Fire Equipment - Extinguishers 2

What are the first things you do when there is a fire?

• Try to out the fire

• Call the Fire Department

• Alert Others

• Begin Evacuation Procedures

Fire Extinguishers are intended for _______ fires, before they begin to _________

• small, spread

• large, spread

• small, dwindle

• large, dwindle

Before using a Fire Extinguisher you must ensure which of the following

• you have a clear escape route

• you close all doors and windows in the room

• you are familiar with how to use the extinguisher

• you usher all persons into a nearby room.

• you have the right type of extinguisher for the particular fire

What is the technique for using a fire extinguisher?

• PASS

• SPAS

• APSS

• SAPS

What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?

• Aim at the base

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the leavers together

• Sweep from side to side

How far away from a fire are you to stand when using the Fire Extinguisher?

• 1 - 4 feet

• 3 - 4 feet

• 5 - 7 feet

• 7 - 8 feet

• 8 - 10 feet

What is the second step in using a fire extinguisher?

• Aim at the base

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the levers together

• Sweep from side to side

What is the third step in using a fire extinguisher?

• Aim at the base

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the levers together

• Sweep from side to side

Spraying until contents are exhausted is done to prevent ___________

• the extinguisher exploding

• reuse of the extinguisher

• reignition

• injury

What is the fourth step in using a fire extinguisher?

• Aim at the base

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the levers together

• Sweep from side to side