by alex
Understanding fire safety can be the difference between life and death in an emergency. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on various aspects of fire prevention, response, and safety protocols. Equip yourself with the information you need to stay safe and protect those around you. Let’s see how prepared you are!
Fire Safety Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the most common cause of house fires?
Cooking
Smoking
Electrical faults
Candles
2. What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Run to a safe area
Stop, drop, and roll
Jump into water
Remove the clothing
3. How often should you test your smoke alarms?
Once a year
Every six months
Once a month
Every two years
4. What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher?
To alert others of a fire
To extinguish small fires
To provide oxygen
To block exits
5. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?
Water extinguisher
Foam extinguisher
CO2 extinguisher
Dry powder extinguisher
6. What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire in your home?
Try to extinguish the fire
Alert everyone and evacuate
Call the fire department
Close all doors and windows
7. What does the ‘P’ in the PASS method for using a fire extinguisher stand for?
Pull
Push
Pump
Press
8. Why is it important to have a fire escape plan?
To practice fire drills
To ensure everyone knows how to exit safely
To reduce insurance costs
To prevent fires
9. What should you do if you are trapped in a room during a fire?
Hide under a bed
Open a window and signal for help
Break a window and jump
Stay in the center of the room
10. What is the recommended distance to keep flammable objects from a heat source?
1 foot
3 feet
5 feet
10 feet
