Fire Extinguishers Flashcards

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K class

A

Use for grease related fires, class b fires. Located in kitchen areas of the hospital

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Pressurized water

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Use on class A fires only- paper wood. Burns to ash

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Carbon dioxide (co2)

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Use on class C electrical and flammable fires only.

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4
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Dry chemical (ABC)

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All purpose use on wood, paper, electrical flammable liquid fires.

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5
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Halon

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Use on flammable liquid and electrical fires

Does not destroy ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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6
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How many types of Fire Extinguishers are there

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five

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7
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What are the fire classes

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There are three of them; Class A, B, and C fires

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8
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How to remember to use a fire extinguisher

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P.A.S.S.

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9
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What does pass stand for

A

P - Pull pin
A - Aim at the base of the fire
S - Squeeze the handle
S - Sweep at the base of the fire

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10
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What should you never use to evacuate during a fire

A

Elevator

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