Fire Extinguishers

Fill in the Blanks

There are

main types of fire extinguishers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of fire extinguishers?

• Water

• Foam

• Dry Powder

• Sand

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true based on the slides:

• There are five main types of fire extinguishers.

• There is one extinguisher type that works on all classes of fire.

• You must have the right extinguisher to meet regulations.

• There are six classes of fire.

Multiple Choice

Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as petrol, turpentine, or paint?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class F

Multiple Choice

Which class of fire involves flammable gases such as hydrogen, butane, or methane?

• Class C

• Class D

• Class F

• Electrical

Multiple Choice

What types of chemicals are involved in Class D fires?

• Hydrogen, butane, methane

• Cooking oils

• Magnesium, aluminium, potassium

• Paper, wood, textiles

Fill in the Blanks

Class F fires typically involve

as the main fuel.

Multiple Choice

Which fire extinguishers can be used on electrical equipment fires?

• Water and Foam

• Dry Powder and CO2

• Wet Chemical and Water

• Foam and Wet Chemical

Multiple Choice

What is the correct action to take after pulling the pin on a fire extinguisher?

• Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent

• Aim the nozzle at the fire

• Sweep the nozzle from side to side

• Shake the extinguisher before use

Open Ended

Can you name the different types of fire extinguishers?