F-01 - F-01 Fireguard Portable Fire Extinguisher Use Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What does the PASS technique stand for?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side

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Push, Aim, Spray, Stop

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Point, Activate, Spray, Sweep

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Pull, Adjust, Spray, Stop

Question 2

What extinguisher should be used on energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide or dry chemical rated for Class C

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Water (Class A)

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Foam

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Class K wet chemical

Question 3

How far should you stand from a fire when using a portable extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 feet, adjusting for the extinguisher's range

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As close as possible

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At least 50 feet

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Distance does not matter

Question 4

How can you tell if a portable extinguisher is fully charged?

Accepted Answer

Check the pressure gauge; the needle should be in the green zone

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Weigh it on a scale

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Squeeze the handle to test

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No way to check

Question 5

What is the maximum fire size a portable extinguisher can handle?

Accepted Answer

An incipient-stage fire, about wastebasket to small desk size

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Any size

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Only a candle flame

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An entire room fire

Question 6

What should a fire guard do after successfully extinguishing a fire?

Accepted Answer

Watch for re-ignition, ensure the fire department is notified, and document the incident

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Return to patrol immediately

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Put the extinguisher back and tell no one

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Leave the building