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  • What year was CAL FIRE established?
    1885
  • Where do firefighters sleep during their shift?
    At the fire station dorms or bunk rooms.
  • What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
    Stop, Drop, and Roll
  • What famous superhero team includes a character called "The Human Torch"
    Fantastic Four
  • What number do you call in the U.S. for fire emergencies?
    911
  • How long is a typical firefighter shift?
    Usually 24 hours on duty
  • What 3 things make up the Fire Triangle?
    Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen
  • What happens to smoke during a fire?
    It rises and spreads along the ceiling.
  • True or False! Firefighters slide down poles at every station.
    False- Many stations dont have them anymore, they are dangerous, causing injuries like broken limbs, sprains, and back issues
  • True or False! Water can put out all fires
    False- some fires require foam or other methods, can make some significantly worse. It works best on solid combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)
  • What color fire is usually the hottest?
    Blue
  • True or False! Smoke can be more dangerous than flames?
    True, it is the leading cause of death in home fires and contains toxic, sometimes fatal gases.
  • Besides fires, what else do fire fighters respond to?
    Medical emergencies, car accidents, rescues, disasters
  • Why do firefighters wear heavy gear?
    To protect from heat, flames, and falling debris.
  • What do firefighters call the team working on one truck?
    An engine company or crew
  • True or False! You should hide in a closet during a fire?
    False, you should exit the building
  • What video game character is famous using a Fire Flower to transform and shoot fireballs
    Mario (fire flower)
  • True or False! Wildfires can move faster than a person can run
    True
  • What tool do firefighters use to break windows or doors?
    Halligan bar or axe.
  • Why do firefighters crawl in smokey rooms?
    Cleaner air is closer to the floor.
  • What Pixar movie has a fire dad named Bernie
    Elemental
  • Do firefighters cook at the station?
    Yes! Crews all take turns cooking meals for each other.
  • What Does CAL FIRE stand for?
    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
  • What movie/show has a firefighter dog named Marshall?
    Paw Patrol
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