1. When it comes to wildfire prevention at home, the “Red Zone” is: 
   1. Where the flames are the highest 
   2.  Zero to 1.5 m around the house 
   3. A perimeter of one city block around your home 
   4. A ring that extends 100 m around the house 

Answer: B - The Red Zone refers to the 0 m to 1.5 m perimeter around your home.

1. If there’s a wildfire in your area, you should ensure your vents are: 
   1. Fully open to encourage airflow 
   2. Half open and half closed 
   3. Closed to keep sparks and embers out 
   4. Covered with paper or cardboard 

Answer: C – Vents should be closed, since open vents can let sparks and embers in. Ensure you have 3 mm screens covering the openings or install fire-rated vents. 

1. The best home siding for resisting wildfires is: 
   1. Stucco, metal, brick or concrete 
   2. Untreated wood 
   3. Vinyl siding 
   4. Log and heavy timbers

Answer: A - Stucco, metal, brick, concrete, or fibre cement siding provides superior resistance against fires, compared to logs and heavy timbers. Untreated wood and vinyl siding offer very little protection against fires.

1. Yard maintenance to prevent wildfires includes:
   1. Keeping tall grass acts as a fire shield
   2. Protecting your roof with a layer of branches
   3. Storing patio furniture and firewood neatly beneath your deck
   4. Regularly cleaning gutters to remove dry leaves

Answer: D - Dry leaves and branches in gutters can quickly ignite sparks and embers. If you don’t want to clean your gutters often, consider installing a mesh screen to prevent debris from accumulating.

1. Fire moves fastest:
   1. From side to side
   2. Uphill
   3. Downhill
   4. Across bodies of water

Answer: B - Fire moves fastest uphill. The steeper the slope, the faster the fire will spread, putting homes at the top of hills at the greatest risk.

1. How far can embers and sparks blow and ignite materials? 
   1. Up to 2 km
   2. 2 m
   3. Over 100 m
   4. 10 km

Answer: A - Embers & sparks can blow from up to two kilometres away and ignite materials on or near your home.

1.  For residents of Ontario, one of the best sources of information about wildfires is:
   1. Message boards at your local library.
   2. Billboards along the 401.
   3. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire Info Map.
   4. Your favourite podcast.

Answer: C - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources maintains a web page with information about the current danger, activity and fire restrictions of forest fires, grass and brush fires across Ontario. 

1. According to the Canadian Red Cross, what is the average number of wildfires in Canada each year? 
   1. 250
   2. 2,500
   3. 8,000
   4. 17,000

Answer: There are roughly 8,000 wildfires in Canada each year. Densely forested areas across much of Canada are at risk of wildfires, particularly during dry conditions and drought.