Fire Safety in the Home (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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How many domestic fires do fire services in Ireland respond to each year?
How many domestic fires do fire services in Ireland respond to each year?
Nearly 5,000
Which of these is a common cause of domestic fires?
Which of these is a common cause of domestic fires?
Overloaded sockets
How often should smoke alarms be tested?
How often should smoke alarms be tested?
Weekly
Which two items should be kept in the kitchen for fire safety?
Which two items should be kept in the kitchen for fire safety?
Fire extinguisher & fire blanket
Why should chimneys be regularly cleaned?
Why should chimneys be regularly cleaned?
To avoid chimney fires
What is the purpose of using fireguards on open fireplaces?
What is the purpose of using fireguards on open fireplaces?
Prevent embers from falling out
Which activity with children is listed as a common cause of fires?
Which activity with children is listed as a common cause of fires?
Playing with lighters or matches
What should you never add to burning oil or electrical fires?
What should you never add to burning oil or electrical fires?
Water
How should you smother a pan fire?
How should you smother a pan fire?
With a lid or fire blanket
During a large fire, how should you move to avoid smoke inhalation?
During a large fire, how should you move to avoid smoke inhalation?
Crawl on the floor
What number should you call in the event of a large fire?
What number should you call in the event of a large fire?
999
What should you do after evacuating during a large fire?
What should you do after evacuating during a large fire?
Do not re-enter the house