These fires can be identified by bright white emissions from combustion process; dry powder extinguishers work best.
What is Class D Fires
100
This type of extinguisher has a rating from 1-A through 40-A
What is Class A extinguisher
100
Found as both handheld & wheeled units; Most effective in Class B, C fires; They 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;
this is the next step in the PASS method of extinguisher use.
What is S for sweep the nozzle across the base of the fire?
100
NFPA® 10 and most fire codes require portable extinguishers to be inspected at least.
What is once per year?
200
This class of fire involves flammable/?combustible liquids, gases, and grease.
What is Class B Fires
200
These extinguishers are not tested for capacity. Only the conductivity of the extinguishing agent is tested.
What are Class C extinguishers?
200
these extinguishers are used for Class A-B-C fires and/or Class B-C fires;
What are Dry Chemical Extinguishers?
200
In many cases, fire extinguishers can control or extinguish small fires in less time than it takes to deploy these.
What is a hoseline?
200
Verification that extinguishers are: in designated locations, are accessible, have not been tampered with or activated, -and have no obvious damage
What are Fire Extinguisher Inspections?
300
This class of fire involves common materials such as wood, paper, plastics and textiles.
What are Class A Fires?
300
This extinguisher has a rating from 1-B through 640-B.
What is Class B extinguisher?
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 extinguishers that?
What is "carried on fire appartaus?"
300
This person is responsible for servicing and upkeep of fire extinguishers on their property.
Who is the property owner/building occupant?
400
Electric motors, computers, faulty wiring and hot transformers fit into this class of fire.
What are Class C Fires?
400
Recognized by UL, ULC since 1996, these extinguishers have no numerical rating and are tested to ensure effectiveness against 2.25 square feet of oil in a deep fryer.
What are Class K extinguishers?
400
These extinguishers are intended for use on small Class A fires only. They are frequently used by firefighters for small grass fires.
What is fire extinguisher methods of extinguishment?
400
NFPA 10 requires this type of test every six years for fire extinguishers.
What is hydrostatic testing?
500
These extinguishers contain a potassium based, low-Ph agent that combines with cooking oils to create a soapy foam surface over a cooking appliance.
What are Class K fire extinguishers?
500
Test fires vary for these extinguishers based on the type of metal, reactions, toxicity and metal burn out time.
What are Class D extinguishers?
500
Designed as replacement for Halon 1211. They discharge as rapidly evaporating liquids that leaves no residue. They are
nonconductive and can be used on Class C; Approved by U.S. EPA
What are portable extinguisher expulsion mechanisms
500
Included in Montreal Protocol - U.S. stopped producing this type of fire extinguisher at end of 1993. they have been replaced by Clean Agent extinguishers.