Fires Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 things are needed to start a fire?
A
fuel, oxygen, heat
2
Q
What causes most fire related deaths?
A
smoke and panic
3
Q
What are some causes of fires?
A
smoking, matches, improper trash disposal, defective electrical equiment, heating systems
4
Q
What are the different classes of fires and describe them
A
A: solid materials B: liquids & liquefiable solids C: flammable gas D: electrical F: cooking fats & oils
5
Q
List the different types of extinguishers and what classes they are used for
A
water: A
dry chemicals: B, C, D
CO2: B & D
Wet chemicals: F
