Fire Extinguishing Techniques Quiz

What is the best extinguishing media for flammable liquid?

• Wet chemical

• Dry powder

• Carbon dioxide & dry chemical

• Water & foam

Explain the chemical chain reaction and when the fire occurs.

• When all elements of the fire triangle are present

• When heat is removed

• When fuel is removed

• When oxygen is removed

Identify the most important location for a fire extinguisher on a fire escape route.

• Near stairways

• In concealed positions behind doors

• Over or close to heating appliances

• In positions where they might cause obstruction to exit routes

What is the purpose of wet chemical fire extinguishers?

• To remove heat from the fire

• To create a barrier between oxygen and fuel elements

• To separate oxygen from the fuel

• To separate the fuel from the oxygen element

How should a fire extinguisher be used according to the PASS acronym?

• Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Pull, Attack, Squeeze, Sweep

What type of fire are water mist extinguishers primarily used for?

• Class A fires

• Class B fires

• Class C fires

• Class D fires

Which type of fire extinguisher is effective on Class A, B, C, and E fires?

• Dry chemical (ABC powder)

• Water and foam

• Wet chemical

• Carbon dioxide

What is the main purpose of foam agents in fire extinguishers?

• To remove heat from the fire

• To separate oxygen from the fuel and heat

• To separate the fuel from the oxygen element

• To create a barrier between oxygen and fuel elements

Where should fire extinguishers not be located according to safety guidelines?

• Where they may be subjected to extremes of heat or cold

• Near stairways

• In concealed positions behind doors

• Over or close to heating appliances

What is the purpose of dry powder fire extinguishers?

• To separate the fuel from the oxygen element

• To separate oxygen from the fuel and heat

• To remove heat from the fire

• To create a barrier between oxygen and fuel elements