Basic Fire Fighting Quiz

What is a portable fire extinguisher?

• Fixed and Can't be move from one place to another.

• Generally lightweight and small enough to be carried by a single person.

• Handy/Easy to carry to use for big fires.

• Automatically activated systems that release water when a fire is detected.

What are the class A Fire?

• Liquid and Gasses

• Solid and Dry materials

• Electrical equipment

• Combustible metal

What is the P.A.S.S method?

• -Pull

  -Aim

  -Squeeze

  -Sweep

• -Push

  -Aim

  -Squeeze

  -Sweep

• -Press

  -Aim

  -Squeeze

  -Sweep

• -Pull

  -Aim

  -Steady

  -Sweep

What is the first step to take when discovering a fire?

• Try to extinguish it

• Call emergency services/Raise the Alarm

• Evacuate the area

• Alert others nearby

Is this an example of a portable fire extinguisher?

• Yes

• No