FST Emergency Response Procedures & Safety Protocols 3

Question 1

Under NFPA 10, portable fire extinguishers in an office environment must be visually inspected at minimum how often?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

NFPA 10 requires a monthly visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers to verify they are in their designated location and show no obvious damage.

Question 2

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment; the primary concern is using a non-conductive extinguishing agent.

Question 3

What is the correct sequence of steps in the RACE emergency response acronym used in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish/Evacuate — the standard fire response protocol in healthcare settings.

Question 4

During hazmat incident response, the Cold Zone is also referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

Support Zone

Answer

The Cold Zone, or Support Zone, is the outermost area of a hazmat incident where command posts and support functions are established without contamination risk.

Question 5

What action should a fire safety technician take FIRST upon discovering a fire that has grown beyond incipient stage?

Accepted Answer

Activate the building fire alarm and evacuate

Answer

When a fire is beyond incipient stage, the immediate priority is to activate the alarm to alert all occupants and begin evacuation.

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FST Emergency Response Procedures & Safety Protocols 3