Session 2 Flashcards

1
Q

To have a fire, you must have _____, _____, and ____. These make up the __ __.

A

Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen. fire triangle

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2
Q

A ____ is anything that can burn.

A

FUEL

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3
Q

name a gas that is used to put out fires.

A

carbon Dioxide

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4
Q

_____ does not burn but support a fire.

A

Oxygen

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5
Q

flammable liquids will not burn until they are _____ or turned into ___.

A

Vaporized, Gas

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6
Q

___ is a flammable liquids that does not turn into a gas at room temperature, but will when it is heated.

A

kerosene

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7
Q

____ gives off vapors at normal temperature and is hazardous when exposed to open air and a heat source.

A

gasoline

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8
Q

A piece of steel is hard to burn, but when it is in the form of _____ _____ it will burn easily.

A

Steel Wool

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9
Q

____ _____ ______ is the amount of heat needed to cause a fuel to begin burning.

A

Heat of combustion

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10
Q

Wood that is in a ____ ____ position will burn more rapidly than wood in a horizontal or flat position.

A

Vertical, Upright

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11
Q

If one part of the _____ ____ is removed, the fire will go out.

A

Fire triangle

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12
Q

Class A fires are ____ ____.

A

Ordinary combustibles

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13
Q

List 5 examples of a class A fire.

A

Wood, Paper, Cloth, Grass, Plastic, Trash

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14
Q

____ and ___ are good fire prevention practices.

A

Neatness and Cleanliness

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15
Q

Class B fires involve _____ _____.

A

Flammable Liquids (Petroleum Products)

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16
Q

List 5 examples of a Class B fire.

A

Gasoline, Kerosene, Motor Oil, Varnishes, Cleaning Fluids, Oil Based Paints, Lighter Fluids

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17
Q

______ is not effective on Class B fires because these fuels float on water.

A

Water

18
Q

List 2 ways Class B fires can be smothered.

A

Dirt and Sand

19
Q

Fires caused by _____ are Class C fires.

A

Electricity

20
Q

List 5 examples of Class C fires.

A

Light bulbs, electric motors, toaster, electrical stoves, electrical appliances

21
Q

To extinguish a Class C fire, turn off the ____ ____ and smother the fire with _____ _____.

A

Electrical Power, Dry Chemicals

22
Q

Why shouldn’t you use water on a Class C fire?

A

Water conducts electricity

23
Q

______ that burn are Class D fires.

A

Metals

24
Q

______ are an example of a Class D fire.

A

Fireworks

25
Q

Class ___ fires involve vegetable oils and animal fats and are the common in ______.

A

K, Restaurants

26
Q

Firefighting should be left to the ______ ______.

A

Fire Department

27
Q

Most portable fire extinguishers have a range of _____ to _____.

A

3 to 10 feet

28
Q

What are some examples of home fire extinguishers?

A

Water hoses, Pails, Sand, Dirt, Blankets, and Baking Soda

29
Q

If you have a grease fire in a frying pan, cover it with a _____.

A

Tight-fitting lid

30
Q

A fire extinguisher should be approved by ______ or ______.

A

UL or FM

31
Q

A fire extinguisher should have the correct ____ and _____ for your needs.

A

Size and Symbol

32
Q

Fire extinguishers are labeled for the ____ of fire they extinguish and by the _____ of the fire they can put out.

A

Class, Size

33
Q

Fire extinguisher uses for Fire classes:
Water extinguisher are for _____
Carbon Dioxide extinguisher are for _______
Dry Chemical extinguisher are for _______
Multipurpose Dry Chemical Extinguisher are for _______
Class K extinguisher are for ________
Class D Powder extinguisher are for ______

A

Water extinguisher : Class A only
Carbon Dioxide : Class B and C fires
Dry Chemical extinguisher : Class B and C fires
Multipurpose Dry Chemical Extinguisher : Class A, B, and C fires
Class K extinguisher : Class K fires
Class D Powder extinguisher : Class D fires only

34
Q

Fire extinguishers should be used while trying to ____ the building.

A

Exit

35
Q

Fire extinguishers should be inspected ______ and serviced ______.

A

Monthly, Annually

36
Q

What does the acronym PASS stand for?

A

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

37
Q

What should you do before using the PASS method?

A

Call 911 or activate fire alarm system

38
Q

Always have fire extinguishers ______ or ____ immediately after use.

A

Recharged, Replaced

39
Q

Fire extinguishers should be located near an ______ or where the _____.

A

Exit, Fire danger is high

40
Q

Fire extinguishers should be where they can be easily _____ and ______.

A

seen, reached