F04 Fire Hazard Recognition and Prevention Flashcards

Which fire extinguisher class is designed for fires in commercial cooking oils and fats?

Answer: Class K

Class K extinguishers use a wet chemical agent that cools and saponifies burning cooking oils.

A heat lamp at a food booth is positioned inches from a paper menu banner. What is the best preventive action?

Answer: Move the combustible banner a safe distance from the heat source

Keeping combustibles away from heat-producing equipment removes the fuel from potential ignition.

Which situation best describes a fire hazard related to housekeeping?

Answer: Trash and cardboard piled up behind the stage

Accumulated combustible waste provides fuel that allows a small fire to grow quickly.

An extension cord running across a walkway is pinched under a heavy road case. Why is this a hazard?

Answer: Damaged insulation can cause arcing, overheating, and fire

Crushed cords can break insulation and conductors, leading to arcing and heat buildup.

Smoking is seen inside a tent posted with No Smoking signs. What should the fire guard do?

Answer: Have the person extinguish the material and enforce the no-smoking rule

The fire guard must enforce no-smoking rules because lit smoking materials are a common ignition source.

Flammable liquids such as gasoline at an event site should be kept in:

Answer: Approved, closed safety containers away from ignition sources

Approved closed containers limit vapor release and reduce the risk of ignition and spills.

Which of the following is the fire guard's primary job while on duty?

Answer: Watching for and correcting fire hazards and alerting the fire department in an emergency

A fire guard patrols for fire hazards, keeps exits and equipment ready, and calls 911 or FDNY when a fire occurs.