Fire Extinguishers

Training Program Quiz

NAME: ________________________________DATE: _________________ 1. A trash fire would be an example of a Class C fire. True or False 2. A fire fueled by gasoline would be an example of a Class A fire. True or False 3. To get started a fire needs: a. Heat, oxygen, and ozone b. Fuel, heat, and inert gas c. Fuel, heat, and oxygen 4. Class C fires involve combustible metals. True or False 5. Burning electrical wires would be an example of a Class D fire. True or False 6. If you want to put out a fire caused by flammable liquids, you should use: a. Water extinguisher b. Dry chemical extinguisher c. Either a or b 7. An extinguisher rated ABC could safely be used on any fire. True or False 8. When deciding whether to fight a fire with an extinguisher or evacuate, you should consider: a. Whether theres a clear exit b. Whether you can avoid smoke c. Both a and b 9. If a visual inspection of an extinguisher reveals damage or defect, you should empty it but leave it in place. True or False

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10. If you dont have the proper type of extinguisher for the class of fire: a. Use any type of extinguisherthats better than letting the fire burn. b. Try to beat the fire out with a tarp or some cardboard. c. Activate the fire alarm, call 911, and evacuate.

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Fire Extinguishers
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1. False. Fires involving trash and other ordinary combustibles is an example of a Class A fire. 2. False. A fire fueled by a flammable liquid like gasoline would be an example of a Class B fire. 3. c. To get started, a fire needs all three of these elements. Once its burning the heat of the flame keeps it burning as long as there is fuel to burn. This is called the uninhibited chain reaction. 4. False. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as power tools, electrical outlets and cords, appliances, and panel boxes.

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5. False. Burning electrical wires would be an example of a Class C fire. A Class D fire involves combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, or phosphorous. 6. b. Use a dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher on a Class B fire. Flammable liquids float on water. So using water could actually cause the fire to spread. 7. False. It can only be safely used on Class A, B, or C fires, not Class D fires. It is true, however, that ABC-rated dry chemical extinguishers are among the best all-around extinguishers for most workplace and home fires. 8. c. You should consider both of these things as well as activating the fire alarm and calling 911. You should also take the size of the fire into consideration. Only attempt to fight small, contained fires with an extinguisher. 9. False. Report it so that it can be replaced. Never ignore a damaged or defective fire extinguisher, or leave an empty extinguisher in place. 10. c. If you dont have the right kind of extinguisher, activate the alarm, call 911, and evacuate. Using the wrong kind of extinguisher could make the fire worse. Trying to beat it out with combustible materials would probably just fuel the fire.

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