Safe Pass Fire Prevention and Protection 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Prepare, Alert, Signal, Stand
- Point, Activate, Spray, Step back
- Pull, Activate, Spray, Suppress
Correct 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.
Question 2: What colour band identifies a CO2 fire extinguisher in Ireland under EN 3 standards?
- Blue
- Cream
- Black (Correct answer)
- Yellow
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as petrol, paint, and oil?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class F
Correct answer: Class B
Class B fires involve flammable liquids including petrol, oils, paints, and solvents.
Question 4: What is the FIRST action to take when you discover a fire on a construction site?
- Attempt to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher
- Raise the alarm to alert everyone on site (Correct answer)
- Call the fire brigade immediately
- Gather your tools and personal belongings
Correct 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.
Question 5: The 'fire triangle' consists of which three elements?
- Heat, smoke, and fuel
- Oxygen, water, and fuel
- Heat, oxygen, and fuel (Correct answer)
- Electricity, heat, and air
Correct 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.
Question 6: What colour are all fire extinguisher bodies in Ireland under current EN 3 standards?
- Silver
- White
- Red (Correct answer)
- Green
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which fire extinguisher must NEVER be used on a live electrical equipment fire?
- CO2 extinguisher
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Water extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Foam extinguisher
Correct 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.
Safe Pass Fire Prevention and Protection 1
What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?