AME T100 Hangar Fire Protection

Question 1

What are the three sides to the Fire Triangle?

Answer 1

Oxygen
Heat
Fuel

Question 2

Why is Oxygen considered a dangerous element?

Give three reasons.

Answer 2

It is stored at high pressures.

Oxidizers may combust upon contact with Hydrocarbons.

Special Tools must be used and be kept clean.

Question 3

A Class A Fire burns what a its’ fuel source?

Answer 3

Common Combustibles.

Question 4

Name a few Common Combustibles.

Answer 4

Cloth 
Wood 
Rubber 
Paper 
Plastics

Question 5

A Class B Fire burns what as its’ fuel source?

Answer 5

Combustible Liquids.

Question 6

Name a few Combustible Liquids.

Answer 6

Gasoline
Grease
Oil

Question 7

A Class C FIre burns what as its’ fuel source?

Answer 7

Electrical Fires.

Question 8

A Class D Fire burns what as its’ fuel source?

Answer 8

Combustible Metals.

Question 9

Name a few Combustible Metals.

Answer 9

Magnesium

Thermite

Question 10

Class K Fires involve what kind of fire?

Answer 10

Kitchen Fires.

Question 11

What is the symbol for a Class A Fire?

Answer 11

A Triangle.

Question 12

What is the symbol for a Class B Fire?

Answer 12

A Square

Question 13

What is the Symbol for a Class C Fire?

Answer 13

A Circle

Question 14

What is the symbol for a Class D Fire?

Answer 14

A Star

Question 15

What is the symbol for a Class K Fire?

Answer 15

An Octagon

Question 16

ABC Extinguishers contain what inside them?

Answer 16

Dry Chemical.

Question 17

How do you determine if ABC entinguisher is up to specifications?

Answer 17

You weigh it.

The weight must fall within the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Question 18

What classes of Fire should an ABC Fire NOT be used on?

Answer 18

Combustible Metals and Kitchen Fires.

Question 19

CO2 / Gas Extinguishers should only be used on what Classes of Fire?

Answer 19

Class B and C Fires only.

Question 20

How do CO2 / Gas Extinguishers put out a fire?

Answer 20

These Extinguishers displace the oxygen present and reduce heat.

Question 21

How do Air Pressurized Extinguishers put out a Fire?

Answer 21

Air Pressurized Extinguishers work to remove heat.

Question 22

Where should the needle be located on an Extinguisher’s Pressure Gauge?

Answer 22

Withing the Green of the Gauge.

Question 23

Why shouldn’t a CO2 or Water Extinguisher be used on Class D Fires?

Answer 23

Using either of these extinguisher on a Combustible Metal fire would cause it to explode.

Question 24

What kind of extinguishers shouldn’t be used on Class D Fires?

Why not?

Answer 24

CO2 or Water Extinguishers.

Using these extinguishers on such a fire would cause an explosion.

Question 25

Name three things to consider when installing an extinguisher.

Answer 25

1. Should be placed in a convenient location.
2. Place them in placed near potential hazards.
3. Install them at a reasonable height.

Question 26

What size of fire should extinguishers be used on?

Answer 26

Small Fires.

Question 27

Explain the correct process for using an Extinguisher.

Hint: PASS

Answer 27

P - Pull the Pin.

A - Aim at the Base of the Fire.

S - Squeeze the Handle.

S - Sweep Side to Side.

Question 28

Once the Fire is put out, what should you do?

Answer 28

Wait to see if reignition occurs.

Question 29

When SHOULDN’T you fight a fire?

List three scenarios.

Answer 29

The location of the fire is unknown.

It is rapidly spreading.

When lacking the correct equipment.

There is a possibility of inhaling toxic fumes.

Your instincts tell you not to.