Safety & Emergency Fire Safety 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Aim, Spray, Stop
- Pull, Activate, Shoot, Sweep
- Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
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: What class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
- Class A (Correct answer)
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
Correct answer: Class A
Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, cloth, and trash.
Question 3: When evacuating a building during a fire, you should touch a door before opening it to check for what?
- Heat (Correct answer)
- Moisture
- Vibration
- Sound
Correct answer: Heat
Touching the door checks for heat, which signals that fire or hot gases may be on the other side.
Question 4: How far should items be kept from a fire sprinkler head?
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 6 inches
- 3 feet
- 1 foot
Correct answer: 18 inches
NFPA 13 requires at least 18 inches of clearance below fire sprinkler heads to ensure proper spray patterns.
Question 5: What type of fire extinguisher is safe to use on electrical fires?
- Class C (CO2) (Correct answer)
- Class A (Water)
- Class K (Wet Chemical)
- Class D (Dry Powder)
Correct answer: Class C (CO2)
Class C or CO2 extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for use on electrical fires.
Question 6: What is the leading cause of home fire deaths in the United States?
- Smoking materials (Correct answer)
- Cooking equipment
- Heating equipment
- Electrical systems
Correct answer: Smoking materials
Smoking materials, including cigarettes, are the leading cause of home fire deaths in the US according to NFPA data.
Safety & Emergency Fire Safety 1
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?