Controlling Different Classes of Fire Practice Exercise 3

A petrol station attendant sees a small fuel spill catch fire near a fuel pump. a) What class of fire is this?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher would work best?  (1 mark)c) How does that extinguisher help stop the fire?  (1 mark)

A petrol station attendant sees a small fuel spill catch fire near a fuel pump. a) What class of fire is this?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher would work best?  (1 mark)c) How does that extinguisher help stop the fire?  (1 mark)

A petrol station attendant sees a small fuel spill catch fire near a fuel pump. a) What class of fire is this?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher would work best?  (1 mark)c) How does that extinguisher help stop the fire?  (1 mark)

A petrol station attendant sees a small fuel spill catch fire near a fuel pump. a) What class of fire is this?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher would work best?  (1 mark)c) How does that extinguisher help stop the fire?  (1 mark)

A petrol station attendant sees a small fuel spill catch fire near a fuel pump. a) What class of fire is this?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher would work best?  (1 mark)c) How does that extinguisher help stop the fire?  (1 mark)

In a hotel kitchen, a chef is deep-frying potatoes when the oil suddenly overheats and catches fire. A Wet Chemical extinguisher (like the one shown in the diagram below) is mounted on the wall nearby. a) What class of fire is this, and what makes it different from other fires? (1 mark)b) Why is using this extinguisher the safest option in this situation?  (1 mark)c) Besides using the extinguisher, what is another safe step the chef should take to control the fire? (1 mark)

In a hotel kitchen, a chef is deep-frying potatoes when the oil suddenly overheats and catches fire. A Wet Chemical extinguisher (like the one shown in the diagram below) is mounted on the wall nearby. a) What class of fire is this, and what makes it different from other fires? (1 mark)b) Why is using this extinguisher the safest option in this situation?  (1 mark)c) Besides using the extinguisher, what is another safe step the chef should take to control the fire? (1 mark)

In a hotel kitchen, a chef is deep-frying potatoes when the oil suddenly overheats and catches fire. A Wet Chemical extinguisher (like the one shown in the diagram below) is mounted on the wall nearby. a) What class of fire is this, and what makes it different from other fires? (1 mark)b) Why is using this extinguisher the safest option in this situation?  (1 mark)c) Besides using the extinguisher, what is another safe step the chef should take to control the fire? (1 mark)

While preparing a school presentation, a student accidentally spills water on a plugged-in extension cord. Moments later, sparks fly, and a small fire breaks out at the wall socket. You are nearby and see a CO₂ extinguisher like the one in the image below. a) What class of fire is this, and how do you know? (1 mark)b) Why is the CO₂ extinguisher the correct one to use in this situation? (1 mark)c) What mistake should be avoided when handling this kind of fire? (1 mark)

While preparing a school presentation, a student accidentally spills water on a plugged-in extension cord. Moments later, sparks fly, and a small fire breaks out at the wall socket. You are nearby and see a CO₂ extinguisher like the one in the image below. a) What class of fire is this, and how do you know? (1 mark)b) Why is the CO₂ extinguisher the correct one to use in this situation? (1 mark)c) What mistake should be avoided when handling this kind of fire? (1 mark)

While preparing a school presentation, a student accidentally spills water on a plugged-in extension cord. Moments later, sparks fly, and a small fire breaks out at the wall socket. You are nearby and see a CO₂ extinguisher like the one in the image below. a) What class of fire is this, and how do you know? (1 mark)b) Why is the CO₂ extinguisher the correct one to use in this situation? (1 mark)c) What mistake should be avoided when handling this kind of fire? (1 mark)

During a school science experiment, a fire starts from a faulty electric wire connected to a microscope. a) What class of fire is this? (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used?  (1 mark)c) What should be avoided when handling this fire?  (1 mark)

During a school science experiment, a fire starts from a faulty electric wire connected to a microscope. a) What class of fire is this? (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used?  (1 mark)c) What should be avoided when handling this fire?  (1 mark)

During a school science experiment, a fire starts from a faulty electric wire connected to a microscope. a) What class of fire is this? (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used?  (1 mark)c) What should be avoided when handling this fire?  (1 mark)

At home, a person notices smoke coming from a workshop where magnesium is being cut. a) What class of fire is this?   (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher is safest to use and why?  (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used?  (1 mark)

At home, a person notices smoke coming from a workshop where magnesium is being cut. a) What class of fire is this?   (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher is safest to use and why?  (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used?  (1 mark)

At home, a person notices smoke coming from a workshop where magnesium is being cut. a) What class of fire is this?   (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher is safest to use and why?  (1 mark)c) Why should water not be used?  (1 mark)

An LPG gas cylinder begins leaking in a kitchen and catches fire. A dry powder extinguisher like the one shown is available. a) Identify the class of fire.  (1 mark)b) Describe how a dry powder extinguisher works in this situation.  (1 mark)c) What precautions must be taken when using this extinguisher indoors?  (1 mark)

An LPG gas cylinder begins leaking in a kitchen and catches fire. A dry powder extinguisher like the one shown is available. a) Identify the class of fire.  (1 mark)b) Describe how a dry powder extinguisher works in this situation.  (1 mark)c) What precautions must be taken when using this extinguisher indoors?  (1 mark)

An LPG gas cylinder begins leaking in a kitchen and catches fire. A dry powder extinguisher like the one shown is available. a) Identify the class of fire.  (1 mark)b) Describe how a dry powder extinguisher works in this situation.  (1 mark)c) What precautions must be taken when using this extinguisher indoors?  (1 mark)

