FF1 Chapter 6 Portable Fire Extinguishers IFSTA Exam Questions and Answers
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IFSTA 7
Institution
IFSTA 7
FF1 Chapter 6 Portable Fire Extinguishers
IFSTA Exam Questions and Answers
After selecting the appropriate extinguisher to use on a fire, the firefighter should: - ANSWER-
visually inspect the extinguisher.
Wet chemical stored-pressure extinguishers are intended for use on _____ fires. - ANSWER...
What is a problem with wind when using a portable fire extinguisher? - ANSWER✔✔-Wind can limit the
reach of the extinguishing agent after it is expelled.
On which type of fires are stored-pressure water mist extinguishers safe and effective to use? -
ANSWER✔✔-Class C
Which type of extinguisher is intended to be used on a Class B fire? - ANSWER✔✔-Aqueous film forming
foam extinguisher
Class A portable fire extinguishers are rated from 1-A through 40-A based upon the amount of water
and: - ANSWER✔✔-duration and range of discharge used in extinguishing test fires.
Which statement about using a portable fire extinguisher on an incipient stage fire is accurate? -
ANSWER✔✔-Operating close to the fire can scatter solid fuel or penetrate the surface of liquid fuel.
Stored-pressure water extinguishers are used on Class _____ fires. - ANSWER✔✔-A
How would a fire containing plastics be classified? - ANSWER✔✔-Class A
Which extinguisher would be effective for use on a burning puddle of gasoline at a vehicle incident? -
ANSWER✔✔-Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) extinguisher
Class C fires involve: - ANSWER✔✔-energized electrical equipment.
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