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 the history of fire

• Study the chemical composition of fire extinguishers

• Memorize the types of fire alarms

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

• Understand fire extinguisher operating procedures

• Understand basic firefighting strategies

• 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 ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

What type of fires does Class B include?

• Electrical equipment fires

• Fires involving flammable metals

• Fires involving liquids like gasoline and grease

• Fires involving ordinary combustibles

Class C fires are related to which of the following?

• Trash and wood

• Flammable metals

• Electrical equipment

• Liquids and grease

Which materials are involved in Class D fires?

• Wood, paper, and cloth

• Gasoline, oil, and other solvents

• Computers and fax machines

• Magnesium, sodium, 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, Activate, Shoot, Secure

• Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, Secure