Week 4 Review Flashcards
What are the three things needed for a fire to burn?
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel
What type of extinguisher should be utilized for a small fire in the IT booth?
Type C: Electrical Equipment Extinguisher
Or…
ABC Extinguishers
What types of fuel does a Type A extinguisher extinguish?
Solids such as paper and wood
What types of fuel does a Type B extinguisher extinguish?
Liquids and gases
What types of fuel does a Type C extinguisher extinguish?
Electrical equipment
What is the advantage of an ABC type extinguisher?
Can be utilized for all three types of extinguishers
T/F. The items listed below are components that should be inspected on each fire extinguisher:
- Physical condition of the extinguisher
- Inspection or maintenance tag
- Safety pin
- Safety tag
- Hose
- Gauge
True
What happens if a fire extinguisher is undercharged?
Won’t have the pressure needed to push product from the extinguisher
What happens if a fire extinguisher is overcharged?
Could cause damage to the extinguisher or an untimely release
What should be done if a fire extinguisher is undercharged or overcharged?
It should be taken to the current extinguisher company and serviced
Why is it important to keep the pin in place on a fire extinguisher?
To prevent accidental discharge while being handled
What can be used if the security tag is missing from a fire extinguisher?
A zip tie
What does it indicate if the pin is missing from a fire extinguisher?
It could be an indicator that the extinguisher has been used
What does a needle in the green on a fire extinguisher gauge indicate?
It may not always mean it is fully charged
What should you do to ensure a fire extinguisher is full?
Heft or pick it up to feel the weight of the agent inside
What should be checked when inspecting the fire extinguisher cylinder itself?
- Dents
- Punctures
- Corrosion
- Physical damage
What is the consequence of operating a damaged or corroded fire extinguisher?
It can be extremely dangerous and possibly explode
What should be done with damaged fire extinguishers?
Contact local fire extinguisher businesses for disposition
What should be checked on the hose of a fire extinguisher?
- Cracks
- Kinks
- Breaks
*Clogs - Security to the cylinder
What is the main consequence of using a fire extinguisher that’s not fully charged?
May not have enough pressure to push out the extinguishing agent
What does the PASS method stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