An LPG gas cylinder begins leaking in a kitchen and catches fire. A dry powder extinguisher like the one shown is available. a) Identify the class of fire.  (1 mark)b) Describe how a dry powder extinguisher works in this situation.  (1 mark)c) What precautions must be taken when using this extinguisher indoors?  (1 mark)

A fire breaks out in the school library, burning bookshelves, paper, and wooden furniture. A water extinguisher is nearby, as shown in the image below. a) What class of fire is this and what materials are burning? (1 mark)b) Explain why the water extinguisher is suitable in this case. (1 mark)c) What could happen if this extinguisher is wrongly used on a different type of fire?  (1 mark)

A fire breaks out in the school library, burning bookshelves, paper, and wooden furniture. A water extinguisher is nearby, as shown in the image below. a) What class of fire is this and what materials are burning? (1 mark)b) Explain why the water extinguisher is suitable in this case. (1 mark)c) What could happen if this extinguisher is wrongly used on a different type of fire?  (1 mark)

A fire breaks out in the school library, burning bookshelves, paper, and wooden furniture. A water extinguisher is nearby, as shown in the image below. a) What class of fire is this and what materials are burning? (1 mark)b) Explain why the water extinguisher is suitable in this case. (1 mark)c) What could happen if this extinguisher is wrongly used on a different type of fire?  (1 mark)

A fire breaks out in the school library, burning bookshelves, paper, and wooden furniture. A water extinguisher is nearby, as shown in the image below. a) What class of fire is this and what materials are burning? (1 mark)b) Explain why the water extinguisher is suitable in this case. (1 mark)c) What could happen if this extinguisher is wrongly used on a different type of fire?  (1 mark)

A fire breaks out in the school library, burning bookshelves, paper, and wooden furniture. A water extinguisher is nearby, as shown in the image below. a) What class of fire is this and what materials are burning? (1 mark)b) Explain why the water extinguisher is suitable in this case. (1 mark)c) What could happen if this extinguisher is wrongly used on a different type of fire?  (1 mark)

In a warehouse, a fire spreads from spilled paint (flammable liquid) to a nearby electric control box. a) Which two classes of fire are involved here?  (1 mark)b) Which two extinguishers would be safest to use, and how should they be applied? (1 mark)c) What risks arise if foam or water is used on this type of fire?  (1 mark)

In a warehouse, a fire spreads from spilled paint (flammable liquid) to a nearby electric control box. a) Which two classes of fire are involved here?  (1 mark)b) Which two extinguishers would be safest to use, and how should they be applied? (1 mark)c) What risks arise if foam or water is used on this type of fire?  (1 mark)

In a warehouse, a fire spreads from spilled paint (flammable liquid) to a nearby electric control box. a) Which two classes of fire are involved here?  (1 mark)b) Which two extinguishers would be safest to use, and how should they be applied? (1 mark)c) What risks arise if foam or water is used on this type of fire?  (1 mark)

In a warehouse, a fire spreads from spilled paint (flammable liquid) to a nearby electric control box. a) Which two classes of fire are involved here?  (1 mark)b) Which two extinguishers would be safest to use, and how should they be applied? (1 mark)c) What risks arise if foam or water is used on this type of fire?  (1 mark)

In a warehouse, a fire spreads from spilled paint (flammable liquid) to a nearby electric control box. a) Which two classes of fire are involved here?  (1 mark)b) Which two extinguishers would be safest to use, and how should they be applied? (1 mark)c) What risks arise if foam or water is used on this type of fire?  (1 mark)

At home, an overloaded extension cable starts smoking and causes a fire behind a wall unit with electronics. a) What class of fire is this?b) What extinguisher should be used, and what action must be taken before using it?c) Explain what could happen if water or foam is used on the fire.

At home, an overloaded extension cable starts smoking and causes a fire behind a wall unit with electronics. a) What class of fire is this?  (1mark)b) What extinguisher should be used, and what action must be taken before using it?  (1 mark)c) Explain what could happen if water or foam is used on the fire.  (1 mark)

At home, an overloaded extension cable starts smoking and causes a fire behind a wall unit with electronics. a) What class of fire is this?  (1mark)b) What extinguisher should be used, and what action must be taken before using it?  (1 mark)c) Explain what could happen if water or foam is used on the fire.  (1 mark)

During a chemistry experiment, a student accidentally ignites a metal strip and drops it onto the floor, causing sparks and flames. a) What class of fire does this represent?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used and why?   (1 mark)c) Why are water or CO₂ extinguishers unsafe in this situation?  (1 mark)

During a chemistry experiment, a student accidentally ignites a metal strip and drops it onto the floor, causing sparks and flames. a) What class of fire does this represent?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used and why?   (1 mark)c) Why are water or CO₂ extinguishers unsafe in this situation?  (1 mark)

During a chemistry experiment, a student accidentally ignites a metal strip and drops it onto the floor, causing sparks and flames. a) What class of fire does this represent?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used and why?   (1 mark)c) Why are water or CO₂ extinguishers unsafe in this situation?  (1 mark)

During a chemistry experiment, a student accidentally ignites a metal strip and drops it onto the floor, causing sparks and flames. a) What class of fire does this represent?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used and why?   (1 mark)c) Why are water or CO₂ extinguishers unsafe in this situation?  (1 mark)

During a chemistry experiment, a student accidentally ignites a metal strip and drops it onto the floor, causing sparks and flames. a) What class of fire does this represent?  (1 mark)b) Which extinguisher should be used and why?   (1 mark)c) Why are water or CO₂ extinguishers unsafe in this situation?  (1 mark)