Fire Safety & Prevention Flashcards

A fire involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and paint is classified as which class?

Answer: Class B

Class B fires involve flammable and combustible liquids including gasoline, oil, grease, and solvents.

When using the PASS technique with a fire extinguisher, what does the first 'P' instruct the user to do?

Answer: Pull the safety pin

PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — pulling the safety pin is the first step to unlock the extinguisher for use.

Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36, what is the minimum number of means of egress generally required for most workplaces?

Answer: Two

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36 requires at least two means of egress so employees can escape if one exit path is blocked by fire or smoke.

Which organization publishes the National Fire Codes, including NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)?

Answer: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the National Fire Codes, a comprehensive series of fire safety standards and codes.

According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a portable fire extinguisher for Class B hazards (excluding cooking media)?

Answer: 50 feet (15 m)

NFPA 10 limits travel distance to a Class B fire extinguisher to 50 feet (15 m) to ensure rapid access during a fast-spreading liquid fire.

What is the primary purpose of a hot work permit system in the workplace?

Answer: To control ignition sources during welding, cutting, or other spark-producing operations

Hot work permits ensure adequate fire precautions are established before and during spark- or flame-producing operations near combustible materials.

Which type of fire detector responds to invisible combustion particles before smoke becomes visible to the naked eye?

Answer: Ionization smoke detector

Ionization detectors use a small radioactive source to detect invisible combustion ions produced during the early fast-flaming stage of a fire.