Name:_________________________________ Marks:
__________________Chapter:_______________________________ Answer
the following true or false questions about how to operate a fire
extinguisher. 1) The four elements that must be present for fire to
exist include heat, oxygen, fuel and a chemical reaction between
the three.TrueFalse
2) The Concept of fire prevention is to keep these elements
separate.TrueFalse
3) There are four classes of fire, Class A, B, C and
K.TrueFalse
4) Class B fires are those fires that occur involving paper and
wood.TrueFalse
5) Multipurpose dry chemical extinguishers are effective on all
classes except D and K fires.TrueFalse
6) To remember the rules of fighting fires, just remember the
three A's: Activate, Assist and Attempt.TrueFalse
7) The four simple steps for operating a fire extinguisher can
be remembered with the word PASS. Pull, Activate, Squeeze,
Sweep.TrueFalse
8) After the fire has been extinguished, it is important to
watch the site for re-ignition.TrueFalse
9) Fire extinguishers must be inspected or checked every 60
days.TrueFalse
10) According to local, state and national codes and
regulations, fire extinguishers must be maintained
bi-annually.TrueFalse
