Put a Freeze on Winter Fires 

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How many feet should you keep things that can burn away from heat sources (candles, space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, and radiators)?

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  • A.
    1 foot
  • B.
    At least 3 feet
  • C.
    At least 5 feet
• 2.
  How often should you have heating equipment and chimney(s) cleaned and inspected by a professional?

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  • A.
    Once a year.
  • B.
    Every 5 years.
  • C.
    When it has a burning smell.
• 3.
  How often should you test and dust your smoke alarm?

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  • A.
    Annually 
  • B.
    Monthly 
  • C.
    Every 2 years
• 4.
  Where should Carbon Monoxide alarms be located in your home?

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  • A.
    Outside sleeping areas and on each level of your home.
  • B.
    Above any gas appliance.
  • C.
    In low areas, near the floor. 
• 5.
  If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds, what should you do?

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  • A.
    Remain in the home until help arrives.
  • B.
    Get out, stay out, and call 911 from outside.
  • C.
    Gather belongings and valuables.
• 6.
  What should you keep in front of your fire place?

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  • A.
    A sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.
  • B.
    Decorations. 
  • C.
    Cozy pillows and blankets. 
  • D.
    Wet clothing, so they can dry.
• 7.
  Does Carbon Monoxide have a scent?

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  • A.
    No, you can not see, taste, or smell it. 
  • B.
    Yes, it does have a scent. 
• 8.
  When should you turn off and unplug space heaters?

  • A.
    At the end of the day. 
  • B.
    When you get warm enough. 
  • C.
    When you leave the room or go to bed.
• 9.
  Where should you plug in space heaters?

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  • A.
     A power strip
  • B.
    An extension cord
  • C.
    Directly into the wall outlet
• 10.
  Where should you AVOID keeping candles?

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  • A.
    In the bedroom or where people may fall asleep.
  • B.
    On a flat surface. 
  • C.
    In a candle holder. 
  • D.
    On a sturdy and uncluttered surface. 

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Fire Safety Newbie

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  You’re at the beginning of your fire safety education journey. Although you may not have all of the fire safety information memorized, there are many sources for you to check out to stay safe this winter holiday season.Keep reading to learn how you can take your fire safety score up!Remember the importance of smoke alarms, cooking safety, smoking safety, heating safety, an escape plan, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Electrical and Appliance Safety.Lets review the correct answers from the quiz!1. You should keep things that can burn AT LEAST 3 FEET AWAY away from heat sources.2. You should have heating equipment and chimney(s) cleaned and inspected by a professional ONCE A YEAR.3. You should test and dust your smoke alarm MONLTHY.4. You should have Carbon Monoxide alarms OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS AND ON EACH LEVEL OF YOUR HOME.5. If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds GET OUT, STAY OUT, AND CALL 911 FROM OUTSIDE. 6. You should keep A STURDY SCREEN TO STOP SPARKS FROM FLYING INTO THE ROOM in front of your fire place. 7. YOU CAN NOT SEE, TASTE. OR SMELL Carbon Monoxide.8. You should turn off and unplug space heaters WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM OR GO TO BED.9. You should plug space heaters DIRECTLY INTO THE WALL OUTLET. 10. You should you AVOID keeping candles IN THE BEDROOM OR WHERE PEOPLE MAY FALL ASLEEP. For more information on how to prevent winter fires, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/winter and www.nfpa.org/winter.Follow us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachFD/
• 2.
  Fire Safety Enthusiast

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  You like learning the information and practicing fire safety this winter season. Great job! Keep learning all of the information that is out there on fire safety and share it with your friends and family.Remember the importance of smoke alarms, cooking safety, smoking safety, heating safety, an escape plan, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Electrical and Appliance Safety.Lets review the correct answers from the quiz!1. You should keep things that can burn AT LEAST 3 FEET AWAY away from heat sources.2. You should have heating equipment and chimney(s) cleaned and inspected by a professional ONCE A YEAR.3. You should test and dust your smoke alarm MONLTHY.4. You should have Carbon Monoxide alarms OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS AND ON EACH LEVEL OF YOUR HOME.5. If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds GET OUT, STAY OUT, AND CALL 911 FROM OUTSIDE. 6. You should keep A STURDY SCREEN TO STOP SPARKS FROM FLYING INTO THE ROOM in front of your fire place. 7. YOU CAN NOT SEE, TASTE. OR SMELL Carbon Monoxide.8. You should turn off and unplug space heaters WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM OR GO TO BED.9. You should plug space heaters DIRECTLY INTO THE WALL OUTLET. 10. You should you AVOID keeping candles IN THE BEDROOM OR WHERE PEOPLE MAY FALL ASLEEP. For more information on how to prevent winter fires, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/winter and www.nfpa.org/winter.Follow us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachFD/
• 3.
  Your are right on track with fire safety!

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  You know how important fire safety is and are looking for all the latest and new information on fire safety for this winter season. Keep up the great work on building your knowledge of the importance of fire safety!Remember the importance of smoke alarms, cooking safety, smoking safety, heating safety, an escape plan, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Electrical and Appliance Safety.Lets review the correct answers from the quiz!1. You should keep things that can burn AT LEAST 3 FEET AWAY away from heat sources.2. You should have heating equipment and chimney(s) cleaned and inspected by a professional ONCE A YEAR.3. You should test and dust your smoke alarm MONLTHY.4. You should have Carbon Monoxide alarms OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS AND ON EACH LEVEL OF YOUR HOME.5. If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds GET OUT, STAY OUT, AND CALL 911 FROM OUTSIDE. 6. You should keep A STURDY SCREEN TO STOP SPARKS FROM FLYING INTO THE ROOM in front of your fire place. 7. YOU CAN NOT SEE, TASTE. OR SMELL Carbon Monoxide.8. You should turn off and unplug space heaters WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM OR GO TO BED.9. You should plug space heaters DIRECTLY INTO THE WALL OUTLET. 10. You should you AVOID keeping candles IN THE BEDROOM OR WHERE PEOPLE MAY FALL ASLEEP. For more information on how to prevent winter fires, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/winter and www.nfpa.org/winter.Follow us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachFD/
• 4.
  Fire Safety Expert!

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  You've got fire safety for this winter season down to a science!You’re a master of fire safety in your home! When your friends have a question about winter fire safety, they come to you first. You’re always happy to share your wisdom to help keep others stay safe this winter season. Lets review the correct answers from the quiz!1. You should keep things that can burn AT LEAST 3 FEET AWAY away from heat sources.2. You should have heating equipment and chimney(s) cleaned and inspected by a professional ONCE A YEAR.3. You should test and dust your smoke alarm MONLTHY.4. You should have Carbon Monoxide alarms OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS AND ON EACH LEVEL OF YOUR HOME.5. If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds GET OUT, STAY OUT, AND CALL 911 FROM OUTSIDE. 6. You should keep A STURDY SCREEN TO STOP SPARKS FROM FLYING INTO THE ROOM in front of your fire place. 7. YOU CAN NOT SEE, TASTE. OR SMELL Carbon Monoxide.8. You should turn off and unplug space heaters WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM OR GO TO BED.9. You should plug space heaters DIRECTLY INTO THE WALL OUTLET. 10. You should you AVOID keeping candles IN THE BEDROOM OR WHERE PEOPLE MAY FALL ASLEEP. For more information on how to prevent winter fires, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/winter and www.nfpa.org/winter.Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachFD/