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What should you do if you notice a fire?
What should you do if you notice a fire?
- Try to put out the fire yourself
- Pull the nearest fire alarm 'pull station' while exiting the floor (correct)
- Call the emergency number to report the fire
- Evacuate immediately without notifying anyone
What should you do if there is no fire alarm 'pull station' nearby?
What should you do if there is no fire alarm 'pull station' nearby?
- Dial 911 or the alternate emergency number (correct)
- Try to find someone to help you
- Use a fire extinguisher to try to put out the fire
- Shout for help and wait for someone to respond
Why should you not assume someone else has already called the fire department?
Why should you not assume someone else has already called the fire department?
- Because someone else might have already called
- Because the fire department needs to be notified quickly
- Because you should never assume anything
- Because it's better to be safe than sorry (correct)
What should you do when you hear the fire alarm?
What should you do when you hear the fire alarm?
Why is it important to feel the door with the back of your hand before opening it?
Why is it important to feel the door with the back of your hand before opening it?
What should you do if you are trapped in smoke or heat?
What should you do if you are trapped in smoke or heat?
What is the primary escape route when you hear the fire alarm?
What is the primary escape route when you hear the fire alarm?
Why should you never use elevators during a fire?
Why should you never use elevators during a fire?
What is the minimum percentage of oxygen required for a fire to burn?
What is the minimum percentage of oxygen required for a fire to burn?
Which class of fire includes energized electrical equipment?
Which class of fire includes energized electrical equipment?
What type of material is NOT considered ordinary combustibles under Class A fires?
What type of material is NOT considered ordinary combustibles under Class A fires?
What should never be done with flammable liquids or gases to prevent fires?
What should never be done with flammable liquids or gases to prevent fires?
What is a critical precaution to prevent fires involving electrical equipment?
What is a critical precaution to prevent fires involving electrical equipment?
Which fire class involves combustible metals like magnesium and potassium?
Which fire class involves combustible metals like magnesium and potassium?
Which element must be removed to put out a fire?
Which element must be removed to put out a fire?
What is a recommended safety step for fire emergencies?
What is a recommended safety step for fire emergencies?
What should be the first step before attempting to fight a small fire?
What should be the first step before attempting to fight a small fire?
What does the 'PASS' acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
What does the 'PASS' acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
How should you aim a fire extinguisher?
How should you aim a fire extinguisher?
What needs to be done after every use of a fire extinguisher?
What needs to be done after every use of a fire extinguisher?
Which laboratory characteristic is mentioned as important for an extinguisher?
Which laboratory characteristic is mentioned as important for an extinguisher?
What should you do if the fire threatens your escape path?
What should you do if the fire threatens your escape path?
What does a higher rating number on an A or B extinguisher indicate?
What does a higher rating number on an A or B extinguisher indicate?
Why should you be careful with high-rated fire extinguishers?
Why should you be careful with high-rated fire extinguishers?
What should you do if you are trapped during a fire?
What should you do if you are trapped during a fire?
What is the first thing you should do before considering fighting a fire?
What is the first thing you should do before considering fighting a fire?
Under what condition should you never fight a fire?
Under what condition should you never fight a fire?
What should you do after you exit a building during a fire emergency?
What should you do after you exit a building during a fire emergency?
What does an A-B-C label on a fire extinguisher mean?
What does an A-B-C label on a fire extinguisher mean?
Why should you avoid breaking a window if you are trapped during a fire?
Why should you avoid breaking a window if you are trapped during a fire?
When is it safe to re-enter the building after a fire emergency?
When is it safe to re-enter the building after a fire emergency?
What is a critical factor to confirm before fighting a fire?
What is a critical factor to confirm before fighting a fire?
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