Fire Safety Awareness Practice Questions — All Questions

A water extinguisher is generally suitable for fires involving:

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

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

You should NOT use a water extinguisher on:

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

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

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