Chapter 2.1 Fire Safety Flashcards
What is an assembly point?
A predetermined point a safe distance from the building
What is arson?
The act of deliberately setting a fire
What are automatic systems?
Fire safety systems that will initiate whether or not the building is occupied
What is an evacuation route?
A planned route of evacuation from a fire
What is a fire detector?
A machine that detects the presence of fire by either smoke or heat
What is a fire drill?
A planned drill to act out the fire emergency plan
What is a fire emergency plan?
A plan of action in case of a fire
What is a fire extinguisher?
A handheld device to extinguish small fires
Where is a hood system located?
Above equipment
What does a hood system do?
Releases chemicals such as carbon dioxide or inert gases to smother a fire
What is a water based extinguisher?
A fire extinguisher that douses the fire with the use of a clean water source
Name four common types of fire hazards.
Combustible objects near open flames, grease buildup igniting, water splashed into an outlet, hair near heat
What are the five things you should remember to do during a fire/fire drill?
Alert supervisor, switch off gas, open all windows and doors, don’t use any electrical equipment, leave the area
What are the four steps in the PASS system?
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep from side to side
What is the acronym for remembering types of fire extinguishers?
SLEMO
