Fire Extinguisher Usage

Flashcards about fire extinguisher usage

Most small dry chemical extinguishers are effective __ from the fire.

5 to 8 feet

Larger dry chemical extinguisher units have ranges of __ from the fire.

5 to 20 feet

To operate a hand-held extinguisher, you should approach the fire from the __.

intake air side

When approaching the fire, hold the nozzle downward at a __.

45-degree angle

Try to get within __ of the fire before turning on the fire extinguisher.

6 to 8 feet

To effectively put out the fire, direct the stream of dry chemical to about __ ahead of the flame edge.

6 inches

Use a deliberate __ as you cover the fire with the dry chemical.

side-to-side motion

The discharge time of hand-held extinguishers varies from __.

8 to 60 seconds

A 30-pound extinguisher will normally last __.

18 to 25 seconds

If you encounter an obstacle fire with flaming equipment at its center, the fire should be fought by __.

two people