Stay Fire Smart

Cooking with

Caution

Burn Prevention

Electrical Safety

Escape Plans

Safety Tips

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FINAL JEOPARDY

Cooking with Caution$100

True or False

A person should wear tight fitted or short sleeved shirts while cooking.

True

Loose fitting sleeves can easily catch fire if over a flame

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Cooking with Caution$200

Should pot and pan handles on the stove top be turned IN toward the back of the stove or turned OUT toward the front of the stove?

IN

Handles should be facing away from the stove’s edge. Otherwise, they can be easily knocked or pulled down and

cause burns.

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Cooking with Caution$300

Which two items listed below should an adult keep handy in case there is a grease fire in a pan/pot?

A. PotholderB. ChairC. An eggD. A lid

A potholder and a lid

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Cooking with Caution$400

You are making a bag of popcorn in the microwave. All of a sudden you notice that a fire has started in the microwave. What should you do next?

A: Stay calm, leave the door closed, and call for help.B: Open the door, take the bag out and throw it in the

sink.C: Scream “Fire” until you have everyone’s attention. D: Ignore the mess. Someone else will clean it up.

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Stay calm, leave the door closed, and call for help.

Burn Prevention$100

True or False

You should use hot water to treat a burn.

False

Cold water stops the burning process. Cool burns with running water for at least 5 minutes.

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Name a safe place an adult can put matches or lighters.

A. In the refrigeratorB. Up high, out of the reach of childrenC. On the counter, where kids can reachD. All of the above

Up high, out of the reach of children

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Burn Prevention$200

You are watching a video game and your mom walks in and lights a candle. A few minutes later she leaves the room to start making dinner. What should you do?

A. Go help her make dinner.B. Ignore the candle and go back to playing your

game.C. Remind your mom to blow out the candle. D. Blow the candle out.

Remind your mom to blow out the candle. Lighted candles should never be left without an adult in the room.

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Burn Prevention$300

Why should you wait to remove food from the microwave?

A. The steam from the food can burn you.B. The dish may be too hot to handle.C. You’re not hungry.D. All of the above.E. Answers A and B.

Answers A and BThe steam from the food can burn you and the dish may

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Burn Prevention$400

Electrical Safety$100

True or False

It’s safe to touch an electrical outlet?

False

You should never touch an electrical outlet.

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Electrical Safety$200

When can an electrical cord be dangerous?

A. When it’s near water.B. When it’s worn or cracked.C. When there are multiple cords plugged into one

outlet.D. All of the above.All of the above.Water and electricity don’t mix. Cracked or worn cords could cause an electrical shock. Multiple cords in one

outlet over load the circuit and could cause a fire.

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Electrical Safety$300

What should you do if you find a power line on the ground in your neighborhood?

A. Call all your friends and invite them over to see it.B. Don’t touch it. Notify an adult immediately.C. Pick it up and move it out of the way.D. Ride your bike across it.

DO NOT touch it! Notify an adult immediately.There is enough power still flowing through the line that

you could be shocked.

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Electrical Safety$400

How many LARGE appliances (dryer, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc.) can be plugged into one outlet?

A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four or more

ONEMore than one large appliance plugged into an outlet can

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Escape Plans$100

True or False

The first thing you should do when you discover your house is on fire is to call

911.

FalseLeave immediately. Call 911 from a neighbor’s house or cell phone AFTER going to the outside meeting place.

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Escape Plans$200

List two ways you can exit any room in your house.

A window and a door

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Escape Plans$300

The importance of having a family meeting place established in your escape plan is…

A. To make sure all family members are accounted for.

B. To have a place to watch the fire from.C. To have a place to gather your important

possessions.D. To watch for the arrival of the fire department.

To make sure all family members are accounted for.

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Escape Plans$400

Name three items every escape plan should include.

A. Two escapes from every room.B. An outside meeting place.C. The location of all smoke alarms.D. All of the above.

All of the above

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Safety Tips$100

True or False

It is against the law to call 911 and lie about an emergency.

True

Firefighters and police officers could be delayed going to a real call when they are responding to a prank call.

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Safety Tips$200

Where are you most likely to not find a smoke detector?

A. In the living room.B. On every level of your house.C. In the garage.D. In or near all bedrooms.

Smoke detectors should be located on every level of your house, regardless of the location. They should be located

near or in all bedrooms.

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Safety Tips$300

How often should you test your smoke detectors?

A. Once a weekB. Once a yearC. Once a monthD. Only when it chirps

Smoke detectors should be tested once a month. Batteries in your detectors should be replaced once a

year. If your detector is more than seven years old, you should replace it.

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Safety Tips$400

The smoke alarm has sounded and you are escaping. The smoke is blocking your exit. What should you do?

A. Scream until someone rescues you.B. Run until you see the fire.C. Remain calm and use your second escape route

out of the room.D. Sing a song and slowly walk out of the house.

Remain calm and use your second escape route out of the room.

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FINALJeopardy

Who can best prevent fires from happening?

A. Men, Women and ChildrenB. FirefightersC. Police OfficersD. Teachers

YOU are the best defense against fires being started. Don’t play with anything that could cause a fire. If you see

a situation where a fire could occur, be sure to tell an adult right away.

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