ECS - Electrotechnical Certification Scheme Fire Safety and Emergencies Questions and Answers

Question 1

An electrician discovers a fire in a consumer unit they are working on. Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate to use in this situation?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (Black band)

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Water (Red)

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Foam (Cream band)

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Wet Chemical (Yellow band)

Question 2

Upon hearing a continuous fire alarm on a construction site, what is the first and most important action an individual should take?

Accepted Answer

Leave the building immediately by the nearest safe exit.

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Finish the task quickly before leaving.

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Find a fire extinguisher and try to fight the fire.

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Call the site manager to ask for instructions.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of a designated Fire Marshal or Warden on a worksite?

Accepted Answer

Carrying out the electrical isolation of the entire building.

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Conducting a roll call at the assembly point.

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Checking that fire exits and escape routes are clear.

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Directing personnel to the designated assembly point during an evacuation.

Question 4

When selecting a location for a fire assembly point, which factor is most critical to consider?

Accepted Answer

It must be in a safe location that does not obstruct emergency services.

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It must be in a location with a good mobile phone signal.

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It must be close to the main building entrance for easy return.

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It must be a covered area to protect from bad weather.

Question 5

An electrician working in a ceiling void accidentally starts a small fire involving wooden joists and cabling insulation. The power has been safely isolated. Which fire extinguisher would be suitable for this Class A and electrical risk fire?

Accepted Answer

Dry Powder (Blue band)

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CO2 (Black band)

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Water (Red)

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Foam (Cream band)

Question 6

According to the BS EN 3 standard for portable fire extinguishers in the UK, what is the primary body colour for all modern extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Blue

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Yellow

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Green