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How did you do?  How is your knowledge of Fire Safety?  Below are the answers from the previous page.

1.  The amount of dollars lost each year to arson is b) $2 billion.  However, the true total is undoubtedly higher.

2.  A Fire Safe Sitter needs to know your family's home fire escape plan.  True.  The family should review the home fire escape plan, explain where all the exits are, especially from each child's room, safe meeting place, and trusted neighbor's home to go to in case of an emergency.

3.  Exposure to 156ºF water can cause a 3rd degree burn in c) 1 second. 

4.  Hot liquids cause ________% of burns to small children.  b) 80.  Burns and scalds rank among the most serious and painful injuries.  The majority of all bun injuries result from contact with scalding liquid, burning clothing or other materials or with electricity or chemicals.

5.  A 5 lb. ABC Multi-purpose extinguisher can discharge completely in as little as ________ seconds.  b) 10.  A 5 lb. ABC Multi-purpose extinguisher is the recommended size and type for home use.