Fire Extinguisher

A fire involving flammable liquids is classified as which type of fire?

• Class B

• Class A

• Class C

• Class D

A fire involving ordinary combustible materials is classified as which type of fire?

• Class B

• Class A

• Class C

• Class D

An extinguisher with an ABC rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

• Class B

• Class A

• Class C

• All of the above

An extinguisher with a K rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

• A fire involving ordinary combustibles

• A fire involving vegetable oils and fats

• A fire involving energized electrical equipment

• A fire involving combustible metals

If you have not received training in the use of portable extinguishers, what action should you take when confronted with a fire?

• Determine how to use the extinguisher by reading the instructions on the label
• Call Fire Prevention Services and ask for instructions on how to use portable extinguishers
• Ask a co-worker for instructions regarding how to use the extinguisher
• Evacuate the building and let the fire department extinguish the fire

There are four classes of fire, Class A, B, C, and K.

• True
• False

Fire extinguishers must be inspected or checked every __ days.

• 60
• 30
• 90
• 180

An extinguisher with a B rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

• A fire involving flammable liquids

• A fire involving combustible metals

• A fire involving energized electrical equipment

• A fire involving ordinary combustible materials

An extinguisher with an A rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

• A fire involving energized electrical equipment
• A fire involving flammable liquids
• A fire involving combustible materials
• None of the above

An extinguisher with a D rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

• A fire involving flammable liquids

• A fire involving combustible metals

• A fire involving energized electrical equipment

• A fire involving ordinary combustible materials