Classification of Fire

How is fire classified?

• Temperature

• Type of fire extinguisher used

• Type of fuel

• Amount of oxygen

What are Class A fires?

• Flammable gas

• Ordinary combustibles

• Burning metals

• Earthquake fires

Which is not an example of fuel for Class A fire?

• Oil

• Paper

• Trash

• Plastic

Which is not an example of a Class A fire?

• Australian bushfire

• Great Chicago Fire

• Great Fire of London

• San Leandro Metal Fire

Where do Class A fires usually happen?

• Houses

• Schools

• Offices

• All of the above

Which is an example of fuel for Class B fires?

• Fabric

• Kerosene

• Butane

• Potassium

Where does a Class B fire usually not happen?

• Kitchens

• Garages

• Workshops

• Petrol stations

What is Class C fire?

• Flammable liquid

• Burning metals

• Ordinary combustibles

• Flammable gas

Class C fires don't happen in the kitchen

• True

• False

Fires are a common side effect of earthquakes because

• People get so anxious they set their houses on fire

• Water lines are broken and there is no water to extinguish fires

• Kerosene lamps are knocked to the floor and sets fire on houses

• Gas is set free as gas lines are broken and a spark starts bringing on inferno