Fire & Lab Safety

What things must fire have to burn? (all things needed)

• Fuel, oxygen, gas

• Air, fuel, heat

• Fuel, heat, oxygen

• Gas, air, match or spark

What is the BEST way to put out most fires? (may be more than one applicable, pick the best)

• Break the chemical reaction

• Smother from oxygen

• Toss water on it

• Remove the fuel

• Cool the burning material

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which kind of fire extinguisher would you need to put out a fire with electricity involved?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

• Type K

What type of fire extinguisher is best for a standard fire, like in a fire pit at home?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

• Type K

What is the type of fire extinguisher specifically designed for grease fires in kitchens?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

• Type K

What is the best type of fire extinguisher for burning liquids, like gasoline or paint?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

• Type K

What is the best type of extinguisher when metals are burning?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Type D

• Type K

If you have a kitchen fire at home, esp if you don't have a fire extinguisher, what is the best course of action? (choose any/all right answers)

• Throw water on it

• Panic and run outside

• Cover it with salt, sand, or baking soda

• Put a lid on it

The way to remember how to use a fire extinguisher are to spell the word _________.

The first step in using a fire extinguisher (not counting our weird safety tag) is to _________