It's Getting Hot in Here
How long have fire extinguishers been around.
Closest answer gets the points. ALL teams answer!
2219 Years.
Ctesibius of Alexandria invented a hand pump to deliver water to fires.
Wood, Textile and Paper
Class A
Use Water, Foam Spray, ABC Powder or Wet Chemical
Red, Yellow or Blue Labelled Extinguishers
"A" is for...
Aim
Tapping the side of the extinguisher primes it for use.
Myth
Total weight
40lbs
20 lb capacity
Near pathways of travel, between 6" and 5' from the floor, depending on type and fire material hazard within 30' and 75' of hazard and clearly visible.
Location and placement of portable Extinguishers
Flammable Gases
Class C
Use ABC Powder Extinguisher
Blue Labelled Extinguisher
Second "S"
Sweep
Fire extinguishers are required to be mounted by brackets
Myth
Needs only be easily accessible and kept in good condition.
Yes or No?
fully engulfed vehicle fire
No
DD: Spray duration of a 20lb extinguisher.
ALL answer, closest answer gets the points.
Depending on type, up to 30 seconds.
DD: Electrical Contact Fire
Electrical
Use ABC Powder or Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Blue or Black Labelled Extinguishers
Not Push
Pull
Fire extinguishers age poorly and expire.
Fact.
Can expire and do need maintenance and inspection.
18 seconds
Discharge time
Extinguisher periodic inspection performed every...
Monthly by local personnel and required testing and service based on type. (One to six year intervals)
Cooking Oils and Fats
Class K
Use Foam or Wet Chemical Extinguisher
Yellow Labelled Extinguisher
First "S"
Squeeze
Fire Extinguishers are only for professionals.
Myth, of course.
P.A.S.S. made simple for use by all ages.
40-50 feet
Range
Sensitive Electrical Equipment sometimes confined in a room with fire protection by one of two types of gas.
Name the gas(es)
Halon or Carbon Dioxide
Flammable Liquids
Class B
Use ABC Powder
Blue Labelled Extinguisher
To the left, to the right, to the left, right, left!
Sweeping action aimed at the based until fire is out.
Fire Extinguishers are only for putting out fires.
Myth.
Can also be used for a means of escape, shield from flames while evacuating.
When indicator gauge "green"
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