not blocked by anything?

Answer: Yes

There are a lot of things that can happen to your chimney, including soot build-up, birds nesting, and other potentially life-threatening situations. It is necessary to annually check your chimney to ensure that everything is okay prior to lighting a fire in your fireplace.
10. One of the most important parts of fire safety is a home evacuation plan. This should be done in advance, not when the threat is imminent. Why is an evacuation plan important?

Answer: To ensure the safety of everyone in the home

Fire protection groups recommend that everyone have an evacuation plan for fire disasters. The evacuation plan should include information on how to safely exit your property, the place you should go after you have evacuated, and a storage location for food and water. An evacuation plan can help increase the chances that everyone in your home survives the fire.
Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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