FREE F60 Fire Extinguisher & Emergency Response Questions and Answers

Question 1

While monitoring a torch operation, the F-60 Fire Guard sees sparks ignite a container of flammable adhesive being used nearby.
Which type of fire extinguisher is the most appropriate for this situation?

Accepted Answer

Class B (Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical)

Answer

Class A (Water)

Answer

Class D (Specialized dry powder)

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Class C (Non-conductive agent)

Question 2

When operating a portable fire extinguisher, the acronym P.A.S.S. is used to describe the proper technique. What does the 'A' in P.A.S.S. stand for?

Accepted Answer

Aim at the base of the fire

Answer

Alert the supervisor

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Assess the situation

Answer

Activate the alarm

Question 3

According to FDNY regulations for torch operations, what is the minimum rating for the portable fire extinguisher that must be readily accessible within 30 feet of the work?

Accepted Answer

2-A:20-B:C

Answer

1-A:10-B:C

Answer

5-B:C

Answer

10-A:40-B:C

Question 4

An F-60 Fire Guard encounters a fire that is rapidly spreading beyond the incipient stage and cannot be controlled with a portable extinguisher. After ensuring their own safety and alerting others in the immediate area to evacuate, what is the Fire Guard's most critical and immediate communication duty?

Accepted Answer

Contact the FDNY by calling 911.

Answer

Call the building owner.

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Notify their direct supervisor.

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Locate the building's fire alarm pull station.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a situation where it is appropriate for an F-60 Fire Guard to attempt to extinguish a fire?

Accepted Answer

The fire is small, contained to a single trash can, and an evacuation route is clear.

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The fire involves the building's main electrical panel and the room is filling with smoke.

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The fire is blocking the only exit from the hot work area.

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The fire has spread to the ceiling and is growing rapidly.

Question 6

During a pre-operational check, an F-60 Fire Guard inspects the required portable fire extinguisher. Which of the following observations would indicate the extinguisher is NOT ready for service and must be replaced immediately?

Accepted Answer

The pressure gauge needle is in the red 'recharge' or 'overcharged' section.

Answer

The tag shows it was last inspected 8 months ago.

Answer

The extinguisher is a multi-purpose ABC type.

Answer

The locking pin is in place and secured with a plastic tamper seal.

While monitoring a torch operation, the F-60 Fire Guard sees sparks ignite a container of flammable adhesive being used nearby.Which type of fire extinguisher is the most appropriate for this situation?

While monitoring a torch operation, the F-60 Fire Guard sees sparks ignite a container of flammable adhesive being used nearby.
Which type of fire extinguisher is the most appropriate for this situation?