Fire Extinguishers Exam Questions and Answers

Fire Extinguishers Exam Questions and Answers What are the 2 different propellant methods used to discarge fire extinguisher contents in Colton and Loma Linda Fire Departments. -Answer-Stored Pressure Gas Cartridge How do Dry Chemical extinuishers work? -Answer-They work by interrupting the chemical chain reaction or by removal of oxygen by smothering effect. What discharge method do dry chemical extinguishers use? -Answer-stored pressure and gas cartridge Dry chemical extinuighers contain the following types of agents -Answer-Ammonium Phosphate Mon-ammonium Phosphate Multi-Purpose How do Carbon dioxide extinuishers work? -Answer-By displacing oxygen What PPE should be worn when using a Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher? -Answer- SCBA What discharge method do carbon dioxide extinguishers use? -Answer-Stored Pressure What does PW stand for? -Answer-Pressurized Water What color are PW fire extinguisher containers? -Answer-Silver What discharge method do PW extinguishers use? -Answer-Stored Pressure What acronym is used to show the correct order of how to use a fire extinguisher? - Answer-P.A.S.S. What does P.A.S.S. stand for? -Answer-P- Pull the pin