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FE Emergency Response & Extinguisher Selection Flashcards

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  1. When is it appropriate for a trained occupant to attempt to fight a fire with a portable extinguisher?

    Answer: Only when the fire is small, confined, the alarm is activated, an exit is behind them, and they are trained

    Occupant use is appropriate only for small, incipient-stage fires when conditions are safe: alarm active, exit available, and the person is trained.

  2. A fire in a propane storage area is best addressed with which type of extinguisher?

    Answer: Class B dry chemical (BC or ABC) extinguisher

    Propane is a flammable gas (Class B fuel), so a BC or ABC dry chemical extinguisher is the correct choice.

  3. Why should ABC dry chemical extinguishers generally NOT be used in a restaurant kitchen to suppress a grease fire?

    Answer: ABC dry chemical does not cool the oil and the fire can re-ignite; wet chemical is required

    ABC dry chemical can momentarily knock down the flames but does not cool the oil below its ignition temperature, allowing the fire to re-ignite.

  4. What is the most important safety rule when using a CO2 extinguisher in a confined space?

    Answer: Evacuate the area immediately after use — CO2 displaces oxygen and creates an asphyxiation hazard

    CO2 displaces oxygen and in an enclosed space can cause unconsciousness or death; all personnel must evacuate immediately.

  5. Which type of extinguisher is most appropriate for a printing facility with large quantities of paper (Class A) and ink solvents (Class B)?

    Answer: ABC multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher

    ABC multipurpose dry chemical addresses both Class A (paper) and Class B (solvent) hazards, making it the correct choice for mixed-hazard facilities.

  6. What should an operator do if a fire is not extinguished after one full discharge of the extinguisher?

    Answer: Immediately evacuate — do not re-enter to try a second extinguisher unless trained and conditions are safe

    If a full discharge fails to extinguish the fire, the operator should evacuate immediately; a growing fire quickly becomes life-threatening.

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