1. Where do the majority of fire deaths in the U.S. occur?
In the workplace
In the home
Outdoors
In motor vehicle accidents

2. What is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S.?
Heating units
Smoking
Cooking
Arson

3. How many smoke detectors should you have in your home?
One
Two
Five
At least one on each level and outside each bedroom

4. What is the best way to protect your children in case of fire?
Develop a home fire escape plan with a designated meeting place outside and practice it with your children.
Teach children of the dangers associated with fire, including sources of fire like stoves and matches.
Demonstrate to children how to stop, drop to the ground and roll if their clothes catch on fire.
All of the above.

5. The proper use of extension cords includes which of the following?
a. running cord under carpeting
b. running cord across doorways
c. for reasonable extension to electrical socket
d. for purpose of gaining additional outlets for many electrical appliances

6. Most recent statistics indicate that over what percent of fire deaths occur in homes where there are no working smoke detectors?
25%
50%
75%
100%

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