Fire Safety Quiz Template

1. Which of the following is the first correct action to take when you discover an unexpected fire in your home?

A. Grab all your personal valuables immediately

B. Alert all occupants in the building and call the fire department first

C. Open all doors and windows to clear smoke

D. Attempt to put out the entire fire before calling for help

2. What type of fire is a Class A rated fire extinguisher designed to put out?

A. Fires involving flammable liquids like gasoline and cooking oil

B. Fires involving electrical equipment like wires and appliances

C. Fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood, paper and cloth

D. Fires involving combustible metals like magnesium

3. If your clothes catch fire, what is the safest and most effective action to take?

A. Run quickly to find water or help

B. Stop, drop, and roll on the ground to smother the flames

C. Yell for help while standing still

D. Pull off all your clothes immediately

4. According to standard fire safety guidelines, how often should you test your home smoke alarms to confirm they work properly?

A. Once every year

B. Once a month

C. Once every three months

D. Once every five years

5. What does the letter "P" stand for in the widely taught PASS method for using a fire extinguisher?

A. Point

B. Pull

C. Press

D. Prevent

6. Which of the following is the leading cause of fatal residential fires in most developed countries?

A. Unattended smoking materials

B. Electrical malfunctions

C. Unattended cooking

D. Arson

7. If you are trapped in a room during a building fire and cannot escape, what should you do?

A. Open all windows and doors to get fresh air

B. Hide under the bed or in a closet

C. Seal cracks around doors with towels or duct tape and call for rescue

D. Break all windows and climb down immediately

8. How many separate escape routes should every room in your home have as part of your fire escape plan?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. At least four

9. Which of the following items should you never use to extinguish a small grease fire on a stovetop?

A. Baking soda

B. A metal pot lid

C. Water

D. A Class K fire extinguisher

10. Which of the following actions is a safe fire safety practice when cooking in the kitchen?

A. Leave the kitchen to answer the door while frying food

B. Hang paper towels and oven mitts close to the stovetop for easy access

C. Turn pot handles inward so they cannot be bumped and knocked over

D. Wear loose, flowy sleeves while cooking near open flames