Fires Flashcards
1
Q
An electrical fire has broken out in a storage room of an accounting firm. What classification of fire is this?
Class A Class B Class C Class D Class E
A
Class C
Fires involving electrical equipment and/ or wiring are Class C fires. Fire suppression systems for these types of fires use carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry power to extinguish the flames.
2
Q
Class A Fire defines
Wood paper Liquid Flammable Gases Combustible metal Electrical
A
Wood paper
3
Q
Class B Fire defines
Wood paper Liquid Flammable Gases Combustible metal Electrical
A
Liquid
4
Q
Class C Fire defines
Wood paper Liquid Flammable Gases Combustible metal Electrical
A
Flammable Gases
5
Q
Class D Fire defines
Wood paper Liquid Flammable Gases Combustible metal Electrical
A
Combustible metal
6
Q
How do you extinguish Class C fire (Flammable Gases)
Water
CO2
Dry Powder
Wet Chemicals
A
CO2
7
Q
How do you extinguish Class D fire (Combustible Metal)
Water
CO2
Dry Powder
Wet Chemicals
A
Dry Powder
8
Q
How do you extinguish Class E fire (Electrical)
Water
CO2
Dry Powder
Wet Chemicals
A
Wet Chemicals
