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83 Fire Safety Q&A Flashcards

1
Q

What Class of fire extinguisher should be used on Flammable Liquids

A

B

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Q

In the acronym PASS what does the S stand for

A

Sweep the extinguisher back and forth across the fire

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At the scene of an accident, what checks should be made to minimize the risk of fire? the professional driver should check to ensure that: (there is 4)

A
  1. The engines of all damaged vehicle are turned off.
  2. There is no leaking fuel
  3. No one is smoking in the vicinity, especially if there is leaking fuel
  4. If there is evidence of leaking fuel, then fuesees should not be used to direct traffic or protect the scene

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Who developed the acronym PASS

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The national fire protection association

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5
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In the acronym PASS what does the A stand for

A

Aim the extinguisher at the base of the flames

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What precautions can a driver take to minimize the risk of electrical fire? The professional driver should:

(there is 4 )

A
  1. Be sure the battery is properly secured.
  2. Look for worn, deteriorated or charred insulation on wiring. Report any such condition to the maintainance shop.
  3. Not bypass or interfere with the normal functioning of fuses and circuit breakers
  4. Not install personal electrical equipment such as CB radios, CD players, recorders, etc., expcept in accordance with company policy

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What Class of fire extinguisher should be used on combustible metals such as magnesium and aluminum

A

D

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In the acronym PASS what does the S stand for

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Squeeze the extinguisher handle to active

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9
Q

What Class of fire extinguisher should be used on

Fires in ordinary combustible

A

A

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10
Q

How can tire fires be prevented?(3)

A

Proper inflation
Overloading
Excessive speed in hot weather

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In the acronym PASS what does the P stand for

A

Pull the locking mechanism that prevents accidental discharge in a fire extinguisher

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12
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What Class of fire extinguisher should be used on energized electrical equipment

A

C

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Q

3/11/24 PT

What safety feature should a driver look for at a self-service fueling facility. pg. 167
(5 Points)

Emergency shut-off

Water hose

First-aid kit

Fire Extingusher

A

Emergency shut-off

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14
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3/11/24 PT

What fire safety precautions must be observed when refueling a truck? pg. 167
(5 Points)

Engine Off

No Smoking

No open flames

Metal to metal contact

All of the above

A

All the Above

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3/11/24 PT

If clothing is on fire, what should be done? pg. 168
(5 Points)

Run as quickly as possible to find help.

Wave the arms to fan the flames and make them go out faster.

pour water directly on the flames to extinguish them.

Stop, Drop, and Roll

A

Stop, Drop, and Roll

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16
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4/1/24 Practice Test

How can tire fires be prevented?
Check all that apply

Proper inflation

Overloading

Correct brand of tire

Excessive speed in hot weather

A

Proper inflation

Overloading

Excessive speed in hot weather

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17
Q

4/15/24 Practice Test

What does PASS stand for?

Point, Aim, Squash, Sweep

Press, Aim, Spray, Scrub

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

A

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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18
Q

4/15/24 Practice Test

What safety feature should a driver look for at a self-service fueling facility.

Emergency shut-off

Water hose

First-aid kit

Fire Extingusher

A

Emergency shut-off

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19
Q

4/15/24 Practice Test

If clothing is on fire, what should be done?

Run as quickly as possible to find help.

Wave the arms to fan the flames and make them go out faster.

pour water directly on the flames to extinguish them.

Stop, Drop, and Roll

A

Stop, Drop, and Roll

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20
Q

5/6/24 Practice Test

Tire fires can be prevented by regularly checking all tires are properly inflated so that excessive internal heat will not build up and avoid overloading and driving at excessive speed in hot weather.

True

False

A

True

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21
Q

5/6/24 Practice Test

What precautions should be observed to prevent fire when handling diesel fuel?

No smoking

No open lights or flames

Metal-to-metal contact

All of the above

83

A

All of the above

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22
Q

4c 24

The NFPA has developed the acronym “PASS” to help people remember how to use a portable fire extinguisher. What does the first “S” in “PASS” stand for?

83

A

Squeeze

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2024 PTC (89 decks)

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