Fire Saftey

Question 1

Fire is defined as a chemical reaction commonly referred to as __________.

Answer 1

Combustion

Question 2

Describe the following classes of fire:

Class A:
Class B:
Class C:
Class D:

Answer 2

Class A: common combustible
Class B: flammable liquids
Class C: electrical fire
Class D: flammable metals

Question 3

How many stages are there to a fire?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 3

D. 4

Question 4

Fire prevention is a major part of your job as a security officer.

True or False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

A fire alarm that must be activated by someone at the fire scene is a __________ alarm.

A. Automatic
B. Heat detection
C. Smoke detection
D. Manual

Answer 5

D. Manual

Question 6

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?

A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D

Answer 6

C. Type C

Question 7

What does the acronym pass stand for in regards to the use of fire extinguishers?

Answer 7

P. Pull the pin from the extinguisher
A. Aim at the base of the flame
S. Spray at the base of the flame
S. Sweep the stream from side to side to make sure the entire fire is covered

Question 8

Halon 1301 snuffs out fire by displacing all of the __________ in the area.

Answer 8

Oxygen

Question 9

A security officer must know where the fire extinguishers are and how to __________.

Answer 9

Use them

Question 10

What are the four components that are necessary for combustion to occur?

Answer 10

1. Heat Sources
2. Safety Violations
3. Chemical storage
4. Trash

Question 11

As a security officer you must assume where there is __________ there is ___________.

Answer 11

Smoke and Fire

Question 12

Never __________ __________ __________ on a fire.

Answer 12

Turn your back