Fire Extinguisher Use Quiz

What are the different types of fire extinguishers?

• Oil, Gasoline, Diesel

• Water, Foam, Dry Powder, CO2, Wet Chemical

• Salt, Sand, Dirt

• Air, Nitrogen, Helium

What is the proper technique for using a fire extinguisher?

• Jump, Aim, Shout, Stand

• Push, Attack, Scream, Stop

• Pick, Avoid, Sit, Sleep

• Remembering the acronym PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

When should you use a fire extinguisher?

• When you want to create a smokescreen

• When there is a small fire that can be controlled and extinguished safely.

• When you want to test if it's still working

• When you need to cool down a hot surface

What are the different classes of fires and which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for each class?

• Class A - CO2 extinguisher, Class B - Dry Chemical extinguisher, Class C - Water extinguisher, Class D - Dry Powder extinguisher, Class K - Foam extinguisher

• Class A - Water or Foam extinguisher, Class B - Water extinguisher, Class C - Dry Chemical extinguisher, Class D - CO2 extinguisher, Class K - Wet Chemical extinguisher

• Class A - Water or Foam extinguisher, Class B - Dry Powder extinguisher, Class C - CO2 extinguisher, Class D - Water extinguisher, Class K - Wet Chemical extinguisher

• The correct answer for the question is: Class A - Water or Foam extinguisher, Class B - CO2 or Dry Chemical extinguisher, Class C - Dry Chemical or CO2 extinguisher, Class D - Dry Powder extinguisher, Class K - Wet Chemical extinguisher.

What are some safety precautions to keep in mind when using a fire extinguisher?

• Aim the fire extinguisher at the top of the flames

• Use the fire extinguisher on an electrical fire

• Spray the fire extinguisher in the air

• Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.

What type of fire is Class A and what materials does it involve?

• Ordinary combustible materials

• Class A fire involves flammable liquids and gases

• Class A fire involves electrical equipment and wiring

• Class A fire involves metals and metallic materials

What type of fire is Class B and what materials does it involve?

• Class B involves electrical equipment and wiring

• Flammable liquids or gases

• Class B involves metal and steel materials

• Class B involves paper and wood materials

What type of fire is Class C and what materials does it involve?

• Burning metals

• Flammable liquids and gases

• Wood and paper materials

• Energized electrical equipment

What type of fire is Class D and what materials does it involve?

• Combustible metals

• Class D fire involves water and wood

• Class D fire involves electrical equipment and plastic

• Class D fire involves paper and cardboard

What type of fire is Class K and what materials does it involve?

• Cooking oils and fats

• Class K involves metal and metal alloys

• Class K involves electrical equipment and wiring

• Class K involves paper and wood materials