Fire Safety Flashcards
What fuels a type A fire?
Solids
What fuels a type B fire?
Liquid
What fuels a type C fire?
Gas
What fuels a type F fire?
Cooking oil
What type of extinguisher should be used on a type A fire?
Water
Foam
Dry Powder
What type of extinguisher should be used on a type B fire?
Foam
CO2
Dry powder
What type of extinguisher should be used on a type C fire?
Isolate supply and call professional fire fighters
What type of extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
CO2
What type of extinguisher should be used on a type F fire?
Blanket
What needs to be considered when using foam to put out a liquid fuelled fire?
The foam layer must remain undisturbed unto the temperature has dropped below the ignition temperature of the liquid
What is the first thing that should be done when fighting an electrical fire?
disconnect electricity supply