Chapter 35 Prevention And Public Education Notes

Front 1

Most fire are caused by unsage or careless acts, equipment failure ____, or acts of nature

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arson

Front 2

Your hightes priority as a fighter should always be to_________

Back 2

Prevent fires

Front 3

a ______ can be adopted by a local government or by a state or province

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fire code

Front 4

local __________ are free to adopt more stringent regulation

Back 4

jurisdictions

Front 5

establish basic health and safety standards these codes include building code, a _______, and electric code, a plumbing code

Back 5

building code
fire code
electrical code
plumbing code

Front 6

________ generally includes regulations designed to prevent fires from ocuring, eliminate fire hazards, protect lives, and limit fire losses

Back 6

fire codes

Front 7

Building coddes establish safety requirements that appply to the construction of new buildings and almost alway include fire _______ requirements

Back 7

fire protection requirements

Front 8

When a new building is constructed the _____ codes sets the basic requirements for the type of construction, allowable heights and areas, distances between firewalls, and the building material

Back 8

building codes

Front 9

_______ apply to all building, new or old, and to many different situations related to fire risks and hazardous condition

Back 9

Fire codes

Front 10

________ also include regulations for dispensing flammable liquids, for storing them in approved storage containers, and for prohibiting their use or storage in some buildings

Back 10

Fire Codes

Front 11

Regular _______ ensure compliance, note anhy violations, and require their correction.

Back 11

Inspection

Front 12

In many cases, the fire code does not apply to the interior of a private dwelling, and the fire department canot require an occupant to submit to an inspection once a _______ of occupancy is issued

Back 12

certificate

Front 13

Voluntary inspections of private dwellings are one way that fire department can ______ citizens about the risks ofr fire in their homes

Back 13

educate

Front 14

Goals of public _______ educaiton are to help people understand how to prevent firess from occurring and to teach them how to react in an apppropriate manner if a fire occur

Back 14

Public fire safety education

Front 15

Most ___________ are presented to groups such as school classes, scout troops, church groups, civic organizations, hospital staff, or business employees.

Back 15

Fire safety programs

Front 16

Stop, Drop, and Roll can be taught to children as young as ___ or ___ years of age

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7 or 6

Front 17

Stop, Drop, and Roll can be taught to children as young as ___ or ___ years of age

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7 or 6

Front 18

Unfortunately, running tends to ___ the ____ and increases the chance for severe burns

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fan the flames

Front 19

Unfortunately, running tends to ___ the ____ and increases the chance for severe burns

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fan the flames

Front 20

residents need to understand the importancfe of having properly installed and properly ______ smoke alarm

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working

Front 21

residents need to understand the importancfe of having properly installed and properly ______ smoke alarm

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working

Front 22

Working smoke alarms alert residents to a fire and give them more ___ to escape from a burnign building

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time

Front 23

Working smoke alarms alert residents to a fire and give them more ___ to escape from a burnign building

Back 23

time

Front 24

Stress the importance of keeping bedroom doors _____ during sleeping hours

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closed

Front 25

Stress the importance of keeping bedroom doors _____ during sleeping hours

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closed

Front 26

Emphasize the need to have____ escape routes from each bedroom

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two

Front 27

The secondary escape route may be through a ____ or through a different _____

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window
door

Front 28

Emphasize the need to have____ escape routes from each bedroom

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two

Front 29

The secondary escape route may be through a ____ or through a different _____

Back 29

window
door

Front 30

when alerted to the presence of a fire, all occupants should rool out of ____ stay low, and crawl toward the designated exit

Back 30

bed

Front 31

when alerted to the presence of a fire, all occupants should rool out of ____ stay low, and crawl toward the designated exit

Back 31

bed

Front 32

Before opening any door, touch the closed door to see if it is hot. Teach students to use the ____ of a bare hand to sense the _____ of the door

Back 32

back
temperature

Front 33

Before opening any door, touch the closed door to see if it is hot. Teach students to use the ____ of a bare hand to sense the _____ of the door

Back 33

back
temperature

Front 34

The area ____ each sleeping area should contain a smoke detector

Back 34

outside

Front 35

The area ____ each sleeping area should contain a smoke detector

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outside

Front 36

smoke alarms should not be installed close to ____, fireplaces, or garages, or near ____, exterior doors, or heating or air-conditioning ducts

