Fire Safety

Question 1

Which THREE of the following are elements of structure within a building?

Answer 1

COLUMNS, STAIRCASE AND BEAMS

Question 2

Which of the following materials used for flashings and roofs melts at 327oC and therefore presents a danger of molten metal to firefighters working beneath the roof?

Answer 2

LEAD

Question 3

Which one of the following extinguishing properties is NOT consistent with the methods in which a water spray protection system extinguishes an oil fire?

Answer 3

Reduction of the amount of fuel available.

Question 4

Which THREE of the following are features of Open Circuit Alarm Systems?

Answer 4

DETECTORS ARE WIRED IN PARALELL

NO CURRENT FLOW WHEN ON STANDBY

THE OPERATION OF A DETECTOR ACTIVATES THE ALARM

Question 5

Which THREE of the following are key elements of a fire safety management system?

Answer 5

i) Maintenance Plan
ii) Staff Training Plan
iii) Fire Action Plan