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1) When a fire is detected there are Four Key Actions that should be taken, which order should these be in? A) Raise the Alarm, Evacuate the Building, Call the Fire Service, Tackle the Fire if it is safe to do so and you are competent to do so. B) Tackle the Fire if it is safe to do so, Call the Fire Service, Evacuate the Building and Raise the Alarm. C) Evacuate the Building, Tackle the Fire, Call the Fire Service and Raise the Alarm.
A B C
2) What type of fire extinguisher should be used on paper, wood or linen? A) Water B) CO2 C) Foam
A B C
3) How do you operate a Fire Extinguisher (clue: PASS)? A) Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, remove the Pin and Sweep from side to side. B) Squeeze the handles; remove the Pin, Aim at the base of the fire and Sweep from side to side to cover all the fire. C) Remove the Pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handles and Sweep from side to side to cover the base of the fire.
A B C
4) What should you do first of all on electrical fires if it is possible and safe to do so? A) Save any programmes you are working on. B) Operate any Isolation switches. C) Unplug or switch off the power.
A B C
5) What type of extinguisher can be used on an electrical fire that is still connected to the electricity supply? A) Carbon Dioxide / CO2 B) Powder C) Water
A B C
6) Which is the safest extinguisher for tackling kitchen oil fires? A) Foam B) Water C) Wet Chemical
A B C
7) Which type of extinguisher would be dangerous to use on live electrical equipment or kitchen oil fires? A) Water B) Carbon Dioxide / CO2 C) Powder
A B C
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8) What type of fire extinguisher should be used on paper, wood or linen? a. A) Water B) CO2 C) Foam
A B C
9) What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire? a. Raise the Alarm B) Tackle the Fire C) Call the Fire Service
A B C
10) How do you test that a room is safe to enter? a. Open it slowly and peer around the edge b. Check if the door is hot by touching the door and handle, paying particular attention to the edges of the door. c. Run outside and obtain a ladder so that you can see through the window.
A B C
11) When a fire is detected there are Four Key Actions that should be taken, which order should these be in? a. Raise the Alarm, Evacuate the Building, Call the Fire Service, Tackle the Fire if it is safe to do so and you are competent to do so. b. Tackle the Fire if it is safe to do so, Call the Fire Service, Evacuate the Building and Raise the Alarm. c. C) Evacuate the Building, Tackle the Fire, Call the Fire Service and Raise the Alarm.
A B C
12) What should you do first of all on electrical fires if it is possible and safe to do so? a. Switch off the power. b. Operate any Isolation switches. c. Pull out the Plug
A B C
13) Which type of extinguisher would be dangerous to use on live electrical equipment or kitchen oil fires? a. Powder Water b. Carbon Dioxide / CO2 c. Water
A B C
14) Which is the safest extinguisher for tackling kitchen oil fires? a. Foam B) Wet Chemical C) Water
A B C
15) How do you operate a Fire Extinguisher (clue: PASS)? a. Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, remove the Pin and Sweep from side to side. b. Remove the Pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handles and Sweep from side to side to cover the base of the fire. c. Squeeze the handles; remove the Pin, Aim at the base of the fire and Sweep from side to side to cover all the fire.
A B C
Questions
Where is hotels assembly (Muster) area?
If you work in the kitchen area, where are the gas emergency cut-off isolators located?
Is your kitchen fitted with an automatic Fire Suppression System that can be operated manually if required?
In the event of a fire alarm what action should housekeeping staff take, if it is safe to do so, before leaving the hotel?
If you identify a fire hazard, what should you do about it?
How should you raise the alarm?
Who is the Fire Co-ordinator in your hotel?
If you discover a fire in its very early stages and think that you can deal with it yourself do so but only after:
1. raising the alarm
2. and making sure someone knows what you are doing.
You must remember however that fire can spread very quickly. Even a small contained fire, can quickly produce dangerous smoke and fumes which can kill in minutes.
If you are unsure if it is safe, do not tackle the fire, no matter how small.
If in doubt raise the alarm, leave and stay out until the Fire Service says that it is safe.