SIA Door Fire Safety & First Aid Basics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which colour coded fire extinguisher is filled with water?
- Red (all-red label) (Correct answer)
- Blue (powder)
- Black (CO2)
- Cream (foam)
Correct answer: Red (all-red label)
Water extinguishers have an all-red label; they are suitable for Class A fires (wood, paper, textiles) but must never be used on electrical fires, oils or flammable liquids.
Question 2: What is a 'dry powder' extinguisher suitable for?
- Class A, B and C fires and electrical fires (multi-purpose) (Correct answer)
- Class A (wood and paper) fires only
- Electrical fires only
- Kitchen oil fires only
Correct answer: Class A, B and C fires and electrical fires (multi-purpose)
Dry powder extinguishers are multi-purpose and can tackle Class A (solids), Class B (liquids), Class C (gases) and electrical fires, though they create mess and impair visibility.
Question 3: What should door supervisors do when evacuating mobility-impaired customers during a fire?
- Direct them to a refuge point and ensure emergency services are informed of their location (Correct answer)
- Carry them down stairs immediately
- Leave them at their seat and tell staff
- Wait until fire brigade arrives before moving them
Correct answer: Direct them to a refuge point and ensure emergency services are informed of their location
Carrying mobility-impaired people down stairs risks injury; refuge points are designated safe waiting areas where people can shelter until the fire brigade can assist with evacuation.
Question 4: What is a 'Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan' (PEEP)?
- An individual plan for evacuating a person with a disability or special need from the premises (Correct answer)
- A general venue evacuation plan
- A plan for evacuating a VIP guest
- A first responder medical plan
Correct answer: An individual plan for evacuating a person with a disability or special need from the premises
A PEEP is a tailored evacuation plan created for individuals who may not be able to use standard emergency exits, such as wheelchair users or those with hearing impairments.
Question 5: What is the correct sequence for dealing with a fire if you are trained to use a fire extinguisher?
- Raise alarm, check exit is clear behind you, tackle the fire from a safe distance (Correct answer)
- Tackle the fire first to prevent it spreading, then raise alarm
- Evacuate everyone, then return to tackle the fire
- Use the extinguisher until empty regardless of fire size
Correct answer: Raise alarm, check exit is clear behind you, tackle the fire from a safe distance
The alarm must be raised first to alert others; the exit must remain clear as an escape route; only then should a trained person attempt to tackle the fire if it is small and manageable.
Question 6: What class of fire involves cooking oils and fats?
- Class F (Correct answer)
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
Correct answer: Class F
Class F fires involve cooking oils and fats; they require a wet chemical extinguisher specifically designed to handle the very high temperatures and the risk of splashback from water.
SIA Door Fire Safety & First Aid Basics 2
Which colour coded fire extinguisher is filled with water?