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Fire Extinguisher Use and Classification Flashcards

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  1. How frequently must portable fire extinguishers in a place of assembly receive a visual inspection?

    Answer: Monthly

    FDNY and NFPA 10 require monthly visual inspections of portable fire extinguishers to confirm they are charged, accessible, and undamaged.

  2. When using a fire extinguisher, at what part of the fire should you aim the discharge nozzle?

    Answer: The base of the fire

    Aiming at the base of the fire attacks the fuel source and is the most effective way to extinguish the fire rather than spraying the flames themselves.

  3. A fire extinguisher's pressure gauge needle is in the red zone below the green area. What action should the fireguard take?

    Answer: Tag it out of service and report it for recharging

    A gauge reading in the red undercharge zone means the extinguisher lacks sufficient pressure to operate effectively and must be removed from service and recharged immediately.

  4. According to NFPA 10, who is authorized to perform the annual maintenance inspection of portable fire extinguishers?

    Answer: A licensed or trained fire extinguisher service technician

    Annual maintenance must be performed by a trained and licensed fire extinguisher service technician who can verify internal components, pressure, and agent condition.

  5. A fire extinguisher has been partially discharged during a drill. What must happen next?

    Answer: It must be recharged or replaced before being returned to service

    Any extinguisher that has been used or partially discharged must be recharged or replaced immediately, as a partial charge may be insufficient to fight an actual fire.

  6. At what maximum height above the floor should the carrying handle of a portable fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 lbs be mounted?

    Answer: 5 feet

    NFPA 10 requires that heavier extinguishers (over 40 lbs) have their carrying handle mounted no higher than 3.5 feet, while lighter units can be mounted up to 5 feet — the 5-foot rule applies to lighter units.

  7. What is the correct sweeping motion a fireguard should use when discharging a fire extinguisher?

    Answer: Side to side at the base of the fire

    Sweeping side to side at the base of the fire ensures the entire fuel surface area is covered with the extinguishing agent for maximum effectiveness.