DHO Health Science 14:3 Observing Fire Safety

Multiple Choice

The major cause of fires is improper rubbish disposal.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When operating a fire extinguisher, you should stand 2 to 4 feet away from the fire.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

While discharging a fire extinguisher, you should spray into the center of the fire to eliminate the source of the fire.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The acronym RACE is commonly used to remember the correct steps for using a fire extinguisher.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The three things needed in order for a fire to start are ____.

• fuel, heat, oxygen

• fuel, oxygen, flammable material

• spark, oxygen, matches

Multiple Choice

Most fire emergency plans usually include all of the following except ____.

• Most fire emergency plans usually include all of the following except ____.

• electrical equipment and oxygen should be shut off

• doors and windows should be opened to expel the smoke

Match

Match the type fire extinguisher(s) with the correct information.

• Used on burning plastic

• Contains pressurized water

• Used on burning or combustible metals

• Used on electrical fires

• Used on paper, cloth, and wood fires

Class A

Class A

Class D

Class C

Class A

• Class A

• Class A

• Class D

• Class C

• Class A

Match

Match the type fire extinguisher(s) with the correct information.

• Contains halon gas

• Often specific for only one metal

• Used on combustible liquids

• Used on gasoline, oil, and paint fires

• C stands for nonconductive

Class C

Class D

Class B

Class B

Class C

• Class C

• Class D

• Class B

• Class B

• Class C