JIBC Fire Prevention and Safety 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which three elements make up the fire triangle?
- Fuel, oxygen, and heat (Correct answer)
- Fuel, carbon dioxide, and pressure
- Oxygen, nitrogen, and heat
- Heat, water, and fuel
Correct answer: Fuel, oxygen, and heat
The fire triangle consists of fuel, oxygen, and heat — all three must be present simultaneously for combustion to occur.
Question 2: In British Columbia, which document establishes minimum fire safety standards for buildings?
- BC Safety Standards Act
- BC Fire Code (Correct answer)
- National Building Code
- BC Emergency Program Act
Correct answer: BC Fire Code
The BC Fire Code establishes minimum fire safety standards for the construction, protection, and occupancy of buildings in British Columbia.
Question 3: Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment and require non-conductive extinguishing agents to avoid risk of electrocution.
Question 4: What is the primary goal of fire prevention programs?
- Training firefighters to suppress fires faster
- Preventing fires from occurring in the first place (Correct answer)
- Reducing the cost of fire suppression equipment
- Increasing the speed of emergency dispatch
Correct answer: Preventing fires from occurring in the first place
Fire prevention programs aim to stop fires before they ignite through public education, code enforcement, and engineering controls.
Question 5: A fire safety plan in a building must include which of the following?
- A list of all building tenants' personal information
- Evacuation procedures and the location of fire safety equipment (Correct answer)
- Insurance policy details for the building
- A schedule for janitorial services
Correct answer: Evacuation procedures and the location of fire safety equipment
A fire safety plan must outline evacuation procedures, emergency contacts, and the location of fire safety equipment to protect occupants.
Question 6: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a grease fire in a commercial kitchen?
- Water (Class A)
- Carbon dioxide (Class BC)
- Dry chemical (Class ABC)
- Class K wet chemical (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Class K wet chemical
Class K wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for grease and cooking oil fires because they saponify the burning fuel and cool the high temperatures involved.
Question 7: What is the recommended minimum clearance between a portable space heater and combustible materials?
- 6 inches (15 cm)
- 18 inches (46 cm)
- 36 inches (91 cm) (Correct answer)
- 48 inches (122 cm)
Correct answer: 36 inches (91 cm)
A minimum clearance of 3 feet (36 inches / 91 cm) is recommended around portable space heaters to prevent radiant heat from igniting nearby combustibles.
JIBC Fire Prevention and Safety 1
Which three elements make up the fire triangle?