Home Fire Safety For Adults
Across
- 3. Carbon ______ is often called the invisible killer.
- 7. _____ out of five fire fatalities happen in homes with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that are not working.
- 8. Keep smoke alarms at least 10 feet away from the ________, if possible.
- 9. Installed on doors and windows for safety, but some types can trap you in a fire. Choose those with quick-release devices.
- 10. Outside each sleeping area, on every level of home
- 13. Have a ________ ________ at least twice a year in your home.
- 15. A condition where a person has persistent difficulty discarding personal possessions. The large amount of possessions fills the home and prevent the normal use of the space.
- 18. _______ wiring may be old or worn from the weight of piles. Pests could chew on wires. Damaged wires can start fires.
- 19. Never use your _____ to heat your home.
Down
- 1. Find at least _____ ways out of your home.
- 2. A ________ must be used in a well-ventilated location, outdoors, away from windows, doors, and vent openings.
- 4. ______ impedes the search and rescue of people and pets.
- 5. Wet ____ from paints, stains, and varnishes can ignite on their own.
- 6. Test all smoke detectors at least once a ________.
- 11. Blocked pathways and _____ may hinder escape from a fire.
- 12. A _______ door may slow the spread of smoke, fire, and heat.
- 14. Hoarding puts first _________ in harm’s way.
- 16. Make sure all exits can be opened easily from the _______.
- 17. Never leave rags in a _____.