Fire Extinguisher Safety

To use a fire extinguisher, the pin must be pulled before aiming the nozzle at the fire.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Until the pin is pulled, none of the fire retardant will be released from the fire extinguisher.

Susan was making donuts in the deep fat fryer and flames appeared in the oil. She should immediately douse the flames with water.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Using water in a grease fire will cause the flames to grow larger. Do NOT use water in a grease fire. Instead, smother the flames.

Stand as close as possible to the fire when extinguishing it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Keep at a safe distance when extinguishing a fire.

How often should a fire extinguisher be inspected?

• weekly

• monthly

• yearly

• only after it has been used

Answer explanation

Make sure to have your fire extinguisher inspected yearly. Also it will need to be refilled after each use.

Spray the contents of the fire extinguisher in an up and down motion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Sweep side to side when extinguishing a fire.

If you decide to extinguish a fire, where should you start?

• Eight to ten feet from the fire, between the fire and your escape route

• As close to the fire as possible to quickly put out the flames

• Near a window so you can escape if the fire grows

• None of the above

Before choosing to fight a fire, which of the following questions should you ask yourself?

• Do I have a clear escape route?

• Do I have the right type of fire extinguisher?

• Do I know how to operate a fire extinguisher?

• All of the above

Three effective techniques to put out a grease fire include:

• covering the pan with a lid, sprinkling it with baking soda and using a fire extinguisher

• covering the pan with a lid, sprinkling the fire with baking powder and using a fire extinguisher

• covering the pan with a lid, running cold waer over the fire and using a fire extinguisher

• covering the pan with a lid, running cold waer over the fire and setting the contents outside

The first step when a fire erupts on the range is to turn off the burner.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Next you will extinguish the flames by covering the pan or pouring baking soda on them, if possible.

Grease fires are slow to build allowing plenty of time to extinguish them.

• TRUE

• FALSE