Fires & Fire Extinguishers

What three elements do you need to create fire?

• 1. Oxygen

  2. Fuel

  3. Fire

• 1. Oxygen

  2. Fuel

  3. Ignition/Heat

• 1. Oxygen

  2. Water

  3. Ignition/Heat

• 1. Oxygen

  2. Water

  3. Fire

Which description best describes a Class A fire?

• Fire involving wood, paper and textiles

• Fire involving flammable liquids

• Fire involving flammable gases

• Fire involving burning metals

Which description best describes a Class C fire?

• Fire involving wood, paper and textiles

• Fire involving flammable liquids

• Fire involving flammable gases

• Fire involving burning metals

Which description best describes a Class B fire?

• Fire involving wood, paper and textiles

• Fire involving flammable liquids

• Fire involving flammable gases

• Fire involving burning metals

Which description best describes a Class D fire?

• Fire involving wood, paper and textiles

• Fire involving flammable liquids

• Fire involving flammable gases

• Fire involving burning metals

Which description best describes a Class F fire?

• Fire involving oil and fat

• Fire involving flammable liquids

• Fire involving flammable gases

• Fire involving burning metals

True or False:

Electrical fires are not considered to constitute a fire class of their own. Electricity is a source of ignition that will feed a fire until removed.

• True

• False

What types of extinguishers can be used to put out Class A fire?

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What types of extinguishers can be used to put out Class B fire?

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What type of extinguisher can be used to put out Class C fire?

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