Practice Test GeeksSafe Pass Practice Test
← All SAFE PASS Flashcard Decks

Fire Prevention and Protection Flashcards

7 cards from real SAFE PASS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 Fire Prevention and Protection flashcards as text

  1. What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.

  2. What colour band identifies a CO2 fire extinguisher in Ireland under EN 3 standards?

    Answer: Black

    CO2 extinguishers are identified by a black band or label on the red body, as per the EN 3 standard used in Ireland.

  3. Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as petrol, paint, and oil?

    Answer: Class B

    Class B fires involve flammable liquids including petrol, oils, paints, and solvents.

  4. What is the FIRST action to take when you discover a fire on a construction site?

    Answer: Raise the alarm to alert everyone on site

    Raising the alarm is always the first priority to ensure everyone is alerted and can evacuate safely before any other action is taken.

  5. The 'fire triangle' consists of which three elements?

    Answer: Heat, oxygen, and fuel

    The fire triangle requires heat, oxygen, and fuel — removing any one of these three elements will extinguish or prevent a fire.

  6. What colour are all fire extinguisher bodies in Ireland under current EN 3 standards?

    Answer: Red

    Under EN 3 standards, all fire extinguisher bodies must be red, with a coloured band or label to indicate the extinguishing agent type.

  7. Which fire extinguisher must NEVER be used on a live electrical equipment fire?

    Answer: Water extinguisher

    Water conducts electricity and must never be used on live electrical fires as it creates a serious risk of electrocution to the user.

How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy

Sources & references

Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy

  1. solas.ie — Score release, time limit, retake fee, retake policy, test delivery, fees, exam format, passing score, score validity, renewal · verified Oct 2026