26 – 32 points: Fire smart

10 – 20 points: You are at risk

<10 points: Fire failure

Correct Answers

Q1: In the event of a fire, do you:

(c) Escape and then alert the Fire Services

Q2: The leading cause of fire death is:

(b) Asphyxiation

3: Chimneys should be higher than the roof by:

(b) at least 3 feet

Q4: Smoke alarms should be tested once a month, batteries replaced at least once a year. You should replace smoke alarm units:

(b) Every 10 years

5: Place smoke alarms directly on the ceiling or on the wall. If on the wall, place smoke alarms:

(b) 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling

6: Cords and plugs are the cause of:

(c) 28% of home electric fire deaths

7: Have your heating system serviced:

(b) Once a year before winter

8: Lead cause of fire in winter:

(a) Heating equipment

9: Check closed doors for heat before opening:

(a) Use the back of your hand

10: If your clothes catch on fire, you should:

(c) Stop, drop and roll

11: As you leave a fire, should you:

(a) Close doors behind you

12: If escaping smoke, air is cleanest at:

(b) One to two feet above the floor

13: If there is a microwave or oven fire:

(b) Keep the door closed

14: The No. 1 cause of home fires is:

(b) Cooking

15: When sleeping leave your bedroom door:

(a) Closed

16: The majority of home fire deaths occur:

(a) Between 10pm and 6am