CSO Fire Safety and Prevention

Question 1

What class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials like wood and paper?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 2

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

Answer

Pull, Apply, Squeeze, Spread

Answer

Push, Arm, Spray, Sweep

Question 3

How far should you stand from the base of a fire when using an extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

6–8 feet

Answer

1–2 feet

Answer

15–20 feet

Answer

25–30 feet

Question 4

What is the FIRST action you should take when you discover a fire?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm

Answer

Grab a fire extinguisher

Answer

Call your supervisor

Answer

Evacuate immediately without alerting others

Question 5

Class B fires involve which type of material?

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquids and gases

Answer

Electrical equipment

Answer

Combustible metals

Answer

Ordinary combustibles like wood

Question 6

What color are standard fire extinguishers in the US to aid quick identification?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green