Fire Classes
How many different classes of fire are there?
Five
What emergency number is used to report a fire in the United States?
911
What should you aim at when using a fire extinguisher?
The base of the fire.
What does SCBA stand for?
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
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Examples of Class K fire fuels
- cooking oils and greases (animal and vegetable fats)
What are examples of Class A fire fuels?
-wood
-paper
-rubber
-plastic
What is an essential component of fire safety in buildings?
Smoke detectors
**DOUBLE POINTS**What does the acronym
P.A.S.S. mean?
Pull the pin
Aim low at base of flames
Squeeze the handle
Sweep side to side
What does an SCBA provide firefighters?
Breathing air.
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What does the RACE acronym stand for in a fire emergency?
Report, Alarm, Control, Extinguish
what are examples of Class B fire fuels?
-liquids
-greases
-gases
What is the recommended frequency for testing smoke detectors?
Once a month
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CO2 extinguishers are primarily effective on Class _______ fires
B or C class fires
What piece of an SCBA covers the firefighter's face?
Facepiece (mask).
What is a thermal imaging camera used for?
Detecting heat and locating victims or fire.
What are examples of Class C fire fuels?
- Live electrical fires
What is the purpose of fire safety training?
Increase awareness of fire hazards and prevention
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Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for extinguishing electrical fires?
Class C
What alarm warns firefighters they are running low on air?
Low-air alarm/Vibralert.
This device allows firefighters to breathe in smoke-filled environments.
What is an SCBA?
what are examples of Class D fire fuels?
-aluminum
-magnesium
- titanium
- zirconium
-sodium
- potassium
- lithium
- calcium
- zinc
What is the primary objective of fire safety?
Preserve human life
Which extinguisher is used for flammable liquids?
Class B.
Before every use, firefighters should do what to their SCBA?
Inspect/check it
What are the three parts of the fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, and oxygen.