Name: ​Louise Aldrin E.

Bayog Date: ​March 5, 2020

Section: ​GENESIS 11

SEMI-FINAL EXAM for DRRR (online)

TOPIC/S COVERED: FIRE

GENERAL DIRECTION. For test 1, no need to write the questions, answer. For test II, write first the question
then your answer.

I. IDENTIFICATION. Answer directly.

1. asphyxiation What is the leading cause of death during fire disasters? ​Asphyxiation
2. ​Carbon monoxide During a fire incident, the fire consumes the oxygen in the atmosphere, while at the
same time increases the other deadly toxic substance, what is that element?
For numbers 3, 4, and 5. Fire extinguishers are rated with “A”, “B”, and “C”. Answer the type of extinguisher
needed here:
3. ​A For wood or paper fires only;
4. ​B for flammable liquid and grease fires;
5. ​C for electrical fires
6. ​ABC extinguisher​ What type of extinguisher is recommended for home use?
7-8 ​Home Fire Sprinkler System​ This is a system that is also recommended to be installed inside our homes
aside from the alarm system. It can put out the fire when you are away from home, and if they are connected to an
alarm system, you may notify the fire department in your absence. What is this system?

9. ​Baking soda A fire extinguisher is highly recommended in our homes. What other known home products
being used in the kitchen we can safely use when a fire extinguisher is not available?
10. ​Yell “Fire” After escaping a fire, what is your next move aside from calling 911 or the fire department?

II. Short Answer Essay

1. What are the possible causes of fire? Give at least 5.
A house can easily catch fire from the misuse of appliances and heating equipment to smoking in
bedrooms. There are 10 causes of fire: Cooking equipment, Heating, Smoking in Bedrooms, Electrical
equipment, Candles, Curious children, Faulty Wiring, Barbeques, Flammable liquids, and Lightning. But
here in the Philippines, the most common causes of fire are Matches, it happens when children are playing
with it when parents or guardians are not around.

2. Why do you need to yell “fire” when you see a fire start?
When you discover a fire, raise the alarm by yelling FIRE! (to alert anyone in the immediate vicinity)
and then turn on the nearest push-glass fire alarm call-point (small red box, close to major exits). Using
a fire extinguisher to tackle the fire if you are safe, but only when your escape is clear.
3. If a fire starts in your home or you hear the smoke alarm, what will you do?
When you hear a smoke alarm or find a fire: don't panic, tell everyone in the house to use your
preplanned escape route and get you out of the building as soon as possible, and keep smoke low or run
on to the ground in the cleaner air where you can breathe easily and don't stop to gather valuables. Do
not enter the building again: find anything safe in the neighborhood of the building and wait for the
fire department to come if anyone is still in the building, notify the fire department and provide
information when they return to this house.
4. When you are in a building specifically on the fifth floor then a fire starts, what is the safest way to use
in going out of the building? Why?
Never Ignore a Fire Alarm Your first reaction should be to grab your room keys, alert the people
around you, and go. Act immediately but try to stay calm. Stay low in case of smoke or fumes. If you’re
 in bed, roll off the bed and crawl to the door. Don’t waste time getting dressed or searching for
valuables. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are trained to do so. Leave fire fighting to the
professionals. To waken anyone who may be asleep, shout, “Fire! Everyone out!”
5. Fires produce many poisonous gases, some are heavy and will sink low to the floor; others will rise,
carrying soot towards the ceiling. Because of that, what is the best thing to do and how long is your
head above the floor? Why?
If you must exit through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit. Fires produce
many poisonous gases. Some are heavy and will sink low to the floor; others will rise carrying soot
towards the ceiling. Crawling with your head at a level of 1 to 2 feet above the ground will
temporarily provide the best air.

6. In case your clothes catch on fire, what will you do?

If clothes catch fire they can spread very quickly, engulfing the victims in flames.
Remember to Stop, Drop, Roll & Cool. This is an effective technique for extinguishing flames on
clothing and hair, but it also has an important psychological component. The three simple steps are
easy to remember and practice, and provide fire victims with a clear routine they can use should
they catch fire. This helps prevent panicking, especially in children, and makes it easier for
firefighters or other nearby people to help extinguish the fire.

