FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
EXTINGUISHER CLASSIFICATION
TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
OPERATION AND USE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TESTING & INSPECTION
100
Involve ordinary combustibles
What is Class A Fires
100

Green Triangle

From 1-A through 40-A

What is Class A

100
Found as both handheld/wheeled units; Most effective in Class B, C fires; Have limited reach; gas can be dispersed by wind
What is Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers
100

P — Pull the pin; A — Aim the nozzle; S — Squeeze handles together; S — Sweep nozzle back and forth

What are the 4 steps in the P.A.S.S acronym.

100

Fire extinguishers should be inspected for what type of damage to the cylinder?

What is dents or dings from possibly being dropped or mishandled.

200
Involve flammable/?combustible liquids, gases, greases
What is Class B Fires
200

Red box

From 1-B through 640-B

What is Class B

200
For Class A-B-C fires and/or Class B-C fires; Commonly used today
What is Dry Chemical Extinguishers
200

In many cases, fire extinguishers can control or extinguish small fires.  These small fires are considered in the _______ stage.

What is incipient stage.



200

Verify that extinguishers - Are in designated locations - Not tampered with or activated - No obvious damage/other condition

What is Fire Extinguisher Inspection

300
Involve Class A or B fires created by electrical energy
What is Class C Fires
300

Blue Circle.

What is Class C

300
Air-pressurized extinguishers; Useful for all types of small Class A fires
What is Stored-Pressure Water Extinguishers
300
Even though portable fire extinguishers may be found in many of the homes, apartments, and businesses that must be entered to extinguish fire, firefighters should only rely on those carried on
What is the fire appartaus
300
Servicing responsibility for fire extinguishers is that of
What is the property owner/building occupant
400
Can be identified by bright white emissions from combustion process; dry powder extinguishers work best
What is Class D Fires
400

Black octogon

What is Class K

400
Intended for use on small Class A fires only; All operate in similar manner; Equipped with single- or double-acting pump
What is Pump-Type Water Extinguishers
400
Smothering - Cooling - Chain breaking -Saponification
What is Fire Extinguishment Methods
400

When you inspect fire extinguishers, this device let's you know if the extinguisher is ready for use.

What is pressure gauge.

500
Examples are vegetable fats that burn at extremely high temperatures. Most fuels found in commercial kitchens; can also be found in private homes. Wet chemicals used in extinguishing systems
What is Class K Fires
500

Yellow star

What is Class D

500

Is a yellowish type of powder that extinguishes fire by smothering the vapors and creating a thin layer of dust on top.

What is Dry Poweder Extinguishers

500

Manual pump - Stored pressure - Pressure cartridge

What is Portable Extinguisher Expulsion Mechanisms

500

When you inspect a fire extinguisher, this item is checked to make sure it is in place so the extinguisher is not accidentally activated.

What is the safety pin.

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