Extinguisher Review (QFPE)

Which Class of foam is the agent of choice for flammable and combustible liquid spills and fire?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Which commonly used extinguisher has a regular B:C rating, a multipurpose A:B:C rating, and uses sodium bicarbonate as the extinguishing agent?

• Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher

• Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

• Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher

• Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

What are two factors you should consider when selecting the proper fire extinguisher?

• Classification of the fuel and the extinguishers rating

• Wind direction and speed

• Cost of the extinguishing agent and how long the fuel has been burning

• Weight of the extinguisher and having the proper protective clothing

Class A fire extinguishers are rated 1-A to 40-A. This rating is based on the duration and range of the discharge that was used in test fires and also based on what factor?

• The amount of extinguishing agent

• The type of fire that the extinguisher is intended to be used on

• The cost of the extinguishing agent

• The in-service date of the extinguisher

Identify the following type of fire extinguisher.

• Dry chemical fire extinguisher

• Pump-type water extinguisher

• Stored-pressure water extinguisher

• Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguisher

Which classification of Fire Extinguisher can be identified by the following symbols?

• Class A Fire Extinguisher

• Class B Fire Extinguisher

• Class C Fire Extinguisher

• Class D Fire Extinguisher

Most portable fire extinguishers are operated in very different ways.

• True

• False

Portable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the:

• heat of the fire

• type of fuel that is burning

• amount of agent required to extinguish the fire

• distance required between the extinguisher and the fire

What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys?

• Class A

• Class D

• Class K

• Class B

What type of portable fire extinguisher is discharged in the form of gas and works on Class B and Class C fires?

• Clean Agent

• Pump-type water

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Wet- Chemical Stored Pressure