SIA Guard Fire Safety 2

Question 1

What is a 'fire risk assessment'?

Accepted Answer

A systematic evaluation of fire hazards, the people at risk, existing measures, and any additional precautions needed

Answer

A fire risk assessment is a systematic process to identify fire hazards, determine who might be at risk, evaluate existing fire safety measures, decide what improvements are needed, and record the findings.

Question 2

What are the five classes of fire?

Accepted Answer

A (solids), B (liquids), C (gases), D (metals), F (cooking oils/fats)

Answer

The five classes are: A (solid materials like wood, paper), B (flammable liquids like petrol, oil), C (flammable gases), D (metals like magnesium, sodium), and F (cooking oils and fats). Electrical fires are sometimes referred to separately.

Question 3

What colour label identifies a water fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

All red (no coloured label)

Answer

Water fire extinguishers are entirely red with no additional colour label/band. They are suitable for Class A fires (solid materials) only. Never use water on electrical, liquid, or fat fires.

Question 4

What is a 'means of escape' in fire safety?

Accepted Answer

A safe route that people can use to leave a building during a fire, leading to a place of safety

Answer

A means of escape is a structural route (corridors, stairways, exits) that enables people to safely leave a building during a fire. These routes must be kept clear, well-lit, signed, and lead to a place of safety.

Question 5

What is the purpose of emergency lighting in a building?

Accepted Answer

To illuminate escape routes and exits when the normal lighting fails during a power cut or emergency

Answer

Emergency lighting activates automatically when the normal lighting fails, illuminating escape routes, exits, and fire safety equipment. It ensures people can find their way out safely in darkness.

SIA Security Guard Practice Test

SIA Security Guard Practice Test

SIA Guard Fire Safety 2