Chapter 8 Flashcards
Question: What type of extinguisher combats the water freezing problem by adding an alkali salt?
Loaded Stream
Question:_______ _________ foam contains a polymer that will form a protective layering between the burning surface and the foam
Alcohol Resistant or AR
Question: How many classes of fire extinguishers are there?
5
Question: When sweeping the fire with an extinguisher, what part of the fire do we sweep?
The base
Question: Class __ fires involve flammable and combustible liquids, gases, and greases.
B
Question: name 1 of 3 factors for selecting an extinguisher.
type of fuel OR person using the extinguisher OR the building or envirement where it will be used.
Question: name 1 of 6 types of extinguishing agents.
water type OR foam OR carbon dioxide OR halon OR dry chemicals OR wet chemicals
Question: the test for Class __ extinguishers involves igniting a pan of a flammable liquid, allowing a pre-burn period, and attacking a fire.
B
Question: in terms of using an extinguisher, what does the P stand for in P.A.S.S.?
Pull
Question: What class of fire involve combustible metals and alloys?
D
Question: What symbol/shape and color was commonly used to label a Class D fire extinguisher?
Yellow Star
Question: Class D agents are called dry __________.
Powders
Question: __________-based agents can not be used as an extinguishing agent for Class C fires.
Water
Question: The first factor to consider when choosing an extinguisher is the type and amount of _______ present.
Fuel
Question: New as of 1998 what class of fire is for combustable cooking fuels?
K
Question: What class of fire do we want to check for erratic fire behavior when extinguishing with water?
D
Question: Magnesium, Sodium, Lithium, and Potassium, are all types of fuel for what class of fire?
D
Question: Which class of portable fire extinguisher has a non conductive nozzle?
C
Question: Which class of fire do we NEVER put water on?
C
Question: What class does a Class C fire become when the electricity is shut down?
Class A
Question: What are extinguishing agents for Class D fires?
Dry powders
Question: Recharging a water extinguisher is a simple process that is usually performed in the _______ ________ by any firefighter?
Fire station
Question: _______ ______ tests are used for Class B extinguishers?
Flammable pan
Question: Class K agents are usually wet chemicals that are usually used in ______ ______, but some portable extinguishers are available?
Fixed systems
Question: What extinguishing agent should be avoided on Class D fires because it may cause a violent reaction.
Water
Question: Water extinguishers should only be used on what class of fire?
A
Question: Extinguishers in buildings should be inspected every __ days.
30
Question: What class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
Class C
Question: What flammable liquid is used when testing Class B extinguishers?
Heptane
Question: What is the acronym used as a reminder for how to operate a fire extinguisher?
PASS
Question: Class ___ materials are always considered hazardous materials.
D
Question: The inspection/service date should not only be posted on the outside, but also the _____ of an extinguisher.
Inside.
Question: If ___% or more of the pressure of an extinguisher is gone, it needs to be replaced.
10%