7. When does the “stop, drop, and roll” be used?

If clothes catch fire, "Stop, Drop, and Roll" is included.
Learn to hold pupils out of flames. Stay where you are when clothes catch fire. Go back to the ground
and place your hands over your eyes and ears. Turn back and forth until the fires are extinguished. Get
help from a person who cools the burns and provides emergency assistance

8. When escaping through a closed door the advice is you need to ‘feel the door’ first using the back of
your hand? Why is it so necessary?
There must ALWAYS be a clear path to each exit. Obstacles in the way can cause people to trip
and fall, adding more possibility of injuries. Make sure all escape routes are clearly marked so
those who are trying to escape the building have no problem finding where they need to go during a
stressful situation

9. If flames and smoke are not blocking your way out, what is your next move?
Know your way out. ​An escape plan can help every member of a family get out of a burning house. The
idea is to get outside ​quickly and safely​.
10. What are the things you need to prepare to make your home safe?
To make our home safe, Take preventative measures and be prepared for worst-case scenarios with
these home safety essentials: Always be prepared, Smart Lock, Packed First Aid Kit, Safety Ladder, App
Alerts, Motion Detector Lights, Emergency Radio, and Portable Space Heater.

11. How could you help prevent fire? State everything listed.
These things help in preventing fire: ​Avoid smoking in bed, or when drowsy or medicated, Provide
smokers with deep, sturdy ashtrays. Douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before disposal, Keep
matches and lighters up high, away from children, preferably in a locked cabinet, Make sure your
home heating source is clean and in working order, Use portable heaters in well-ventilated rooms only,
Use kerosene heaters only if permitted by law in your area. Refuel kerosene heaters outdoors only,
after they have cooled, Have chimneys and wood stoves inspected annually and cleaned if necessary,
Keep the stove area clean and clear of combustibles, such as towels, clothing, curtains, bags, boxes, and
other appliances, Cook with short or restrained sleeves, Conduct a home hazard hunt, Check electrical
wiring in your home. Fix frayed extension cords, exposed wires, or loose plugs, Make sure wiring is not
under rugs, over nails, or in high traffic areas, Outlets should have cover plates and no exposed wiring,
 Avoid overloading outlets or extension cords, Only purchase appliances and electrical devices that bear
the label of a testing laboratory such as Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), etc.

12. What are the different ways to prevent and extinguish fires? Explain comprehensively.
Hundreds of thousands of fires, both big and small, break out in workplaces around the country
every year. While many are controllable and only a very small percentage result in fatalities, ensuring that
staff and employers are trained in effective fire safety practices, such as extinguisher usage, is key to
keeping these figures low.

To understand how best to extinguish a fire, there must first be an appreciation of the three
elements that make up the ‘fire triangle’: heat, fuel, and oxygen. As fire is primarily a chemical reaction,
removing one or more of these three factors will prevent the combustion from taking place.

Heat is required to ignite a fire and will continue to be generated as the fire burns. For intentional
fires, this could be as simple as the striking of a match. For accidental fires, however, ignition can occur as
a result of obstructing ventilation on machinery that heats up, or flammable materials being too close to
heaters.

Fuel can be anything that is combustible, such as wood, petroleum and spirits, and a number of
gases. Solid fuels must reach a critical temperature in order to ignite, while many liquids release flammable
vapors even when cold. Gases are the most hazardous and temperamental state and can combust
instantaneously.

The air feeding a fire only needs to be made up of 16% Oxygen in order to react with the heat and
fuel. Generally, at low/normal altitude, the level is over 20%.

13. Why is strict compliance with the provisions of building permits important in preventing fires? Who
are the people responsible for implementing and monitoring fire safety regulations? What is your role
as a building dweller in maintaining fire safety?
The building owner will most often take care of making sure the workplace is compliant with the
latest fire codes, but there are other pieces of fire protection and prevention equipment employers must be
sure to provide and maintain. Ensure you have the right processes in place for providing, inspecting, and
maintaining portable fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, and other fire safety
equipment. Your responsibilities include: Have fire safety measures in place and maintain them. Plan for
an emergency. Provide staff with the appropriate training and fire safety instructions. Carry out a fire risk
assessment and review it regularly.

III. Performance Task:

● Develop a Family Disaster Emergency Plan for Fire. Make a sketch plan for your exit. (Study the guide
provided on the files sent.)

● Make a video with your family as your partner in demonstrating a fire situation incident. Consider all
those necessary do’s and don’ts.

Note
Send your answers to any available resources and ways of communicating. As usual, send it through my
facebook/messenger or Gmail account.

Performance task is due on May 12, 2020 via email