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  1. What does the PASS technique stand for?

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

    PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side.

  2. What extinguisher should be used on energized electrical equipment?

    Answer: Carbon dioxide or dry chemical rated for Class C

    Class C fires require non-conductive agents like CO2 or dry chemical.

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

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

    Start 6 to 8 feet away, balancing safety and effectiveness.

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

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

    The pressure gauge needle in the green zone indicates full charge and readiness.

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

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

    Portable extinguishers work only on incipient fires. Larger fires need firefighters.

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

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

    Watch for re-ignition, call the fire department if not done, and document everything.