CHAPTER 27 - Fire and Life Safety Initiatives

Question 1

Regulations designed to prevent fires from occurring, provide for safe egress of occupants, eliminate fire hazards, protect lives and property, and limit fire losses are generally called __________ codes.

Answer 1

fire

Question 2

Which program focuses on instructing children what to do when their clothes catch fire?

Answer 2

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Question 3

By approximately what percentage does a working smoke alarm and sprinkler system reduce the risk of fire death?

Answer 3

80%

Question 4

A ________________ is a document developed by gathering general and detailed data that is used by responding personnel in effectively managing emergencies for the protection of occupants, responding personnel, property, and the environment.

Answer 4

preincident plan

Question 5

A ______________ is the process used to gather information to develop a preincident plan.

Answer 5

preincident survey

Question 6

A ________________ is a voluntary inspection of a residence or occupied structure to identify fire and life safety hazards.

Answer 6

fire safety survey