F-01 F-01 Fireguard Portable Fire Extinguisher Use 3

Question 1

Which type of extinguisher is safe to use on Class A, B, and C fires?

Accepted Answer

Dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher

Answer

ABC dry chemical extinguishers are rated for ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment.

Question 2

What does it mean if the needle on a fire extinguisher pressure gauge is in the red zone?

Accepted Answer

The extinguisher is undercharged and may not function properly

Answer

A needle in the red zone below green indicates the extinguisher lacks sufficient pressure and may fail during an emergency.

Question 3

When is it NOT appropriate to attempt to fight a fire with a portable extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

When the fire is larger than a wastepaper basket

Answer

If a fire has grown beyond a small, contained size (roughly a wastepaper basket), occupants should evacuate and call the fire department.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the tamper seal on a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the extinguisher has not been used or tampered with

Answer

The tamper seal confirms the safety pin is intact and that the extinguisher has not been discharged or tampered with since its last inspection.

Question 5

How often should portable fire extinguishers in commercial buildings be inspected by a trained professional?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NFPA 10 requires a thorough annual maintenance inspection of all portable fire extinguishers by a certified professional.

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test