Fire Extinguisher PASS Method Quiz

In a home kitchen fire involving cooking oils, which type of fire extinguisher should be used?

• Flammable liquids

• Flammable metals

• Ordinary combustibles

• Electrical fire

Imagine you're in a situation where a small fire has started in your kitchen. You remember the fire safety training you received and grab the fire extinguisher. According to the PASS method, what does the 'P' stand for in this scenario?

• Pull the pin

• Pump the extinguisher

• Point the nozzle

• Press the lever

In a commercial kitchen, which type of fire would require the use of a class K extinguisher?

• Cooking media

• Flammable metals

• Flammable liquids

• Electrical fire

Imagine you're in a kitchen and a small grease fire starts on the stove. How far should you stand from the fire when using the extinguisher?

• 8-10 feet

• 6-8 feet

• 4-6 feet

• 2-4 feet

During a home electrical system repair, which type of fire extinguisher should be readily available?

• Ordinary combustibles

• Electrical fire

• Flammable metals

• Flammable liquids

Imagine you're in your office and you notice a small fire in the kitchen area. You've attempted to use the fire extinguisher, but the fire is not going out and is starting to spread. What should you do if you don't feel you can safely put out the fire?

• Call for help

• Exit the building immediately

• Stay and try anyway

• Ignore the fire

In a laboratory, if you encounter a fire caused by magnesium shavings, which type of fire extinguisher should you use?

• Flammable liquids

• Ordinary combustibles

• Flammable metals

• Electrical fire

What should you do after extinguishing a small kitchen fire?

• Celebrate

• Ignore the fire

• Leave the area immediately

• Continue to watch the area

Imagine you're in a situation where you need to use a fire extinguisher. What does the 'S' stand for in the PASS method?

• Shout

• Spray

• Stop

• Squeeze

In a scenario where a fuel tanker has overturned and is leaking fuel, which type of fire extinguisher should be used?

• Electrical fire

• Ordinary combustibles

• Flammable metals

• Flammable liquids