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WorksheetsBasic Firefighting Knowledge
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
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:
Class A
Ordinary Combustibles
Class B
Flammable Liquids
Class C
Live Electrical Equipment
Class D
Combustible Metals
Class K
Cooking Grease and Oils
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.
