17 Questions
What are the four elements that make up the fire 'tetrahedron'?
Oxygen, heat, fuel, and chemical reaction
Why is fire 'hot'?
Because of the conversion of the weak double bond in molecular oxygen, O2, to the stronger bonds in the combustion products carbon dioxide and water
What is the 'flame' in a fire?
The visible portion of the fire
What are the 6 different types of fire?
There is no information about the 6 different types of fire in the provided text.
What should be done if a fire starts?
Attack the fire in a different way depending on the type of fire
What are the potential consequences of a fire?
Burning, injuring, and killing people, damaging buildings and equipment, and interrupting business activities
What is the dominant cause of hydro meteorological hazards?
Extreme meteorological and climate events
Which of the following is an example of a hydro meteorological hazard?
Tornado
What is the purpose of acquisition of undeveloped hazard-prone lands in hazard mitigation?
To prevent future construction from happening there
Which step of the hazard mitigation planning process involves developing the mitigation strategy?
Step 4: Develop the Mitigation Strategy
What is one measure undertaken in hazard mitigation for structures?
Elevating existing buildings
Why is planning for continuity of operations an essential part of hazard mitigation?
To ensure uninterrupted services during disasters
What type of fire extinguisher should be used to extinguish a Class A fire?
Water extinguisher
Why is good housekeeping important to prevent Class A fires?
It decreases the amount of packaging and waste materials
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Class B fires?
Require a water extinguisher
Why is it important to know the different classes of fire?
To ensure the proper type of fire extinguisher is used
What is the main reason that fire prevention is emphasized over fire response?
Fire prevention can stop fires before they start
Explore strategies used to mitigate hazards in vulnerable areas such as purchasing buildings in floodplains, acquiring undeveloped hazard-prone lands, retrofitting structures, protecting critical infrastructure, and planning for emergencies and disaster recovery.
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