AME T100 Hangar Fire Protection Flashcards
What are the three sides to the Fire Triangle?
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Why is Oxygen considered a dangerous element?
Give three reasons.
It is stored at high pressures.
Oxidizers may combust upon contact with Hydrocarbons.
Special Tools must be used and be kept clean.
A Class A Fire burns what a its’ fuel source?
Common Combustibles.
Name a few Common Combustibles.
Cloth Wood Rubber Paper Plastics
A Class B Fire burns what as its’ fuel source?
Combustible Liquids.
Name a few Combustible Liquids.
Gasoline
Grease
Oil
A Class C FIre burns what as its’ fuel source?
Electrical Fires.
A Class D Fire burns what as its’ fuel source?
Combustible Metals.
Name a few Combustible Metals.
Magnesium
Thermite
Class K Fires involve what kind of fire?
Kitchen Fires.
What is the symbol for a Class A Fire?
A Triangle.
What is the symbol for a Class B Fire?
A Square
What is the Symbol for a Class C Fire?
A Circle
What is the symbol for a Class D Fire?
A Star
What is the symbol for a Class K Fire?
An Octagon
ABC Extinguishers contain what inside them?
Dry Chemical.
How do you determine if ABC entinguisher is up to specifications?
You weigh it.
The weight must fall within the manufacturer’s guidelines.
What classes of Fire should an ABC Fire NOT be used on?
Combustible Metals and Kitchen Fires.
CO2 / Gas Extinguishers should only be used on what Classes of Fire?
Class B and C Fires only.
How do CO2 / Gas Extinguishers put out a fire?
These Extinguishers displace the oxygen present and reduce heat.
How do Air Pressurized Extinguishers put out a Fire?
Air Pressurized Extinguishers work to remove heat.
Where should the needle be located on an Extinguisher’s Pressure Gauge?
Withing the Green of the Gauge.
Why shouldn’t a CO2 or Water Extinguisher be used on Class D Fires?
Using either of these extinguisher on a Combustible Metal fire would cause it to explode.
What kind of extinguishers shouldn’t be used on Class D Fires?
Why not?
CO2 or Water Extinguishers.
Using these extinguishers on such a fire would cause an explosion.
Name three things to consider when installing an extinguisher.
- Should be placed in a convenient location.
- Place them in placed near potential hazards.
- Install them at a reasonable height.
What size of fire should extinguishers be used on?
Small Fires.
Explain the correct process for using an Extinguisher.
Hint: PASS
P - Pull the Pin.
A - Aim at the Base of the Fire.
S - Squeeze the Handle.
S - Sweep Side to Side.
Once the Fire is put out, what should you do?
Wait to see if reignition occurs.
When SHOULDN’T you fight a fire?
List three scenarios.
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.
