Fire Safety Quiz - 10 Questions on Fire Safety Basics

Why is it unsafe to use elevators during a fire evacuation?

• Elevators are slow
• Elevators may fail or open on fire floors
• Elevators are crowded
• Elevators use electricity

Most fire deaths are caused by smoke inhalation, not burns.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the safest way to escape a smoke-filled room?

• Run quickly through the smoke
• Crawl low to the ground
• Cover your face and stand upright
• Hold your breath and walk

What is the primary purpose of a fire blanket?

• To extinguish large fires
• To burn fuels safely
• To smother small fires or wrap a person on fire
• To cover furniture

Overloading electrical outlets can increase the risk of fire.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Why is it dangerous to open a closed door if you suspect a fire is behind it?

• It might make the fire spread faster with oxygen
• The door could lock behind you
• The smoke might stain the room
• The handle could break off

What is the safest way to extinguish a small pan fire in the kitchen?

• Pour water on it
• Move the pan outside
• Cover it with a metal lid or fire blanket
• Turn on the fan to blow out the flames

If a fire starts, you should always try to extinguish it before evacuating.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

• Run to find help
• Stop, drop, and roll
• Remove the clothes immediately
• Jump and shake yourself

Which of these is NOT a common cause of fires in homes?

• Forgotten candles
• Boiling water in an electric kettle with auto shut-off
• Cooking left unattended
• Faulty electrical wiring