Fire & Security Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the 3 elements of the fire triangle
Oxygen, all around us
Heat, a source of ignition
Fuel, anything that burns
What colour fire extinguisher uses water?
Red
What colour fire extinguisher uses foam?
Cream
What colour fire extinguisher uses powder?
Blue
What colour fire extinguisher uses CO2?
Black
What colour fire extinguisher uses wet chemical?
Yellow
What class of fires can water be used on?
Class A (wood paper and textiles)
What class of fires can foam be used on?
Class A & B (wood, paper, textiles & flammable liquids)
What class of fire can powder be used on?
Class A, B, C, D and electrical
(Paper, wood, textiles, flammable liquids, gaseous and electrical fires)
What class of fires can CO2 be used on?
Class B and Electrical
(Flammable liquids and electrical fires)
What class of fires can Wet Chemical be used on?
Class A and F (wood, paper, textiles and cooking oils and fats)
What does a Prohibition sign look like?
Red circle, white background with a diagonal red line through
What does a Hazard sign look like?
Yellow triangle with black border
What does a Safety information sign look like?
Green sign with white writing
What does a Mandatory sign look like?
Blue sign with white writing
What does a fire equipment sign look like?
Red sign with white writing
Can a fire blanket be re-used?
NO - One time use only
