Question 1

What is The Fire Extinguisher PASS Principle?

Accepted Answer

The PASS technique is a feature of basic fire extinguisher safety. PASS is an acronym that stands for: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. You must first pull out the pin on the top of the fire extinguisher. Then you should aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. You should then squeeze the handle at the top of the canister, and sweep the [nozzle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nozzle) back and forth across the base of the fire until the flames are fully extinguished.

Question 2

What Types of Fire Are There?

Accepted Answer

Fires are divided into several classes.
* Class A Fires: These fires are caused by "normal combustibles," or things like paper, wood, and plastic.
* Class B Fires: These fires are caused by combustible liquids and flammable gases such as hydrogen, gasoline, and propane, among others.
* Class C Fires: These are electrical fires, often caused by a faulty circuit or a malfunction of some kind of electrical system. These can occur in microwaves and other appliances, as well as fuse boxes.
* Class D Fires: These fires result from the combustion of metals, including magnesium. The most common reason you might see this kind of fire in your day to day life would be fireworks, which utilize many types of combustible metal for their pretty colors.
* Class K Fires: These are grease fires caused by cooking oils and other fats, and are pretty common in kitchens.

Question 3

Which Type of Extinguisher Should You Use?

Accepted Answer

Because different combustible materials cause different kinds of fires, extinguishing methods will differ depending on the type of fire. You should always make sure to be using the type of extinguisher that works best for the fire.

Question 4

What If You Don't Have an Extinguisher on Hand?

Accepted Answer

baking soda works quite well to put out fires, as it releases carbon dioxide, which then smothers the fire.
Water can help to put out class A fires, but should not be used for any other fires.

Question 5

What is the Most Important Fire Safety Principle?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps the most important fire safety principle is to catch it early, before it has a chance to spread. This is where smoke alarms come in. Legally, you are obligated to have a working [smoke alarm](https://www.covesmart.com/products/smoke-detector) in your home and workspace.

Question 6

Do extinquishers work

Accepted Answer

Yes if they are up to date

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