Fire Safety Basic Fire Safety Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct order of steps in the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
- Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Sweep
- Point, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 2: At what temperature does paper typically ignite and begin to burn?
- 212°F (100°C)
- 451°F (233°C) (Correct answer)
- 350°F (177°C)
- 600°F (316°C)
Correct answer: 451°F (233°C)
Paper ignites at approximately 451°F (233°C), which is also the title of Ray Bradbury's famous novel.
Question 3: Which agency sets the standard for fire extinguisher ratings in the United States?
- OSHA
- NFPA
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) (Correct answer)
- FEMA
Correct answer: Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tests and rates fire extinguishers using the standard letter-number classification system.
Question 4: How far should you stay from a building when evacuating during a fire?
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- At least 300 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: At least 300 feet
Evacuees should move at least 300 feet away from a burning building to stay clear of heat, smoke, and potential collapse.
Question 5: What does a Class K fire extinguisher specifically combat?
- Electrical fires
- Metal fires
- Cooking oil and fat fires (Correct answer)
- Wood and paper fires
Correct answer: Cooking oil and fat fires
Class K extinguishers are designed for commercial kitchen fires involving cooking oils, greases, and fats at high temperatures.
Question 6: Which of the following is the MOST dangerous behavior when escaping a smoke-filled building?
- Crawling on hands and knees
- Feeling doors before opening
- Standing upright while moving (Correct answer)
- Closing doors behind you
Correct answer: Standing upright while moving
Standing upright exposes you to the highest concentration of toxic smoke and heat, which rises toward the ceiling.
Question 7: What is the minimum recommended distance to keep flammable materials from a portable space heater?
- 1 foot
- 2 feet
- 3 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 3 feet
The NFPA recommends keeping all flammable items at least 3 feet away from portable space heaters to prevent ignition.
Fire Safety Basic Fire Safety Knowledge 2
What is the correct order of steps in the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher?