Session 2 Flashcards

1
Q

To have a fire, you must have _____, _____, and ____. These make up the __ __.

A

Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen. fire triangle

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2
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A ____ is anything that can burn.

A

FUEL

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3
Q

name a gas that is used to put out fires.

A

carbon Dioxide

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4
Q

_____ does not burn but support a fire.

A

Oxygen

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5
Q

flammable liquids will not burn until they are _____ or turned into ___.

A

Vaporized, Gas

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6
Q

___ is a flammable liquids that does not turn into a gas at room temperature, but will when it is heated.

A

kerosene

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7
Q

____ gives off vapors at normal temperature and is hazardous when exposed to open air and a heat source.

A

gasoline

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8
Q

A piece of steel is hard to burn, but when it is in the form of _____ _____ it will burn easily.

A

Steel Wool

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9
Q

____ _____ ______ is the amount of heat needed to cause a fuel to begin burning.

A

Heat of combustion

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10
Q

Wood that is in a ____ ____ position will burn more rapidly than wood in a horizontal or flat position.

A

Vertical, Upright

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11
Q

If one part of the _____ ____ is removed, the fire will go out.

A

Fire triangle

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12
Q

Class A fires are ____ ____.

A

Ordinary combustibles

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13
Q

List 5 examples of a class A fire.

A

Wood, Paper, Cloth, Grass, Plastic, Trash

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14
Q

____ and ___ are good fire prevention practices.

A

Neatness and Cleanliness

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15
Q

Class B fires involve _____ _____.

A

Flammable Liquids (Petroleum Products)

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16
Q

List 5 examples of a Class B fire.

A

Gasoline, Kerosene, Motor Oil, Varnishes, Cleaning Fluids, Oil Based Paints, Lighter Fluids

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17
Q

______ is not effective on Class B fires because these fuels float on water.

18
Q

List 2 ways Class B fires can be smothered.

A

Dirt and Sand

19
Q

Fires caused by _____ are Class C fires.

A

Electricity

20
Q

List 5 examples of Class C fires.

A

Light bulbs, electric motors, toaster, electrical stoves, electrical appliances

21
Q

To extinguish a Class C fire, turn off the ____ ____ and smother the fire with _____ _____.

A

Electrical Power, Dry Chemicals

22
Q

Why shouldn’t you use water on a Class C fire?

A

Water conducts electricity

23
Q

______ that burn are Class D fires.

24
Q

______ are an example of a Class D fire.

25
Class ___ fires involve vegetable oils and animal fats and are the common in ______.
K, Restaurants
26
Firefighting should be left to the ______ ______.
Fire Department
27
Most portable fire extinguishers have a range of _____ to _____.
3 to 10 feet
28
What are some examples of home fire extinguishers?
Water hoses, Pails, Sand, Dirt, Blankets, and Baking Soda
29
If you have a grease fire in a frying pan, cover it with a _____.
Tight-fitting lid
30
A fire extinguisher should be approved by ______ or ______.
UL or FM
31
A fire extinguisher should have the correct ____ and _____ for your needs.
Size and Symbol
32
Fire extinguishers are labeled for the ____ of fire they extinguish and by the _____ of the fire they can put out.
Class, Size
33
Fire extinguisher uses for Fire classes: Water extinguisher are for _____ Carbon Dioxide extinguisher are for _______ Dry Chemical extinguisher are for _______ Multipurpose Dry Chemical Extinguisher are for _______ Class K extinguisher are for ________ Class D Powder extinguisher are for ______
Water extinguisher : Class A only Carbon Dioxide : Class B and C fires Dry Chemical extinguisher : Class B and C fires Multipurpose Dry Chemical Extinguisher : Class A, B, and C fires Class K extinguisher : Class K fires Class D Powder extinguisher : Class D fires only
34
Fire extinguishers should be used while trying to ____ the building.
Exit
35
Fire extinguishers should be inspected ______ and serviced ______.
Monthly, Annually
36
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
37
What should you do before using the PASS method?
Call 911 or activate fire alarm system
38
Always have fire extinguishers ______ or ____ immediately after use.
Recharged, Replaced
39
Fire extinguishers should be located near an ______ or where the _____.
Exit, Fire danger is high
40
Fire extinguishers should be where they can be easily _____ and ______.
seen, reached