Fire Extinguisher Technician Exam |Questions and
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A 3 Dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid. true or false - -False: A 3
dimensional fire involves flammable liquid in motion as well as both horizontal and vertical
surfaces
-Class A fire extinguisher applies to :
Ordinary Combustibles such as woods, paper, some plastics and textiles - -Fire
extinguishers require the heat absorbing effects of water or the coating effects of dry
chemicals.
-Dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers
are recommended for complex buildings
are recommended for small Faculties
should be replaced - -You need to remove or replace dry chemical stored pressure fire
extinguishers at their next 6 yr maintenance or next hydrostatic interval ( Whichever
comes first ) SO...... all possible choices
-Ul rating for a Fire extinguisher refers to the amount of square footage the extinguisher
can cover. - -B:C rating refers to the amount of square footage the extinguisher can cover.
-Class B fire extinguisher can not handle flammable liquid
true or false - -false: Class B can handle Liquid and gas
-You need to train employees in the proper use of all portable fire extinguishers according
to: - -CFR29: you gotta trains all the sheep. Federally required
-you need to have portable fire extinguishers visually inspected at least ___________
according to 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) - -Monthly According to CFR 1910.157(e)(2)
-Class B fire extinguisher - -Should not be used in an LIVE Electrical equipment fire. Once
its not energized totally cool.
-Water or steam-type fire Extinguishers need to be discharged, disassembled, and
inspected at least: - -Once a year, Annually
-When the Fire Extinguisher is over 40 lbs, you should install it so that the top of the
canister ins no more than _____ Ft above ground - -3.5 ft. the top of the canister can not be
over that. Secured with a Bracket or hanger
Answers
A 3 Dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid. true or false - -False: A 3
dimensional fire involves flammable liquid in motion as well as both horizontal and vertical
surfaces
-Class A fire extinguisher applies to :
Ordinary Combustibles such as woods, paper, some plastics and textiles - -Fire
extinguishers require the heat absorbing effects of water or the coating effects of dry
chemicals.
-Dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers
are recommended for complex buildings
are recommended for small Faculties
should be replaced - -You need to remove or replace dry chemical stored pressure fire
extinguishers at their next 6 yr maintenance or next hydrostatic interval ( Whichever
comes first ) SO...... all possible choices
-Ul rating for a Fire extinguisher refers to the amount of square footage the extinguisher
can cover. - -B:C rating refers to the amount of square footage the extinguisher can cover.
-Class B fire extinguisher can not handle flammable liquid
true or false - -false: Class B can handle Liquid and gas
-You need to train employees in the proper use of all portable fire extinguishers according
to: - -CFR29: you gotta trains all the sheep. Federally required
-you need to have portable fire extinguishers visually inspected at least ___________
according to 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) - -Monthly According to CFR 1910.157(e)(2)
-Class B fire extinguisher - -Should not be used in an LIVE Electrical equipment fire. Once
its not energized totally cool.
-Water or steam-type fire Extinguishers need to be discharged, disassembled, and
inspected at least: - -Once a year, Annually
-When the Fire Extinguisher is over 40 lbs, you should install it so that the top of the
canister ins no more than _____ Ft above ground - -3.5 ft. the top of the canister can not be
over that. Secured with a Bracket or hanger
