What is the emergency phone number in the United States?
Answer911
911 connects callers to fire, police and medical services in the US.
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7 fact-checked facts about fire departments, firefighting and fire safety, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What does a fire hydrant connect to?
AnswerThe water supply
Firefighters attach hoses to hydrants for water.
Going deeper
What does the PASS method for using an extinguisher stand for?
AnswerPull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS is the standard technique taught for portable extinguishers.
Fire Prevention Week in the US commemorates which disaster?
AnswerThe Great Chicago Fire of 1871
The week is held around the October anniversary of the Chicago fire.
How often does the NFPA recommend testing home smoke alarms?
AnswerOnce a month
The National Fire Protection Association advises monthly testing.
Expert level
A Class B fire involves what?
AnswerFlammable liquids like gasoline
Class B covers flammable liquids and gases.
What was the name of ancient Rome's firefighting and night watch corps founded by Augustus?
AnswerThe Vigiles
The Vigiles patrolled Rome at night and fought fires.
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