Portable Fire Extinguishers

What is the key to extinguishing a fire quickly?

• Discovering the fire early

• Waiting for help

• Ignoring the fire

• Leaving the area

What is the standard capacity of a CO2 extinguisher?

• 25lbs

• 20lbs

• 15lbs

• 10lbs

Which type of fire is a CO2 extinguisher mainly used for?

• Class D fires

• Class A fires

• Class B fires

• Class C fires

What should you do first when using a portable fire extinguisher?

• Pull the pin

• Sweep the nozzle

• Aim the nozzle

• Squeeze the handle

What should you do third when using a portable fire extinguisher?

• Pull the pin

• Sweep the nozzle

• Aim the nozzle

• Squeeze the handle

What should you do last when using a portable fire extinguisher?

• Squeeze the handle

• Aim the nozzle

• Sweep the nozzle

• Pull the pin

What should you do second when using a portable fire extinguisher?

• Squeeze the handle

• Aim the nozzle

• Sweep the nozzle

• Pull the pin

Most portable fire extinguishers are operated in very different ways.

• True

• False

What type of portable fire extinguisher is discharged in the form of gas and works on Class B and Class C fires?

• Clean Agent

• Pump-type water

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Wet- Chemical Stored Pressure

A device for putting out a fire is a fire____________.