Session 4

Question 1

____ and the ____ experience more severe burns at lower temperatures.

Answer 1

Children, Elderly

Question 2

First degree burn:
Second degree burn:
Third degree burn:

Answer 2

1) superficial or superficial partial thickness
2) deep partial thickness
3) full thickness

Question 3

If clothing catches on fire ____, ____, ____.

Answer 3

Stop, drop, and roll

Question 4

Always wear ____ clothing and turn pot handles to the ____ of the stove when cooking

Answer 4

tight-fighting, back

Question 5

The 5 types of burns are:

Answer 5

flame burn, electrical burn, scald burn, radiation burn, chemical burn

Question 6

Electricity from fallen power lines can travel through the ground for as much as ____

Answer 6

15 feet

Question 7

Most chemical burns are strong acids or bases. They can be caused by:

Answer 7

bleach, concrete mix, drain or toilet bowl cleaners, metal cleaners, pool chlorine

Question 8

Child guards should be placed on ____ to prevent children from getting dangerous chemicals.

Answer 8

CABINET DOORS

Question 9

Flush a chemical burn with water for at least ____ minutes.

Answer 9

20

Question 10

____ are the second leading cause of all burn injuries.

Answer 10

SCALD BURNS

Question 11

10. You should have a “kid-free zone” of at least ____ around the stove and areas where hot food is being prepared or carried.

Answer 11

3 FEET

Question 12

Water at the faucet should be less than ____.

Answer 12

100 degrees F

Question 13

____ is the number one cause of fatal fires in NC.

Answer 13

HEATING EQUIPMENT

Question 14

Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of ___, ____, ____.

Answer 14

DECEMBER, JANUARY, AND FEBRUARY

Question 15

14. Heaters should be placed at least ___ away from all combustible materials or fuel source.

Answer 15

36 INCHES (3 FEET)

Question 16

When refueling portable heaters, ___ the heater, let it ___, and refill it ___.

Answer 16

turn off, cool down, outside

Question 17

Store kerosene and other fuels in an ___ away from living quarters.

Answer 17

APPROVED CONTAINER

Question 18

Place space heaters on a ___, ___ surface.

Answer 18

SOLID, FLAT

Question 19

A compartment or division of a chimney for conveying flame and smoke to the outer air is called a ___.

Answer 19

FLUE

Question 20

Have the chimney checked each ___ by a certified chimney sweep.

Answer 20

YEAR

Question 21

20. Maintain a clearance of and pets. 36 inches (3 FEET)

Question 22

Maintain a clearance of ___ in all directions around stoves from combustible items, children, and pets.

Answer 22

36 inches (3 FEET)

Question 23

21. Burn only ___ to prevent creosote build-up inside of pipes and flue.

Answer 23

SEASONED WOOD

Question 24

Place ashes in a ___ and allow to cool for at least ___ before discarding.

Answer 24

METAL CONTAINER, ONE DAY

Question 25

It is illegal to burn ___ in the state of NC.

Answer 25

HOUSEHOLD TRASH

Question 26

Permitted open fires need to be at least ___ from anything that can burn.

Answer 26

50 FEET

Question 27

Make sure barbecue or gas grills are at least ____ from anything that might catch fire.

Answer 27

10 FEET

Question 28

Never take a grill _____ because it could kill occupants by causing a fire or ____.

Answer 28

INDOORS, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

Question 29

Never use _____ to start a charcoal fire.

Answer 29

GASOLINE OR KEROSENE

Question 30

Never dispose of ashes in ____ ____.

Answer 30

WOODED AREAS

Question 31

When you leave a campsite, drench the fire with water, stir the ashes or coals, and smother them with ____.

Answer 31

SAND OR DIRT

Question 32

Know Smokey’s ABCs:

Answer 32

Always hold matches until cold, Be sure to drown all fires, Crush all smokes dead out.

Question 33

What causes 7,100 building fires and 9,570 forest fires every year?

Answer 33

LIGHTNING

Question 34

Lightning takes the ___ route to Earth and areas such as ____ and ____ should be avoided.

Answer 34

SHORTEST, WIRE FENCES, AND HILLTOPS

Question 35

What is a major cause of fires in the western US where the climate is dry?

Answer 35

LIGHTNING

Question 36

Controlled fires may be used to ____.

Answer 36

CONTROL INSECTS OR DISEASES, ELIMINATE UNDESIRABLE TREES, PREPARE A SEED BED, REDUCE UNDERBRUSH, OPEN UP SMALL AREAS OF THE FOREST.

Question 37

____ and ____ are the major cause of uncontrolled forest fires in the US.

Answer 37

MAN AND HIS ACTIVITY

Question 38

Name some causes of wildland fires in the US.

Answer 38

ARSON, DEBRIS BURNING, SMOKERS, RAILROADS, EQUIPMENT, CHILDREN, LIGHTNING, CAMPFIRES

Question 39

Wildfires are most frequent between ___ and ___.

Answer 39

12:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Question 40

____ fires usually occur after dark.

Answer 40

INCENDIARY

Question 41

What is the number one cause of wildfires in North Carolina?

Answer 41

CARELESS DEBRIS BURNING

Question 42

Cars equipped with a catalytic converter should be kept away from _______ areas.

Answer 42

DRY AND GRASSY

Question 43

It is important to notify ____ before you set a controlled fire.

Answer 43

FORESTRY AGENCY