Fire Safety Fire Extinguisher Operations

Question 1

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Activate, Spray, Scan

Answer

Point, Aim, Start, Stop

Answer

Pull, Advance, Spray, Secure

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher is designed for use on flammable liquid fires such as gasoline or oil?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 3

What is the minimum distance from which you should begin directing a fire extinguisher at the base of a fire?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 feet

Answer

1 to 2 feet

Answer

10 to 12 feet

Answer

15 to 20 feet

Question 4

A fire extinguisher with an 'ABC' rating is effective on which types of fires?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires

Answer

Ordinary combustibles only

Answer

Flammable liquids and electrical fires only

Answer

Metal fires only

Question 5

After a fire extinguisher has been partially used, what must be done before returning it to service?

Accepted Answer

Recharge or replace it immediately

Answer

Shake it and put it back

Answer

Fill it with water

Answer

Label it as partially used and leave it

Question 6

Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used on a Class C (electrical) fire?

Accepted Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Halon extinguisher