Fire Extinguisher Types and Uses

Matilda is attending a fire safety training session. The instructor shows her a water fire extinguisher and asks her to identify the color typically used on its description panel. What color should Matilda look for?

• Blue

• Black

• Cream

• Red

Henry is in a workshop and notices a small fire starting in a pile of wooden planks. He sees a water extinguisher nearby. What type of fire is a water extinguisher primarily designed to combat?

• Flammable liquids

• Electrical equipment

• Flammable solids

• Cooking oil

Lily is attending a fire safety training session at her workplace. The instructor shows her a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and asks her to identify the color typically used on its description panel. What color should Lily look for?

• Red

• Black

• Yellow

• Blue

While working in an office, Sophia notices that a small fire has started in a room filled with computers and other electronic equipment. Which type of fire extinguisher is recommended for fires involving electrical and electronic equipment due to its non-damaging discharge?

• Water

• Foam

• Dry Powder

• Carbon Dioxide

Isla is attending a fire safety training session. The instructor shows her a foam fire extinguisher and asks her to identify the color typically used on its identification panel. What color should Isla look for?

• Red

• Blue

• Cream

• Yellow

Benjamin is working in a garage when a container of petrol accidentally spills and catches fire. Which type of fire extinguisher should Benjamin use to safely put out the fire?

• Water

• Foam

• Wet Chemical

• Dry Powder

Charlie is working in a workshop where there are risks of fires involving flammable solids, liquids, and gases. Which type of fire extinguisher should Charlie use, considering it is very versatile and can handle all these types of fires?

• Water

• Foam

• Dry Powder

• Wet Chemical

Elsie is using a dry powder fire extinguisher to put out a small fire on some electrical equipment in her office. What is a potential drawback of using this type of extinguisher in this situation?

• It can cause electrocution

• It leaves a sticky residue

• It is ineffective

• It can cause an explosion

Jacob is training to become a safety officer and is learning about different types of fire extinguishers. During his training, he is asked: What color is typically used on the identification panel of a wet chemical fire extinguisher?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Cream

• Black

Charlie is cooking in the kitchen when a pan of cooking oil catches fire. Which type of fire extinguisher should Charlie use to safely put out the fire?

• Water

• Foam

• Dry Powder

• Wet Chemical