Fire Safety Awareness Practice Questions — All Questions

A water extinguisher is generally suitable for fires involving:

• a.Flammable gas
• b.Live electrical equipment
• c.Ordinary combustibles like wood and paper✓
• d.Cooking oil

Water suits Class A (wood, paper, textiles) but NOT electrical or oil fires.

You should NOT use a water extinguisher on:

• a.Paper
• b.Wood
• c.Cardboard
• d.Live electrical equipment or cooking-oil fires✓

Water conducts electricity and can spread oil fires; use the correct type.

Before tackling any fire with an extinguisher, you should first:

• a.Open all windows
• b.Raise the alarm and ensure a safe exit behind you✓
• c.Move furniture
• d.Take a photo

Raise the alarm and keep an escape route; only tackle small fires if safe and trained.

You should only attempt to use an extinguisher if:

• a.You have no exit
• b.The fire is small, you are trained, and it is safe to do so✓
• c.You are alone and untrained
• d.The fire is large

Only tackle small fires when trained, with a clear escape, and it is safe.