FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXAM 2024/2025 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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Portable fire extinguisher
Institution
Portable Fire Extinguisher
FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXAM 2024/2025
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
prior to sqeezing the handle of a dry chemical fire
extinguisher, the nozzle should be aimed - CORRECT ANSWER
At the base of the fire
water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40
degrees require____to be added - CORRECT ANS...
FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXAM 2024/2025
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
prior to sqeezing the handle of a dry chemical fire
extinguisher, the nozzle should be aimed - CORRECT ANSWER
At the base of the fire
water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40
degrees require____to be added - CORRECT ANSWER Anti-
freeze
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by
a_____containing the letter D - CORRECT ANSWER Yellow
star
Class K fires involve - CORRECT ANSWER High temperature
cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils and fats
The acronym for the four-step process for proper use of fire
extinguishers is - CORRECT ANSWER Pass
the skill of operating a fire extinguisher is fairly easy
in____basic steps - CORRECT ANSWER Four
Halon fire extinguishers are primarily designed for use
on_____fires - CORRECT ANSWER Class B and C
The National Fire Protection Association required portable
fire extinguishers be inspected at least_____to ensure that
,they are accessible and operable - CORRECT ANSWER Once
a year
Water-mist fire extinguishers are safe to use on energized
electrical equipment because the water they use is - CORRECT
ANSWER D ionized
what factors should be considered when selecting a fire
extinguisher - CORRECT ANSWER The fuel
energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area
have to be protected with exinguishers that have
a_____rating - CORRECT ANSWER Class C
Carbon dioxide exxtinguishers are generally rated
for____fires - CORRECT ANSWER Class B and C
what extinguishing agents are being replaced because they
have been banned for destroying the earths ozone layer -
CORRECT ANSWER Halons or halogenated hydrocarbons
List the 5 classifications of fire - CORRECT ANSWER A-
ordinary combustibles; B- flammable liquids C- energized
electrical; D- flammable metals; K- Animal & vegetable oils
Fire Extinguisher - CORRECT ANSWER A a manually
operated device for extinguishing small fires
What are Fire Extinguishers used as? - CORRECT ANSWER
First line of defence against fires of limited size.
What are the 4 ways in which a fire can be extinguished? -
CORRECT ANSWER removing access to oxygen, removing
, fuel, inhibiting the chemical chain reaction and removing
heat.
Describe class A fire extinguishers and it's symbol - CORRECT
ANSWER Class A fires have a fuel source consisting of
common materials like paper, cardboard, lumber and
plastics. Green Triangle
Describe Class B fire extinguishers and it's symbol - CORRECT
ANSWER Class B fires are flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, kerosene or common organic
solvents. Red Square
Describe Class C Fire extinguishers and it symbol - CORRECT
ANSWER Class C fires have common fuel sources but are
ignited by electrical equipment such as appliances,
switches, panel boxes power tools, or hot plates. Blue Circle
Fire Extinguishers - CORRECT ANSWER
Maintenance for both private and fire department
extinguishers are based on what NFPA code - CORRECT
ANSWER NFPA 10
What type of fire is a Class A extinguisher designed to
extinguish? - CORRECT ANSWER Ordinary combustibles
What type of fire is a Class B extinguisher designed to
extinguish? - CORRECT ANSWER Flammable and
combustible liquids.
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