FLSE Fire Extinguishers

Question 1

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

What is the NFPA standard for portable fire extinguishers?

Answer 1

NFPA 10

Question 2

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Class A fires

Answer 2

Type - Ordinary combustibles
Symbol - Green triangle
Extinguishing agent - water based, dry chemical

Question 3

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Class B fires

Answer 3

Type - Flammable liquids
Symbol - red square
Extinguishing agent - CO2, dry chem, AFFF, Clean agent

Question 4

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Class C fires

Answer 4

Type - Energized fires
Symbol - blue circle
Extinguishing agent - CO2, Dry chem, clean agent

Question 5

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Class D fires

Answer 5

Type - Combustible metals
Symbol - Yellow star
Extinguishing agent - Dry powder

Question 6

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Class K fires

Answer 6

Type - kitchen fires
Symbol - Black hexagon
Extinguishing agent - Mixture of potassium acetate, potassium citrate, potassium carbonate in water

Question 7

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

What affect the number, type and size of extinguisher in a facility?(4)

Answer 7

1. Type of occupancy
2. # of people in facility
3. Size of facility
4. Building contents

Question 8

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

What are the most commonly used dry chemicals?

Answer 8

1. sodium bicarbonate
2. potassium bicarbonate
3. potassium chloride
4. monoammonium phosate

Question 9

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

What is the NFPA standard for clean agent extinguishers?

Answer 9

NFPA 2001

Question 10

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

What are pressurized water extinguishers used for?

Answer 10

Class A fires (if mixed with AFFF may be used on class B)

Question 11

FLSE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

What is included in the inspection of a fire extinguisher? (5)

Answer 11

1. In proper location
2. access not obstructed
3. maintenance tag is up to date
4. horn or nozzle is free of obstruction
5. locks and tamper seals are intact.