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Take this quiz and enlighten yourself with fire safety trivia.


1. Most fires in Cincinnati occur between the hours of

A. 11am and 4pm
B. 4pm and 11pm
C. 11pm and 4am

2. The most dangerous fire is an

A. electrical fire
B. unattended campfire
C. unreported fire

3. Smokers are the major cause of fatal fires.

True or False?

4. Which season is the busiest for firefighters?

A. winter
B. spring
C. summer
D. fall

5. Throughout America, there are about 15 deaths a day from home fires.

True or False?

6. Which is NOT a major cause of fire?

A. cigarettes
B. cooking
C. heating
D. unattended curling irons

7. Smoke detectors should be replaced?

A. Every year
B. Every five years
C. Every ten years
D. Not necessary

8. Chances are, every 10 years each family will have at least one fire serious enough to call the Fire Department.

True or false?

Answer Key:

  1. B. Most fires in Cincinnati occur between the hours of 4pm and 11pm.
  2. C. An unreported fire is the most dangerous fire.
  3. True.
  4. A. Winter is the busiest season for firefighters.
  5. False. There are about 21 deaths a day from home fires.
  6. D. Curling irons are not a major cause of fire.
  7. F. Manufacturers recommend replacement every ten years becasue the sensing element wears out.
  8. True.



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