Fire Classes
What materials will you likely find fueling a Class "A" fire?
Paper, Trash, Wood, Cloth, Plastic.
What is the acronym used to assist in proper Fire Extinguisher application and what does each letter mean?
P - Point
A - Aim
S - Squeeze
S - Sweep
Smoke inhalation
Where are the SCBAs located in our facility?
1. POD
2. Booking
3. A Block hallway
What materials will you likely find fueling a Class "B" fire?
Flammable liquids like gasoline, diesel, alcohol, propane, and butane.
What should you do if you've attempted to extinguish a fire with a fire extinguisher and it fails or the fire flares back up?
Evacuate the area. Do not attempt to extinguish the fire again.
What is the leading cause of residential fires in the United States?
47% Cooking
9% Heating malfunctions
8% Unintentional/ Careless
7% Electrical Malfunction
How often should SCBAs be examined for proper function?
Monthly.
What materials will you most likely find fueling a Class "C" fire?
Live electrical equipment such as wires, motors, transformers, electrical panels, and data servers.
What is the most commonly found fire extinguisher in a general office setting?
ABC fire extinguisher (dry chemical).
What should you absolutely NEVER do to extinguish a class "C" fire?
Put water on it!
Please do not put water on an electrical fire.
What does the acronym SCBA stand for?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
What materials will you most likely find fueling a class "D" fire?
Combustible metals such as lithium, magnesium, and sodium.
What fire extinguisher is easily identified by its silver color and what class fire should it be used to put out?
Silver extinguishers contain water pressurized with nitrogen; these extinguishers should only be used on class "A" fires.
What should you do if you start a grease fire in your kitchen and you don't have a fire extinguisher?
DO NOT DUMP WATER ON IT!
Cover the pot or pan with a lid or plate depriving it of oxygen.
How long will a standard SCBAs air tank last before you need to vacate the area?
20-30 minutes. Keep in mind that it could be a lot less if you are breathing heavy, so calm down.
What materials will you most likely find dueling a class "K" fire?
Cooking oils, grease, vegetable and animal fat/grease.
Where are the fire extinguishers located in our facility?
Booking, Dispatch, The POD, and the breakroom
What are the symbols that most commonly accompany the "A" "B" "C" D", and "K" used to identify fires and fire hazards?
"A" - Triangle "B" - Square
""C" - Circle "D" - Star
"K" - Hexagon
When putting on an SCBA mask, what must you do before attaching your air hose?
Plug your intake valve and attempt to inhale, ensuring that you have created an airtight seal.