F-01 - F-01 Fireguard Portable Fire Extinguisher Use Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the PASS technique stand for?
- Push, Aim, Spray, Stop
- Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side (Correct answer)
- Point, Activate, Spray, Sweep
- Pull, Adjust, Spray, Stop
Correct answer: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side
PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side.
Pull the pin to remove the safety mechanism. Aim at the base where the fuel is, not at the flames. Squeeze the handle to release the agent. Sweep side to side across the base for full coverage.
Question 2: What extinguisher should be used on energized electrical equipment?
- Water (Class A)
- Carbon dioxide or dry chemical rated for Class C (Correct answer)
- Foam
- Class K wet chemical
Correct answer: Carbon dioxide or dry chemical rated for Class C
Class C fires require non-conductive agents like CO2 or dry chemical.
CO2 extinguishers are ideal for Class C fires: non-conductive, no residue on electronics. Multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC) also works. Never use water on electrical fires due to electrocution hazard.
Question 3: How far should you stand from a fire when using a portable extinguisher?
- As close as possible
- 6 to 8 feet, adjusting for the extinguisher's range (Correct answer)
- At least 50 feet
- Distance does not matter
Correct answer: 6 to 8 feet, adjusting for the extinguisher's range
Start 6 to 8 feet away, balancing safety and effectiveness.
Start approximately 6 to 8 feet away. Move closer as the fire diminishes. CO2 extinguishers have shorter range (3-8 feet) than dry chemical (10-20 feet). Always maintain an escape route behind you.
Question 4: How can you tell if a portable extinguisher is fully charged?
- Weigh it on a scale
- Check the pressure gauge; the needle should be in the green zone (Correct answer)
- Squeeze the handle to test
- No way to check
Correct answer: Check the pressure gauge; the needle should be in the green zone
The pressure gauge needle in the green zone indicates full charge and readiness.
Most extinguishers have a pressure gauge with green (proper pressure) and red (under/over-charged) zones. Also verify the safety pin, tamper seal, unblocked nozzle, and current inspection tag.
Question 5: What is the maximum fire size a portable extinguisher can handle?
- Any size
- An incipient-stage fire, about wastebasket to small desk size (Correct answer)
- Only a candle flame
- An entire room fire
Correct answer: An incipient-stage fire, about wastebasket to small desk size
Portable extinguishers work only on incipient fires. Larger fires need firefighters.
Extinguishers are effective only on incipient-stage fires. Most discharge in 8 to 25 seconds. Never attempt to fight a fire beyond incipient stage. Evacuate instead.
Question 6: What should a fire guard do after successfully extinguishing a fire?
- Return to patrol immediately
- Watch for re-ignition, ensure the fire department is notified, and document the incident (Correct answer)
- Put the extinguisher back and tell no one
- Leave the building
Correct answer: Watch for re-ignition, ensure the fire department is notified, and document the incident
Watch for re-ignition, call the fire department if not done, and document everything.
Remain watching for re-ignition. Call 911 if not already done. Ventilate if safe. Set aside the used extinguisher for recharging. Document the incident in the log. Notify the impairment coordinator.
F-01 - F-01 Fireguard Portable Fire Extinguisher Use Questions and Answers 2
What does the PASS technique stand for?