1.
When is Fire Safety Week this year?
October 4 - 10, 2009( The Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls)
2.
When should I change the batteries in my smoke detector?
Twice a year, when
Daylight Savings Time changes.
3.
Where is the best place to attach a smoke detector?
Because smoke rises, smoke detectors should
always be placed on ceilings or high on walls.
4.
What's the best kind of fire extinguisher to buy?
An all-purpose extinguisher, meaning it
can be used on grease and electrical fires
5.
How do you operate a fire extinguisher?
The NFPA says to remember
the word PASS when operating an extinguisher:
6.
What is the number one cause of fire deaths in the US?
According
to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), cigarettes
are the No. 1 cause of fire deaths in the United States and Canada,
killing about 1,000 people per year. Most are started when ashes
or butts fall into couches and chairs.
7.
What is the best kind of smoke detector to buy?
Get smoke alarms
that can sound fast for both a fire that has flames, and a smoky
fire that has fumes without flames. They are called “Dual
Sensor Smoke Alarms."
8.
Why is it dangerous to drive a car or truck in a pasture of high
grass?
A hot exhaust
pipe or catalytic converter can ignite dry grass.
9.
What happens if my clothes catch on fire?
--If YOUR clothes catch
on fire, "Stop, Drop and Roll!"
--If your friend's clothes catch on fire, don't let him or her
run; yell, "Stop, Drop and Roll!"
--Once they are down and rolling, you can use a rug, blanket,
towel, or other heavy cloth to help put out the flames on their
clothes.
--Get adult help or call 9-1-1 or "O" for operator.
--Don't hang up until you are told to do so; listen for instructions.
