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[rapid_quiz question=”An extinguisher with an A rating is designed for use on:” answer=”None of the above” options=”A fire involving energized electrical equipment|A fire involving flammable liquids|A fire involving comustible metals |None of the above” notes=”Class A – Ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper and rubber. The symbol for this class is a green triangle”].
[rapid_quiz question=”An extinguisher with a D rating is designed for use on:” answer=”A fire involving combustible metals” options=”A fire involving flammable liquids|A fire involving combustible metals|A fire involving energized electrical equipment|A fire involving ordinary combustible materials” notes=”Class D – Certain combustible metals such as sodium, magnesium and potassium. You should not have to worry too much about this type of fire in your home. The symbol for this class is a yellow star.”]
[rapid_quiz question=”A fire involving flammable liquids is:” answer=”Class B” options=”Class A|Class D|Class B|None of the Above” notes=”Class B – Flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, grease, oil and similar material. The Class B symbol is a red square.”]
[rapid_quiz question=”A fire involving ordinary combustible materials is:” answer=”Class A” options=”Class A|Class B|Class C|Class D” notes=”Class A – Ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper and rubber. The symbol for this class is a green triangle.”]
[rapid_quiz question=”An extinguisher with a C rating is designed for use on:” answer=”A fire involving energized electrial equipment” options=”A fire involving flammable liquids|A fire involving combustible metals|A fire involving energized electrial equipment|A fire involving ordinary combustible materials ” notes=”A Class C fire is any fire that involves live electrical equipment. Once the electricity has been shut off, the fire becomes the class of whatever material is burning. The symbol for this class is a blue circle.”]
[rapid_quiz question=”An extinguisher with an ABC rating is designed for use on:” answer=”All of the above” options=”Class A|Class C|Class B|All of the above” notes=””]
[rapid_quiz question=”An extinguisher with a K rating is designed for use on:” answer=”A fire involving vegetable oils and fats” options=”A fire involving ordinary combustibles|A fire involving energized electrical equipment|A fire involving vegetable oils and fats|A fire involving combustivle metals” notes=”Class K – Used on fires that involve vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats in cooking appliances. These extinguishers are generally found in commercial kitchens.”]
[rapid_quiz question=”Which of the following is true regarding a flammable gas fire?” answer=”Extinguish the fire only if you are capable of promptly turning off the supply of gas” options=”Always extinguish the fire if a portable extinguisher is available|Never extinguish the fire regardless of whether a portable extinguisher is available|Extinguish the fire only if a spare extinguisher is available|Extinguish the fire only if you are capable of promptly turning off the supply of gas” notes=””]
[rapid_quiz question=”Which of the following extinguisher types does not have a gauge” answer=”A carbon dioxide extinguisher” options=”A Halon extinguisher|A carbon dioxide extinguisher|A multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher |None ( all the extinguishers listed have gauges)” notes=””]
[rapid_quiz question=”Where should you position yourself?” answer=”Six to eight feet from the fire, between the fire and your escape route” options=”Outside the room to aviod being trapped by the fire|Next to a window so you can jump if your efforts to extinguish the fire are unsuccessful|Six to eight feet from the fire, between the fire and your escape route|As close to the fire as possible to ensure maximum efficiency of hte extinguisher” notes=””]