Fires need 3 things to start

Question 1

Three things to start a fire

Answer 1

• oxygen
• fuel
• heat

Question 2

Major Causes of fires

Answer 2

• Careless with smoking and matches
• Misuse of electricity
• Improper rubbish disposal
• Improper storage of flammables
• Arson

Question 3

Equipment

Answer 3

Faulty equipment and the improper use of equipment are major causes of fire in health care facilities.clean lint from laundry and cooking equipment, ventilator hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular basis. Check and report any cracked or split cords or plugs on the equipment used

Question 4

extension cords

Answer 4

Aviod using extension cords whenever possible

• Do not exceed specified amperage
• Do not run extension cords across doorways or anywhere they can be stepped on.
• Do not plug one extension cord into another and never plug more than one extension cord into an outlet

Question 5

General fire safety

Answer 5

-keep combustibles away from heat producing devices
Prevent sparks in patient areas where oxygen is used.
- cap and stores combustable liquid properly
-keep maintenance and stores areas cleans and free of trash , sawdust, oily rays, ect
- keep halls and stairways clear
- Be sure that exit signs are always lighted and the emergencies lighting is in working
- Never prop open emergency doors. Fire doors not only , they keep fire from spreading.

Question 6

RACE

Answer 6

R- rescue
A- pull
C-contain
E- extinguish

Question 7

Types of fire exitinguishers

Answer 7

-Pressurized water extinguishers(Class A fires only)
-Dry chemical extinguishers(ABC or BC)
-Carbon dioxide Extinguishers( AFF and PFFP)
Foam(or AFFF and FFFP) extinguishers
-Class D extinguishers

Question 8

Using portable fire extinguishers

Answer 8

Keep your back to the exit and stand 10-20 feet away from the fire
P;pull pin
A;Aim low
SS; squeeze from side to side