Fire Service Week - Quiz 2016

Wearing clothes with loose, dangling sleeves while cooking should be avoided because they could easily catch fire. This is because loose sleeves can come into contact with open flames, gas burners, or hot surfaces, increasing the risk of the fabric catching fire. Once ignited, the fire can spread rapidly and cause severe burns or injuries. Therefore, it is important to wear fitted clothing or roll up sleeves while cooking to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

The purpose of conducting Fire Mock Drills is to practice emergency evacuation procedures. This helps employees familiarize themselves with the necessary steps to take in case of a fire emergency, ensuring their safety and minimizing panic during a real-life situation. It allows for the identification of any potential issues or obstacles that may arise during an evacuation, enabling improvements to be made to the emergency response plan. Regular drills also help to reinforce the importance of fire safety protocols and increase overall preparedness within the organization.

The label and material safety data sheet (MSDS) provide important information about the substance, including its flammability. The label often includes warning symbols or phrases indicating if the substance is flammable. The MSDS provides more detailed information about the substance's properties, including its flash point and flammability rating. By checking the label and MSDS, one can determine if the substance is flammable without the need to ignite a flame near it, which can be dangerous.

When you burn or scald yourself while cooking, it is important to immediately run cool water over the burn for 3-5 minutes. This helps to cool down the burned area and prevent further damage. Wrapping the burned area tightly with a clean cloth can trap heat and moisture, which can worsen the burn. Rubbing butter over the burned skin is also not recommended as it can trap heat and increase the risk of infection. Running very hot water over the burn and gradually decreasing the temperature is not advisable as it can cause more damage to the skin.

The correct answer is "Types of Fire, the extinguishers will pull out." In fire terminology, A B C represent different classes of fires. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood and paper. Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment. Fire extinguishers are specifically designed to combat different classes of fires, and knowing the types of fires represented by A B C is important in selecting the appropriate extinguisher for extinguishing the fire safely and effectively.

The correct answer is "Prevent Fire Accident – Promote Nation’s Development." This answer is chosen because it directly reflects the purpose and goal of National Fire Service Week, which is to prevent fire accidents and promote the development of the nation. The other options do not specifically mention fire prevention or the promotion of the nation's development.

The ignition source for flammable liquids can be open flames, smoking materials, or sparking hand tools. All of these can generate enough heat or sparks to ignite the flammable liquids. Open flames, such as candles or torches, have a direct source of heat that can easily ignite the liquids. Smoking materials, such as cigarettes or cigars, can also be dangerous as the embers can ignite the liquids. Additionally, sparking hand tools, such as grinders or drills, can create sparks that can ignite the liquids if they come into contact. Therefore, all of the options listed can serve as ignition sources for flammable liquids.

Fire watch should be performed during and after all hot work activities to ensure that any potential fire hazards are identified and addressed promptly. Hot work activities, such as welding, cutting, or grinding, can generate sparks, heat, or open flames that may ignite nearby combustible materials. Performing fire watch involves assigning a designated individual to monitor the work area for a specific period after the hot work is completed, looking out for any signs of fire or smoldering. This helps to prevent the spread of fires and allows for immediate action to be taken if any fire-related issues arise. Therefore, it is essential to conduct fire watch during and after hot work activities.

If you believe there is a problem with an extinguisher installed at KPM, the best course of action would be to call the Fire Department so that corrective action can be initiated. This is the most appropriate action because the Fire Department has the expertise and resources to handle fire-related emergencies and can assess the situation accurately. They will be able to determine if the extinguisher is indeed faulty or if there is any other issue that needs to be addressed promptly.

The correct answer is "All the above." This means that the KPM Fire Department has all of the mentioned emergency vehicles available to cater to any fire or medical emergency. They have fire tenders, emergency response vehicles (Jeep), and ambulances at their disposal.

In case of a fire emergency, the correct hotline or landline numbers to call to reach the Fire Department are 500 or 1310. These numbers are commonly used to report fire emergencies and seek immediate assistance from the Fire Department.

The correct answer is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). This acronym is commonly used to remember the steps for using a fire extinguisher effectively. "Pull" refers to pulling the pin to break the tamper seal, "Aim" means aiming the nozzle at the base of the fire, "Squeeze" involves squeezing the handle to release the extinguishing agent, and "Sweep" indicates sweeping the nozzle from side to side to cover the entire fire area.

A fire involving ordinary combustible materials is classified as Class A. Class A fires involve common materials such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics. These fires are typically fueled by organic materials and can be extinguished using water or other Class A fire extinguishing agents. Class B fires involve flammable liquids, Class C fires involve electrical equipment, and Class D fires involve combustible metals.

The purpose of celebrating Fire Service Week each year is to pay homage to the 66 Firemen who lost their lives in a devastating fire at Bombay Port on 14th April, 1944. Additionally, it aims to promote fire safety awareness across industries and train employees in responding to actual fire emergencies through activities like conducting mock drills and training sessions. Therefore, the correct answer is "All the above."

In the event of a fire, it is important to take immediate action to ensure safety. The correct answer states that the steps to be taken are to call the KPM Fire Team at Landline 500 or 1310 and evacuate the building. This is the appropriate response as it involves both alerting the proper authorities and removing oneself from the potentially dangerous situation. Shouting "Fire" and using the lift to come down to the ground floor may not be effective or safe measures in a fire emergency.