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Public Education Pretest/PostTest

Please answer the questions to the best of your knowledge prior to the public education program that is to be scheduled (make sure you submit a public education request prior to taking the test). They can be answered in a group or individually. After the public education program is over, please retake the test to capture what you have learned.

 

Is this your pretest (before the public education program) or your posttest (after the public education program)?
Please put your name or the group name
When a death occurs in a fire, what is the most common cause?
What is the purpose of a smoke detector, when it senses smoke?
If your clothes catch on fire, what is the best thing to do?
What number should you call, in case of an emergency?
What does a fire sprinkler system do when the effects of a fire occur and a certain temperature is reached?
If you are in a fire and are trying to escape, what is the best method to do so?
If you are checking to see if there is a fire on the other side of the door, how would you do it?
Never heat your home with an outdoor grill, stove, or other cooking device because:
When you are cooking, you should always:
How do you properly dispose of cigarettes?
Should you have an exit strategy and/or escape plan in case of a fire?
How many ways out (exits) should you know in case your home was on fire?
Should you have an emergency kit at home in case of a natural disaster or fire?
When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for?
There are various types of emergencies firefighters respond to. Please name at least two.
When calling 911 for an emergency, name at least three important things you need to tell the Operator.