Classes of Fire Extinguishers

How many different classes of fire extinguishers are there?

• 5
• 4
• 3
• 2

You are frying a turkey for Thanksgiving and it catches fire. Which fire extinguisher do you use?

• Class K
• Class A
• Class B
• Class C

You are making toast for breakfast and notice flames start coming out of the toaster. Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate?

• Class C
• Class A
• Class B
• Class D

Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for Christmas lights that have caught fire?

• Class C
• Class K
• Class A
• Class D

Jenna works as a teller at a bank and notices smoke coming from a trash can in the lobby. What should she do?

• Immediately exit the building.
• Notify a coworker as she retrieves a Class A fire extinguisher and put the fire out.
• Scream FIRE!! Everybody get out!
• Grab her valuables and call the fire department.

Plants with combustible metals like titanium and potassium should use which of the following fire extinguishers?

• Class D
• Class A
• Class B
• Class K

What are the proper steps in using a basic fire extinguisher?

• squeeze the handle, sweep from side to side, pull the pin, aim at the base
• Pull the Pin, Aim at the base, squeeze the handle, sweep from side to side
• Pull the pin, sweep from side to side, aim at the base, squeeze the handle
• pull the pin, squeeze the handle, spray in circular motions

What is the acronym that reflects the correct steps for using a fire extinguisher?

• S.T.O.P.
• F.I.R.E.
• P.A.S.S.
• P.R.O.T.E.C.T.