Questions and Answers
What is class C fires?
Class C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets.
Is water an effective way to put out a class C fire?
False
What type of fire extinguisher did we pick?
CO2
What other class of fire are CO2 extinguishers used for?
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What type of element does CO2 extinguishers take from the fire triangle?
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When should you not use a CO2 fire extinguisher?
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True or false: CO2 fire extinguishers conduct energy.
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True or false: CO2 fire extinguishers leave residue.
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What does CO2 stand for?
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True or false: CO2 fire extinguishers are cold.
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Study Notes
Class C Fires
- Involve electrical equipment, including appliances, wiring, circuit breakers, and outlets.
Fire Extinguishing Agents
- Water is ineffective for putting out Class C fires.
- CO2 extinguishers are selected for Class C fire situations.
CO2 Fire Extinguishers
- Also used for Class B fires, which involve flammable liquids.
- CO2 extinguishers remove oxygen from the fire triangle to extinguish flames.
- Should not be used on flammable gases, cooking oils and fats, or in confined spaces.
Characteristics of CO2 Extinguishers
- Do not conduct electricity, making them safe for electrical fires.
- Leave no residue after use, minimizing clean-up.
- Asserts cold properties, which helps in cooling the fire.
Key Definitions
- CO2 stands for carbon dioxide, the key agent in these extinguishers.
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