Fire Hazards and the Fire Triangle
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What is the third stage of a fire, where all available fuels in the fire's perimeter are burning?

  • Ignition
  • Fully Developed (correct)
  • Decay
  • Growth
  • What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher?

  • To remove any one of the elements in the fire triangle (correct)
  • To heat up a surface to ignite a fire
  • To add fuel to the fire
  • To provide a spark to ignite a fire
  • What is the primary purpose of a Class A Fire Extinguisher?

  • To spray dry powder on combustible metals
  • To contain water for use against fires involving ordinary combustibles (correct)
  • To put out fires involving electrical equipment
  • To use a wet, potassium acetate based, low pH agent to put out cooking fires
  • What type of fire is classified as Class B?

    <p>Fires involving flammable gas and liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the three elements necessary for a fire to ignite?

    <p>Fire Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in responding to a fire emergency?

    <p>Call the fire department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of fire hazards, according to the text?

    <p>Mishandling of fuel or heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire detector requires a flow of air to work well?

    <p>Smoke Detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire involves flames that spread through the tops of trees or shrubs?

    <p>Crown Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a natural cause of fire?

    <p>Lightning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Class K Fire Extinguisher?

    <p>To put out fires involving cooking fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of regularly checking electrical equipment?

    <p>To prevent fires from occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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