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Fire Extinguishers Exam Questions and
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List the 5 classifications of fire - answer✔A- ordinary combustibles; B- flammable liquids C-
energized electrical; D- flammable metals; K- Animal & vegetable oils
Fire Extinguisher - answer✔A a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
What are Fire Extinguishers used as? - answer✔First line of defence against fires of limited size.
What are the 4 ways in which a fire can be extinguished? - answer✔removing access to oxygen,
removing fuel, inhibiting the chemical chain reaction and removing heat.
Describe class A fire extinguishers and it's symbol - answer✔Class A fires have a fuel source
consisting of common materials like paper, cardboard, lumber and plastics. Green Triangle
Describe Class B fire extinguishers and it's symbol - answer✔Class B fires are flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene or common organic solvents. Red Square
Describe Class C Fire extinguishers and it symbol - answer✔Class C fires have common fuel
sources but are ignited by electrical equipment such as appliances, switches, panel boxes power
tools, or hot plates. Blue Circle
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