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Quiz about What Do You Know About Firefighting Part 1
Quiz about What Do You Know About Firefighting Part 1

What Do You Know About Firefighting? Part 1 Quiz


Let's see what you know about firefighting.

A multiple-choice quiz by GEODUN. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
GEODUN
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
353,134
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1321
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Question 1 of 10
1. What kind of extinguisher would most commonly be used on a paper fire? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What kind of extinguisher is most often used on fuel fires? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. If you are in a situation that requires you to extinguish a fire, which of these options is the first thing you should do? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the most common medium a firefighter would use for extinguishing fires? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The three elements for fire are heat, fuel and what other thing? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When a fire engine is en route to a fire, what warning signal or signals is/are usually used in addition to flashing lights? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What piece of apparatus connected to the fire appliance assists in putting out the fire? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is at the end of the fire hose that can vary the flow of water? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who rides in a fire appliance? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What does a firefighter use to breathe whilst in a room full of smoke? Hint



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1. What kind of extinguisher would most commonly be used on a paper fire?

Answer: Water

A water extinguisher is good for most fires. It is not very safe for electrical fires and should not be used for these.
2. What kind of extinguisher is most often used on fuel fires?

Answer: Foam

Water can be used but you need to be well trained and it depends on the kind of fuel. Foam is the safest way of putting out a fuel fire.
3. If you are in a situation that requires you to extinguish a fire, which of these options is the first thing you should do?

Answer: Check that it is safe to do so

The first thing you should do is make sure that it is safe to attempt to put out a fire and always notify others and the fire service.
4. What is the most common medium a firefighter would use for extinguishing fires?

Answer: Water

Good old H2O. As there is a abundance of water it is very efficent and effective. Extinguishing fires really should be done by trained persons. This includes extinguisher training.
5. The three elements for fire are heat, fuel and what other thing?

Answer: oxygen

Removal of any one of these elements means no fire. For example, take away logs (the fuel) from a wood fire and there is nothing to burn.
6. When a fire engine is en route to a fire, what warning signal or signals is/are usually used in addition to flashing lights?

Answer: siren

Sirens are a good source of warning persons of emergency vehicles. However, as most people have stereos in cars they do not always hear them, so please check mirrors.
7. What piece of apparatus connected to the fire appliance assists in putting out the fire?

Answer: pump

Pumps on fire appliances come in different models and capacities. They also have different fittings for hoses depending on where you are.
8. What is at the end of the fire hose that can vary the flow of water?

Answer: branch/nozzle

This is important when fighting fire as if you use wrong branch you can do unneccesary damage. Branches come in different sizes and ratings for different uses.
9. Who rides in a fire appliance?

Answer: firefighters

In some cases firefighters have to get dressed in the moving vehicle as this helps to save time.
10. What does a firefighter use to breathe whilst in a room full of smoke?

Answer: breathing apparatus

It is similiar to scuba gear and can be used in shallow water. A firefighter would never enter a smoke filled room without one and again they come in different models.
Source: Author GEODUN

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