Fire Extinguishers

Question 1

Class A fire extinguisher

Answer 1

Contains water , extinguishes Ordinary combustibles.

Question 2

Class B Fire extinguisher

Answer 2

Uses dry chemicals, to put out fires caused by gasoline, oil and solvents

Question 3

Class C fire extinguisher

Answer 3

Contains carbon dioxide (CO2), used for electrical fires.

Question 4

Class D fire extinguisher

Answer 4

Uses dry powder on combustible medals

Question 5

Class K fires extinguishers

Answer 5

Kitchen fires

Question 6

A multi purpose dry chemical extinguisher works on what classes of fire?

Answer 6

A,B,C

Question 7

What is the proper distance from a fire while using an extinguisher?

Answer 7

10-20 ft with your back to the exit.

Question 8

What does the acronym PASS mean?

Answer 8

P- Pull the pin
A- Aim at the base of the fire
S- Squeeze the handle
S- Sweep the extinguisher from side to side

Question 9

How many inches off the ground should an extinguisher be placed?

Answer 9

At least 4 inches