Clinical Focus - 2/29/2024

Imagine you're in a kitchen and a small fire starts on the stove. What are the three basic steps to using the fire extinguisher you have on hand?

• Twist, Point, Release

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Direct, Spray

• Lift, Target, Eject

Imagine you're working late in the office and suddenly notice a small electrical fire starting near a workstation. Which type of fire extinguisher should you use to safely put it out?

• Foam fire extinguisher

• CO2 fire extinguisher

• Dry chemical fire extinguisher

• Water fire extinguisher

Imagine you're at a family barbecue and a small fire starts in the grill area. To control the fire with a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep

• Push, Activate, Stop, and Spray

• Point, Announce, Secure, and Stop

• Pick, Apply, Shake, and Shout

When should you not attempt to use a fire extinguisher in a kitchen fire?

• When the fire is small and contained to a single cooking pot.

• When the fire has spread beyond the stove, the kitchen is filled with smoke, or if you have never been shown how to use an extinguisher.

• When you feel you can handle the situation without panicking.

• When the area around the fire is clear of obstacles and other flammable materials.

Imagine you're at a backyard barbecue and a small grease fire ignites on the grill. What is the recommended distance to stand from the fire when using a fire extinguisher?

• 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.6 meters)

• 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 meters)

• 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters)

• 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters)

Imagine you're in the kitchen and a small grease fire starts on the stove. After using a fire extinguisher, the fire re-ignites. What should you do?

• Try to put out the fire again with the same extinguisher

• Ignore the fire and continue cooking

• Evacuate the kitchen and call the fire department for assistance.

• Attempt to smother the fire with a kitchen towel

In a corporate office building, how often should fire extinguishers be inspected and maintained to ensure they are ready for use?

• Every 5 years

• Never

• At least once a year

• Only when they are used

During a kitchen fire, what are the common mistakes people might make when attempting to use a fire extinguisher?

• Using the extinguisher as a toy

• Not wearing protective gear while using the extinguisher

• Spraying the extinguisher in the wrong direction

• Not knowing how to operate it, using the wrong type of extinguisher for the fire, not aiming at the base of the fire, and not checking the pressure of the extinguisher before use.

During a fire emergency at an office building, what are the general steps employees should take?

• The general steps to take in the event of a fire emergency are: activate the fire alarm, evacuate the building, stay low if there is smoke, do not use elevators, and move to a safe distance from the building.

• Call your friends to come over and help

• Try to put out the fire by yourself

• Ignore the fire alarm and continue working

How should you pass through a door if you suspect fire on the other side?

• Open the door quickly and rush through

• Knock on the door to scare away the fire

• Feel the door with the back of your hand to check for heat before opening slowly

• Kick the door open to allow smoke to escape