Fire Safety Training Quiz.

Test your knowledge on essential fire safety protocols and ensure you’re prepared to act quickly and safely in case of an emergency. This quiz covers key practices to protect yourself and others in fire-related situations.

FIRE SAFETY QUIZ QUESTIONS

INTRODUCTION

This comprehensive fire safety quiz contains 50 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge of fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and workplace safety protocols.

Each question has four options (a-d). Please select the best answer for each question. The answer key is provided at the end of the quiz for self-assessment.

 QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What is the first thing you should do when you discover a fire? a) Try to extinguish it yourself b) Activate the fire alarm c) Call your supervisor d) Gather your belongings
2. What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire extinguisher operation? a) Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray b) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep c) Push, Activate, Spray, Stop d) Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Stop
3. What is the minimum safe distance to stand from a fire when using a fire extinguisher? a) 2-4 feet b) 4-6 feet c) 6-8 feet d) 10-12 feet
4. Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires? a) Water extinguisher b) Class A extinguisher c) Class C extinguisher d) Wet chemical extinguisher
5. What does Class A fire involve? a) Flammable liquids b) Ordinary combustibles like wood and paper c) Electrical equipment d) Combustible metals
6. How often should fire extinguishers be inspected? a) Weekly b) Monthly c) Quarterly d) Annually
7. What is the maximum distance you should have to travel to reach a fire extinguisher? a) 50 feet b) 75 feet c) 100 feet d) 150 feet
8. What should you do if your clothing catches fire? a) Run to find water b) Stop, Drop, and Roll c) Wave your arms to put out flames d) Remove clothing immediately
9. Which of the following is NOT a component of the fire triangle? a) Oxygen b) Heat c) Fuel d) Carbon dioxide
10. What type of fire involves flammable liquids like gasoline and oil? a) Class A b) Class B c) Class C d) Class D
11. At what temperature do most smoke detectors activate? a) They detect smoke particles, not temperature b) 100°F c) 150°F d) 200°F
12. How many seconds do you typically have to escape a house fire? a) 30 seconds b) 1-2 minutes c) 3-5 minutes d) 10 minutes
13. What should you do if you encounter smoke while evacuating? a) Stand upright and move quickly b) Crawl low under the smoke c) Cover your face with dry cloth d) Hold your breath and run
14. Which door should you check before opening during a fire evacuation? a) Only exit doors b) All doors should be checked for heat c) No need to check doors d) Only doors that are closed
15. What is the proper way to check a door for heat? a) Open it slightly to peek b) Use the back of your hand on the door and doorknob c) Kick it open quickly d) Use your palm on the door
16. What should you do if you’re trapped in a room during a fire? a) Break a window immediately b) Seal cracks around the door with cloth and signal for help c) Hide in a closet d) Wait by the door for rescue
17. Where should you meet after evacuating a building? a) In the parking lot b) At the designated assembly point c) Across the street d) Anywhere away from the building
18. Should you ever re-enter a burning building? a) Yes, if you forgot something valuable b) Yes, if you think you can put out the fire c) No, never re-enter a burning building d) Yes, if directed by a coworker
19. What does Class C fire involve? a) Cooking oils b) Ordinary combustibles c) Electrical equipment d) Combustible metals
20. How should flammable liquids be stored? a) In any container b) In approved, labeled containers away from heat sources c) Near the exit for easy access d) In the same area as oxidizers
21. What is the most common cause of workplace fires? a) Arson b) Electrical equipment c) Smoking materials d) Cooking equipment
22. What type of extinguisher should be used on cooking oil fires? a) Water extinguisher b) Class A extinguisher c) Class K or wet chemical extinguisher d) Foam extinguisher
23. How long does a typical fire extinguisher discharge last? a) 5-10 seconds b) 10-20 seconds c) 30-45 seconds d) 1-2 minutes
24. What should you do if a fire extinguisher’s pressure gauge is in the red zone? a) Use it immediately b) Shake it and use it c) Report it for recharging or replacement d) Add more pressure yourself
25. Which of the following materials can spontaneously combust? a) Metal filing cabinets b) Oily rags c) Plastic bottles d) Glass containers
26. What is the purpose of a fire door? a) To prevent theft b) To contain fire and smoke c) To provide privacy d) To save energy
27. Should fire doors be kept open or closed? a) Always open for easy access b) Always closed unless equipped with automatic closing devices c) Open during business hours d) It doesn’t matter
28. What is the recommended frequency for fire drills in most workplaces? a) Monthly b) Quarterly c) Semi-annually d) Annually
29. Where should exit signs be located? a) Only at main entrances b) At all exits and along exit routes c) In break rooms only d) Near fire extinguishers
30. What should you do if the fire alarm sounds? a) Wait to see if it’s a drill b) Finish what you’re doing first c) Evacuate immediately using the nearest safe exit d) Call security to confirm
31. Can you use water on an electrical fire? a) Yes, water works on all fires b) No, it can cause electrocution c) Yes, but only cold water d) Only if the electricity is turned off first
32. What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire safety? a) Run, Alert, Call, Exit b) Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate c) Remove, Activate, Close, Exit d) React, Assess, Contain, Escape
33. How should combustible waste be disposed of? a) In any trash can b) In designated, covered metal containers c) Left outside the building d) Stored until the end of the day
34. What is a fire watch? a) A clock that sounds during fires b) A person assigned to monitor an area for fire hazards c) A type of fire alarm d) A fire prevention video
35. How often should emergency lighting be tested? a) Daily b) Weekly c) Monthly d) Only when it appears broken
36. What should you do with extension cords? a) Daisy chain them together b) Run them under carpets c) Use them only temporarily and not as permanent wiring d) Overload them to save outlets
37. What distance should combustible materials be kept from heat sources? a) 1 foot b) 2 feet c) 3 feet minimum d) 5 feet
38. Who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace? a) Only the fire safety officer b) Only management c) Only the facilities department d) Everyone in the workplace
39. What should you do with a damaged electrical cord? a) Tape it up and keep using it b) Remove from service and report it c) Use it only for low-power devices d) Hide it so no one worries
40. What type of fire involves combustible metals? a) Class A b) Class B c) Class C d) Class D
41. Should you use elevators during a fire evacuation? a) Yes, they’re faster b) No, always use stairs c) Only if they’re not crowded d) Yes, but only go down
42. What is the primary purpose of a sprinkler system? a) To completely extinguish all fires b) To control fire growth and provide time for evacuation c) To save property d) To replace fire extinguishers
43. How should portable heaters be used safely? a) Near curtains for warmth distribution b) Left unattended when necessary c) At least 3 feet from combustibles and never left unattended d) Plugged into extension cords
44. What does a fire safety plan include? a) Only extinguisher locations b) Evacuation routes, procedures, assembly points, and responsibilities c) Only emergency contact numbers d) Just the fire alarm location
45. What should you do if someone’s clothing is on fire and they’re running? a) Chase them with water b) Let them run it out c) Stop them and make them Stop, Drop, and Roll d) Throw a blanket at them from a distance
46. How often should exit routes be inspected? a) Monthly b) Only after construction c) Regularly, and they should be kept clear at all times d) Once a year
47. What is the purpose of fire-resistant or fire-rated construction? a) To make buildings fireproof b) To slow fire spread and provide time for evacuation c) To eliminate the need for extinguishers d) To reduce insurance costs
48. When should you attempt to fight a fire with an extinguisher? a) Always, no matter the size b) Only when the fire is small, you have an escape route, and you’re trained c) Never, always wait for firefighters d) Only if you’re with other people
49. What should be done with fire alarm pull stations? a) Cover them to prevent accidental activation b) Keep them visible, accessible, and unobstructed c) Lock them to prevent misuse d) Paint them to match the walls
50. What information should be included when calling 911 for a fire? a) Only the address b) Address, nature of emergency, location of fire, any injuries, your name c) Just say there’s a fire and hang up d) Only your phone number

