Fire Safety- .5hrs

Fire Safety

Fire Safety for DSP's/Life Coaches

TYPES OF FIRES AND EXTINGUISHERS

​A portable fire extinguisher is a "first aid" device and is very effective when used while the fire is small. The use of fire extinguisher that matches the class of fire, by a person who is well trained, can save both lives and property. The successful performance of a fire extinguisher in a fire situation largely depends on its proper selection, inspection, maintenance, and distribution.

​There are four different types of fires:

• Type A - ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics

• Type B - flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil, grease, tar, oil-based paint, lacquer, and flammable gas

• Type C - energized electrical equipment, including wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, machinery and appliances

• Type D - combustible metals such as magnesium and potassium (uncommon)

FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE - REMEMBER
THE P-A-S-S WORD

​Although extinguishers can vary in size, color and type of extinguishing agent, all devices operate basically the same way. If the fire is small and heavy smoke is NOT present and you have an exit available to you for evacuation purposes, grab the nearest appropriate extinguisher and operate following the P-A-S-S procedure:

​P - Pull the pin located in the extinguisher's handle.

​A - Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.

​S - Squeeze the handle.

​S - Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until the fire is out.

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Multiple Choice

Although extinguishers can vary in size, color and type of extinguishing agent, all devices operate basically the same way.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a portable fire extinguisher?

• To act as a "first aid" device for small fires

• To provide oxygen during a fire

• To alert the fire department

• To prevent smoke inhalation

Multiple Choice

Who can save both lives and property by using a fire extinguisher?

• A person who is well trained

• Anyone, regardless of training

• Only firefighters

• Children

Multiple Choice

What should you do if the fire is small and there is no heavy smoke present?

• Use the nearest appropriate fire extinguisher following the P-A-S-S procedure

• Wait for the fire department to arrive

• Throw water on the fire

• Ignore the fire

Multiple Choice

When using a fire extinguisher, the acronym PASS will help you remember the steps to extinguishing a fire. What does the A in PASS stand for?

• Air
• Aim
• Aniticipate
• Attack

Multiple Choice

When using the fire extinguisher you are to start at the ____________ of the fire?

• Top and work down
• To the left
• To the right
• Base

Multiple Choice

How do you put out a fire with an extinguisher?

• Press, Aim, Sweep, Smother

• Push, Approach, Spray, Shield

• Pass, Appraise, Spread, Stop

• Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep

Multiple Choice

In the PASS acronym, what does the first "S" stand for?

• Shake

• Squeeze the handle

• Swing

• Spray

Multiple Choice

What does the second "S" in the PASS acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

• Stay

• Sweep

• Secure

• Stop