Back 36

kitchens
windows

Front 37

Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling at least ___ inches from a wall

Back 37

4 inches

Front 38

If ceiling mounting is impractical, mount the detector ___ inches to ___ inches below the ceiling as high as possible on the wall

Back 38

4 inches to 12 inches

Front 39

Alarms should be tested ___ a month by pressing the ___ button

Back 39

once
test

Front 40

Change the battery in smoke alarms ____ a year

Back 40

twice

Front 41

Change your Clock Change your_______

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Battery

Front 42

Vacuum the detector chamber regularly to prevent the build-up of ____ or insects, which can cause false alarms

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dust

Front 43

A home fire safety survey helps identify fire and life safety hazards and provides the ________ with recommendations on making their home safer

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occupants

Front 44

Fire department may use public service announcement on radio and televisionh to increase public ___ of the need for a fire safety survey

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awareness

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If the occupant acompanies you during the survey, point out hazards, _____ the reasons for making different recommmendations, and answer ____ as they arise

Back 45

explain
question

Front 46

most often residential fires occur______ equipment, ______ equipment, ______ wiring and appliances, smoking materials, candles and other open flames

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cooking equipment
heating equipment
electrical wiring

Front 47

Conduct the survey in a ______ fashion for both the inside and the outside of the home

Back 47

systematic fashion

Front 48

Make sure that hte house number, or address is clearly ____ from the street

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visible

Front 49

Look for accumulated trash that could present a ______

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fire hazard

Front 50

______ any flammable material that are located close to the house or cars

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Note

Front 51

______ shrubs and vegetation that need to be trimmed or removed

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Point out

Front 52

Locate any chimneys and try to determine the condition of the _____

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motar

Front 53

Your goal should be to __________, not simply to point out fire hazards

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educate the occupant

Front 54

help the ______ identify alternate escape routes. Look for primary exit and an _______ exit

Back 54

occupant
alternate exits

Front 55

Studies show the presence of working smoke alarms on each level of a house reduce the risk of death from fire by ____ percent

Back 55

50 percent

Front 56

The most common fires in _____ are defective wiring, improper use of heating devices, improper use of candles, children playing with matches, and smoking in bed

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Bedrooms

Front 57

Kitchen fires are responsible for ___ percent

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22 percent

Front 58

_______ Fires are often caused by leaving cooking foood on the stove unattended and by faulty electric appliances, flammable towels or poth holders stored too close to the stove, and flammable cooking oils stored near the stove

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Kitchen Fires

Front 59

Living room includes formal living rooms, family rooms, and entertainment rooms. The primary cause of fires in these areas are ____ and ________

Back 59

smoking
Electric equipment

Front 60

Stress the importance of using power strips that contain circuit breakers to prevent _____ of extension cords

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overloading of extension cords

Front 61

If solid fuels are used, the chimney or _____ should be professionally cleaned at least ___ each year

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flu pipe
once each year

Front 62

Storage of gasoline and other flammable substance is a major concern, because an open flame or pilot light can easily ____ leaking vapors

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ignite

Front 63

2A:10BC classification should be recommended for _____ and ____

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basement and garage

Front 64

Remember a home fire ___________ is important in helping occupants prevent fires to reduce loss of lives and property

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fire safety survey

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Your __________ is in charge of all activities and will teach you how to conduct tours in your station

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station commanders

Front 66

remember that you will represent your department to the ____ group

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tour

Front 67

One of the first things you should cover in your welcome is to tell the visitors what to expect and what they should do if the station receives an _____ during the tour

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alarm

Front 68

The _____, including your presentation and fire prevention messages, should be designed to meet the needs of each group

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tour plan

Front 69

Fire prevention message for young people include use of the stop, drop, and roll procedure; learning how to call 9-1-1 the importance of _____; and the danges of playing ith lighters and matches

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EDITH

Front 70

Remind smokers not to smoke in _____ or throw burning cigerettes into _____________

Back 70

bed
wastepaper baskets

Front 71

Always leave visitors with printed _______________

Back 71

Fire Prevention material