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F-01 Fireguard Portable Fire Extinguisher Use Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following fire extinguisher types leaves NO residue after discharge?

    Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO2)

    CO2 extinguishers vaporize completely and leave no residue, making them ideal for sensitive electronics and food prep areas.

  2. What action should a fireguard take if smoke begins filling the room while attempting to extinguish a fire?

    Answer: Immediately abandon the effort and evacuate

    If smoke accumulates, the fire has grown beyond safe suppression limits and the fireguard must evacuate immediately.

  3. An extinguisher labeled '2-A:10-B:C' indicates which of the following?

    Answer: It has a fire-fighting capacity rating for Classes A, B, and C fires

    The alphanumeric rating describes the extinguisher's effectiveness: the numbers relate to capacity for Class A and B, and C confirms it is safe on electrical fires.

  4. What is the correct position of the extinguisher nozzle at the start of the PASS technique?

    Answer: Aimed at the base of the fire before squeezing

    During the Aim step of PASS, the nozzle is directed at the base of the fire before the handle is squeezed.

  5. Which condition would render a dry chemical fire extinguisher ineffective even if pressure appears normal?

    Answer: The dry chemical agent has compacted or caked inside

    Dry chemical powder can compact over time, blocking discharge even when pressure is adequate; this is why extinguishers must be shaken or inverted periodically.

  6. In the FDNY F-01 fireguard context, which document authorizes a person to act as a fireguard?

    Answer: A Certificate of Fitness (COF) issued by the FDNY

    The FDNY Certificate of Fitness (COF) is the official authorization required to legally perform fireguard duties in New York City.

  7. Why is it important to keep your back to an exit when fighting a fire with an extinguisher?

    Answer: To ensure an escape route is always available if conditions worsen

    Maintaining a position with an exit behind you ensures you can evacuate immediately if the fire grows or smoke intensifies.