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Which fire can be safely extinguished or controlled with a handheld extinguisher?
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How could you put off fire safely?
Generally using the correct fire extinguisher is your best bet
What type of fire can be put out safely with waterOil engine paper or gas?
Class A fires (wood, paper, cloth) can be extinguished with water.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of co2 fire extinguisher?
It can be safely used on electrical fires, it will extinguish burning liquids, and it leaves no residue behind.
What is good technique when operating a fire extinguisher?
Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames, and sweep back and forthMore specifically:Trigger the fire alarm if not already done.Have others leave the area.Make sure you can get out safely and not be trapped.Select a fire extinguisher type according to what is burning.Pull the pinAim the nozzle at the fuelSqueeze the handleSweep from the edges toward the centerRepeat, as necessary, with another extinguisher, if you have one.
What is the deffintion of controlled experiment?
a controlled experiment is an experiment that has an iv, dv, and a control, is in a well handled environment, and the experiment is safely done.
What is the firsty thing you must do when using a fire extinguisher?
The first thing you must do is make sure you can get out safely if you are unable to stop the fire with the extinguisher. The second thing is to determine what type of fire it is so you choose the proper type of fire extinguisher. Do not consider a fire extinguisher if the fire is more than waist high or larger than 10 square feet -- leave immediately. The next thing is to get between the fire and your primary exit and use the extinguisher on the fire.
What is the correct question to be asked and answered before attempting to extinguish a fire with a portable fire extinguisher?
The most IMPORTANT question is whether you and everyone else can get out safely or should leave the firefighting to trained professionals. The next thing to consider is whether you have the right type of extinguisher and sufficient capacity for the amount of fire that will be present by the time you get to the fire extinguisher and back.
What does controlling squares mean in chess?
Controlling a square means you own it . A "Controlled square" means you can safely occupy a square with a chess-piece or a pawn . A "Mutually controlled square" means that neither side can safely occupy a square and both sides exercise some influence over it .
Which type of extinguisher should be used on a gasoline fire?
B-I
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How and where can you refill a fire extinguisher?
A pure CO2 fire extinguisher is recharged by pouring in liquid C02. It usually takes a professional refilling company to determine the proper amount and to pour it in safely. Dry ice, crushed to get it into the extinguisher tank, can also be used.
Can grease fires be safely taken out with water?
Absolutely not - water just spreads the grease and makes the fire worse. Smother a grease fire with an extinguisher or a pot lid or sand or baking soda.
