Fire Extinguisher Classifications and Usage Quiz

Effective against fires involving ordinary combustible materials like wood or paper.

Yellow signifies it's suitable for flammable liquid and gas fires.

Stand 10 feet away for safety and efficiency.

Easy-to-remember steps for using a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side.

Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, not flammable liquids.

Class D extinguishers are for fires involving reactive metals like magnesium.

Class K extinguishers are designed for high-temperature fires typically found in kitchens.

Class K extinguishers are specialized for grease fires commonly occurring in kitchens.

Class C extinguishers are safe to use on electrical fires.

Class D fires often occur in settings where reactive metals are present, such as laboratories or industrial facilities.

Class D extinguishers are specifically designed for metal fires.

Class D extinguishers are tailored for fires involving reactive metals like sodium or potassium.