Fire Safety Fire Safety Fundamentals

Question 1

What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

Heat, fuel, and oxygen

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Water, earth, and wind

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Smoke, flame, and gas

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Friction, static, and spark

Question 2

What class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials like wood, paper, and cloth?

Accepted Answer

Class A

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Class B

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Class C

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Class D

Question 3

What does the PASS acronym stand for in fire extinguisher operation?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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Push, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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Point, Activate, Spray, Stop

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Pull, Adjust, Spray, Secure

Question 4

What is a Class K fire?

Accepted Answer

A cooking fire involving oils and fats in commercial kitchens

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A fire in a classified area

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A potassium-based chemical fire

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A fire involving radioactive materials

Question 5

What is the primary cause of fire deaths in buildings?

Accepted Answer

Smoke inhalation and toxic gases

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Burns from flames

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Structural collapse

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Explosion

Question 6

What does 'compartmentalization' mean in fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Dividing a building into fire-resistant sections to contain fire spread

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Organizing fire equipment in compartments

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Separating different types of extinguishers

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Storing chemicals in separate compartments