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Fire Department > Prevention > Fire Safety IQ
The best way to prevent fires is to stop them before they start - in a word - "prevention". Take the time now to test your fire safety I.Q. because what you don't know can hurt you.
1. The amount of dollars lost each year to arson is a) $1 million; b) $2 billion; c) $20 million.
2. A Fire Safe Sitter needs to know your family's home fire escape plan. True or False.
3. Exposure to 156ºF water can cause a 3rd degree burn in a) 5 seconds; b) 30 seconds; c) 1 second.
4. Hot liquids cause ________% of burns to small children. a) 50; b) 80; c) 25
5. A 5 lb. ABC Multi-purpose extinguisher can discharge completely in as little as ________ seconds. a) 8; b) 10; c) 30
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