Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Usage Quiz

Test your fire safety knowledge with questions on extinguishers, types of fires, and usage tips. Stay safe & informed!

#1

What does the 'PASS' acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Press, Activate, Spray, Stop
Protect, Assess, Stop, Smother
Prevent, Analyze, Secure, Strike
#2

In the event of a fire, what is the first thing you should do?

Try to put out the fire yourself
Call 911 or the emergency number
Evacuate immediately
Notify your manager
#3

Which type of fire extinguisher is typically used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth?

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
#4

What should you do if the fire is too large to control with a fire extinguisher?

Continue trying to extinguish it
Evacuate immediately and close doors behind you
Use water to try to put out the fire
Wait for someone else to handle it
#5

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, or paint?

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
#6

What type of fire involves combustible metals such as sodium or potassium?

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
#7

What is the purpose of the nozzle on a fire extinguisher?

To increase the pressure of the extinguishing agent
To direct the flow of the extinguishing agent
To cool down the fire
To make the extinguishing agent foamier
#8

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on combustible metals such as magnesium or titanium?

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
#9

What type of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
#10

What is the recommended height for installing a fire extinguisher?

At ground level
At waist height
Between 3 and 5 feet above the ground
At eye level
#11

Which color code is associated with a Class K fire extinguisher, typically used for kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats?

Red
Yellow
Blue
Orange
#12

What does the number rating on a fire extinguisher indicate?

The expiration date
The weight of the extinguisher
The amount of water it can hold
The effectiveness in putting out fires of a certain size
#13

Which type of fire extinguisher uses carbon dioxide (CO2) as the extinguishing agent?

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class K
#14

What is the recommended distance you should maintain from a fire when attempting to use a fire extinguisher?

1 foot
2 feet
3 feet
4 feet

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