Basic Firefighting Knowledge

When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?

• Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

• Push, Activate, Spray, Stop

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Press, Apply, Saturate, Secure

What type of fire is designated as Class A?

• Flammable liquids

• Grease or cooking oil fires

• Electrical fires

• Ordinary combustibles

What are the four components of the fire tetrahedron?

• Smoke, Water, Oxygen, Fuel

• Fuel, Heat, Oxygen, Chain Reaction

• Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Heat, Fuel

• Fuel, Water, Air, Smoke

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a fire involving flammable liquids such as grease or oil?

• Water
• Carbon Dioxide 
• Dry Chemical
• Foam

What does the acronym PPE stand for in firefighting?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Precautionary Protective Enclosure

• Personal Protection Equipment

• Passive Property Extinguishers

What does the acronym SCBA stand for?

• Structural Containment Breathing Aid

• Specialized Cooling Breathing Apparatus

• Smoke Control Breathing Assistance

• Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Which firefighting tool is primarily used for forcible entry?

• Pick-head Axe

• Spanner

• Halligan

• Pike Pole

What is a flashover?

• Rapid extinguishment of a fire

• A stage in a fire where all combustible materials in a room reach ignition temperature

• A burst of flames caused by an explosion

• A smoke filled building

Match the following:

• Live Electrical Equipment

• Class D

• Cooking Grease and Oils

• Class C

• Flammable Liquids

• Class K

• Combustible Metals

• Class A

• Ordinary Combustibles

• Class B

What is a Backdraft?

• A violent explosion that occurs when fresh air enters a fire-involved space that is oxygen deprived.

• A detonation caused by the ignition of smoke particles.

• A rapid spread of fire across a surface.

• A sudden increase in fire intensity due to oxygen deprivation.