Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use

What is one of the objectives of the Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use material?

• Understand the fire combustion process

• Learn about forest fire prevention

• Study the history of firefighting

• Understand electrical safety measures

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use material?

• Understand basic firefighting strategies

• Understand fire extinguisher operating procedures

• Understand the fire combustion process

• Learn advanced chemical fire suppression techniques

What are the three ingredients needed to start a fire?

• Fuel, Water, Oxygen

• Heat, Light, Chemical Reaction

• Fuel, Heat, Oxygen

• Oxygen, Electricity, Fuel

Which class of fire is associated with trash, wood, and paper?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

What type of fires is Class B used for?

• Electrical equipment

• Liquids and grease

• Combustible metals

• Trash and wood

Class C fires involve which of the following?

• Wood and paper

• Gasoline and oil

• Computers and fax machines

• Magnesium and sodium

Which materials are involved in Class D fires?

• Cloth and etc.

• Grease and other solvents

• Computers and other energized electrical equipment

• Magnesium and other flammable metals

What type of fires are classified as Class K?

• Fires involving electrical equipment

• Fires involving combustible metals

• Fires involving paper and wood

• Fires involving combustible oils, lards, and fats in commercial cooking

What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher according to the PASS steps?

• Aim at the base of the fire

• Pull the pin

• Squeeze the handle

• Sweep side to side

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Align, Secure, Strike

• Prepare, Activate, Shoot, Shake

• Position, Assess, Spray, Stay