QUIZ ANSWER KEY

1. b) Activate the fire alarm
2. b) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
3. c) 6-8 feet
4. c) Class C extinguisher
5. b) Ordinary combustibles like wood and paper
6. b) Monthly
7. b) 75 feet
8. b) Stop, Drop, and Roll
9. d) Carbon dioxide
10. b) Class B
11. a) They detect smoke particles, not temperature
12. b) 1-2 minutes
13. b) Crawl low under the smoke
14. b) All doors should be checked for heat
15. b) Use the back of your hand on the door and doorknob
16. b) Seal cracks around the door with cloth and signal for help
17. b) At the designated assembly point
18. c) No, never re-enter a burning building
19. c) Electrical equipment
20. b) In approved, labeled containers away from heat sources
21. b) Electrical equipment
22. c) Class K or wet chemical extinguisher
23. b) 10-20 seconds
24. c) Report it for recharging or replacement
25. b) Oily rags
26. b) To contain fire and smoke
27. b) Always closed unless equipped with automatic closing devices
28. b) Quarterly
29. b) At all exits and along exit routes
30. c) Evacuate immediately using the nearest safe exit
31. b) No, it can cause electrocution
32. b) Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate
33. b) In designated, covered metal containers
34. b) A person assigned to monitor an area for fire hazards
35. c) Monthly
36. c) Use them only temporarily and not as permanent wiring
37. c) 3 feet minimum
38. d) Everyone in the workplace
39. b) Remove from service and report it
40. d) Class D
41. b) No, always use stairs
42. b) To control fire growth and provide time for evacuation
43. c) At least 3 feet from combustibles and never left unattended
44. b) Evacuation routes, procedures, assembly points, and responsibilities
45. c) Stop them and make them Stop, Drop, and Roll
46. c) Regularly, and they should be kept clear at all times
47. b) To slow fire spread and provide time for evacuation
48. b) Only when the fire is small, you have an escape route, and you’re trained
49. b) Keep them visible, accessible, and unobstructed
50. b) Address, nature of emergency, location of fire, any injuries, your name