Fire Extinguishers Flashcards
K class
Use for grease related fires, class b fires. Located in kitchen areas of the hospital
Pressurized water
Use on class A fires only- paper wood. Burns to ash
Carbon dioxide (co2)
Use on class C electrical and flammable fires only.
Dry chemical (ABC)
All purpose use on wood, paper, electrical flammable liquid fires.
Halon
Use on flammable liquid and electrical fires
Does not destroy ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
How many types of Fire Extinguishers are there
five
What are the fire classes
There are three of them; Class A, B, and C fires
How to remember to use a fire extinguisher
P.A.S.S.
What does pass stand for
P - Pull pin
A - Aim at the base of the fire
S - Squeeze the handle
S - Sweep at the base of the fire
What should you never use to evacuate during a fire
Elevator