Fire Safety and Incident Management Quiz

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a flammable, colorless gas that can be produced during fires involving materials like wool and rubber due to incomplete combustion of sulfur-containing compounds.

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a reddish-brown gas that can form during the combustion of nitrogen-containing materials like fabrics, celluloid, and catalysts.

The NFPA 704 system is a standardized method to quickly assess the hazards presented by a material by using a diamond with four color-coded sections representing the hazard levels (0 to 4) for health, flammability, reactivity, and special hazards.

The temperature at which a liquid changes into a vapor at a given pressure. It is influenced by ambient pressure and decreases as pressure decreases.

These gases are commonly produced during a fire: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen Cyanide, Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Nitrogen Dioxide.

A Class A fire extinguisher is designed to extinguish fires involving ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, and plastics.

Dry chemicals can suppress fire by interrupting the chemical chain reaction needed for combustion.

A material that can withstand a fire without structural collapse, even if all its contents burn.

Indicates a building or area where a fire can be extinguished without spreading, minimizing damage.

Classified by an hourly rating, they protect openings in walls and floors, preventing fire spread.

A permit needed before using equipment that can ignite combustible materials in non-designated areas.

A statement from management outlining how the organization handles workplace emergencies.

Escape procedures and routes assigned to employees to ensure their safety in case of an emergency.

A system categorizing fire hazards using four color-coded sections on a diamond to indicate health, flammability, reactivity and special hazards.

This sprinkler system is always pressurized, but water is only released when a sprinkler head detects heat from a fire.

This system has a valve that's normally closed but opens when a fire detection system is activated. Water then flows to the sprinkler heads. This system is used when sensitive equipment or areas are susceptible to water damage.

In this design, all sprinkler heads are always open, and water is released only when a fire detection system triggers the valve, flooding all heads.

This system combines features of both Dry Pipe and Pre-Action systems. It uses air or Nitrogen in the pipes, and a supplemental fire detection device triggers the release of water if needed.

These sprinkler systems are specifically designed for residential applications, taking into account limited water supply and focusing on safe evacuation.

The sprinkler heads are attached to a system containing pressurized water, and the heads open only when they detect heat from a fire.

This system has a valve that is normally closed, and water is only released when the valve is opened by a separate fire detection system. This system is useful in locations where sensitive equipment or areas could be damaged by water.

In this system, all sprinkler heads are always open, and water is released only when a fire detection system triggers the valve, sending water to all heads.

This system combines features of both dry pipe and pre-action systems. It uses air or nitrogen to pressurize the pipes, and a supplemental fire detection system triggers the release of water when needed.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a US government agency responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts and providing guidance on incident management.

The most common effect of an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion is injuries caused by flying debris and structural damage.

Dry powder is a fire extinguishing agent used specifically for fires involving combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, and sodium.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an inert gas used as a fire extinguishing agent for Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires.

Dry chemical is a powder-based extinguishing agent, typically containing sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or ammonium phosphate. It disrupts the chemical chain reaction of combustion.

A designated individual responsible for overseeing all emergency response activities, including directing evacuations, notifying external services, and managing plant shutdowns.

The procedures for employees involved in critical plant operations, covering both normal operation and emergency shutdown.

Methods to track the location of all employees after an evacuation. Also includes procedures for sharing vital information about the plan.

The person responsible for coordinating the rescue of injured employees and providing initial medical assistance.

The methods for reporting fires and other emergencies within the facility.

The leading cause of industrial fires according to a Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation study.

The standard developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for fire prevention and protection.

The lowest temperature at which a material will ignite and burn in the absence of an ignition source.

Heat transfer that occurs through direct contact between materials of different temperatures.

A colorless, odorless gas that is a common fire hazard. Its dangerous effect comes from replacing oxygen in the blood, leading to suffocation.