Types Of Fires
What are 3 materials that could be found in a class A Fire?
Paper, Wood, Plastics, Cloth, etc.
What is the acronym used to assist in proper use of a fire extinguisher and what does each letter stand for?
Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep.
How long will a standard SCBA tank last when used continuosly?
30 minutes... ish... stop breathing so heavy.
What 3 things are required for a fire to survive?
1. Fuel 2. Heat 3. Oxygen
What are the fuel components of a Class B fire?
Liquids or Gas
Where should you aim when attempting to extinguish a fire with a fire extinguisher?
At the base in a sweeping motion.
What does the acronym SCBA stand for?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
What are the five letters used to label the five different types of fires.
A. B. C. D. K.
What should you DEFINITELY NOT do to extinguish a class C fire?
Put water on it.
What should you do when your attempt to extinguish a fire fails?
How often should SCBAs be checked for proper function and wear and tear.
Monthly
What is the best way to put out a class K fire?
Smother it/ deny oxygen.
What are the fuel sources that make a class D fire?
Metals.
What kind of fire extinguishers to we have in the jail?
ABC
How many SCBAs do we have in the jail and where are they kept?
3. One in booking, one in the POD, and one outside A Block.
If you attempt to extinguish a fire and your hair catches on fire what should you do?
DON'T PANIC.
Smother the fire on your head with any flame resistant material you can find.
What are possible fuel sources of a class K fire?
Cooking oil, grease.
What are the letters used to label the different kinds of fire extinguishers?
A. B. C. D.
When putting on an SCBA mask, what are you supposed to do before connecting the hose to ensure that you have a good seal against your face?
Plug the air intake and attempt to inhale.
What are some possible different classes of fires you could find in a car fire?
A. B. C. D. K.