Fire Extinguisher Safety

Front

To use a fire extinguisher, the pin must be pulled before aiming the nozzle at the fire.

Back

TRUE

Answer explanation

Until the pin is pulled, none of the fire retardant will be released from the fire extinguisher.

Front

Susan was making donuts in the deep fat fryer and flames appeared in the oil. She should immediately douse the flames with water.

Back

FALSE

Answer explanation

Using water in a grease fire will cause the flames to grow larger. Do NOT use water in a grease fire. Instead, smother the flames.

Front

Stand as close as possible to the fire when extinguishing it.

Back

FALSE

Answer explanation

Keep at a safe distance when extinguishing a fire.

Front

How often should a fire extinguisher be inspected?

Back

yearly

Answer explanation

Make sure to have your fire extinguisher inspected yearly. Also it will need to be refilled after each use.

Front

Spray the contents of the fire extinguisher in an up and down motion.

Back

FALSE

Answer explanation

Sweep side to side when extinguishing a fire.

Front

If you decide to extinguish a fire, where should you start?

Back

Eight to ten feet from the fire, between the fire and your escape route.

Front

Before choosing to fight a fire, which of the following questions should you ask yourself?
Do I have a clear escape route?
Do I have the right type of fire extinguisher?
Do I know how to operate a fire extinguisher?

Back

All of the above

Front

Three effective techniques to put out a grease fire include: covering the pan with a lid, sprinkling it with baking soda and using a fire extinguisher

Back

covering the pan with a lid, sprinkling it with baking soda and using a fire extinguisher

Front

The first step when a fire erupts on the range is to turn off the burner.

Back

TRUE

Answer explanation

Next you will extinguish the flames by covering the pan or pouring baking soda on them, if possible.

Front

Grease fires are slow to build allowing plenty of time to extinguish them.

Back

FALSE