fire triangle

Which element is not necessary to keep a fire going?

• Heat
• Fuel
• Oxygen
• Water

What are the 3 elements of a fire?

What is the role of oxygen in a fire?

• It cools down the fire
• It acts as a fuel
• It helps the fire to burn
• It extinguishes the fire

What happens if one of the elements of fire is removed?

• The fire will still burn
• The fire will burn more intensely
• The fire will be go out

• The fire will change color

What element can help to extinguish a fire?

• Heat
• Fuel
• Oxygen
• Water

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

• Water extinguisher

• Foam extinguisher

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher

• Powder extinguisher

Which is NOT a common fire extinguisher colour coding?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

What type of fire extinguisher is best for flammable liquid fires?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher

• Water extinguisher

• Foam extinguisher

• Powder extinguisher

What does the 'PASS' acronym stand for in relation to using a fire extinguisher?

• Prevent, Avoid, Stop, Save

• Panic, Alert, Shout, Stop

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Protect, Assess, Secure, Silence

Which type of fire extinguisher is most commonly used for ordinary combustibles?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher

• Foam extinguisher

• Water extinguisher

• Powder extinguisher

Answer explanation

Water extinguisher is most commonly used for ordinary combustibles because it is effective in cooling the fire and extinguishing the flames.