F60 Fire Extinguisher & Emergency Response 2

Question 1

Which extinguisher type is most appropriate for a Class B fire involving flammable liquids near torch operations?

Accepted Answer

Dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Question 2

When using the PASS technique, what does the second 'S' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Sweep side to side

Answer

Start at the base

Answer

Spray in circles

Answer

Stop and reassess

Question 3

How far should a fire guard typically stand from a small fire when discharging a portable extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

6–10 feet

Answer

1–2 feet

Answer

15–20 feet

Answer

25–30 feet

Question 4

After a fire extinguisher has been fully discharged, the fire guard should:

Accepted Answer

Tag it as used and have it recharged before next use

Answer

Refill it on-site using water

Answer

Return it to service immediately if the gauge reads full

Answer

Store it in an inverted position

Question 5

A fire erupts in a trash container on a construction floor during torch work. Which FDNY action sequence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Sound alarm, call 911, then attempt extinguishment if safe

Answer

Extinguish first, then notify the building

Answer

Evacuate the entire building before any extinguishment attempt

Answer

Wait for the foreman before taking any action

Question 6

What is the minimum fire extinguisher rating required at a torch operation work site per FDNY regulations?

Accepted Answer

2-A:10-B:C

Answer

1-A

Answer

4-A:60-B:C

Answer

10-A:20-B:C

Question 7

During torch operations, a fire guard notices smoke rising from behind a wall. The correct first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop work, investigate the smoldering, and alert the torch operator

Answer

Pull the wall apart to locate the fire source

Answer

Immediately discharge an extinguisher into the wall cavity

Answer

Continue monitoring and document the time smoke was observed