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Which type of fire extinguisher is recommended for extinguishing a metal fire?
A Class D fire extinguisher is recommended for extinguishing a metal fire.
Can blood put out a fire, or is it not an effective extinguishing agent?
Blood is not an effective extinguishing agent for fires. Water, foam, or chemical fire extinguishers are typically used to put out fires.
Is hydrogen used in extinguishing fire?
No, it is not. Because hydrogen is flammable, it will burn in contact of the fire, instead of extinguishing it. So, generally the gas used for extinguishing fire is Carbon dioxide, which is neither flammable nor supports combustion
Which type of fire extinguisher is recommended for extinguishing wood fires?
A Class A fire extinguisher is recommended for extinguishing wood fires.
Can people be effected by carbon monoxide released from gaseous systems that are for extinguishing a fire?
Carbon monoxide is flammable so is not used in fire extinguishing systems. The carbon dioxide that is used in extinguishers can be deadly to humans as it displaces oxygen that a fire needs to burn, and humans need to breathe.
Which gas is used to extinguish fire?
The most common is C02 - Carbon Dioxide, it works by creating a cloud of C02 and thus starving the fire of Oxygen. Some systems use Halon Gas.
What is the most effective method for extinguishing an oil fire?
The most effective method for extinguishing an oil fire is to smother it by cutting off its oxygen supply. This can be done by covering the fire with a fire blanket, sand, or a specialized foam designed for oil fires. Water should not be used to extinguish an oil fire as it can cause the fire to spread.
What class of fire extinguisher is suitable for extinguishing fires involving magnesium?
A Class D fire extinguisher is suitable for extinguishing fires involving magnesium.
What is the best extinguishing agent for the oil fire?
water
Where do you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing a fire?
At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion
How do you stop spreading fire?
For each fire and material exist a specific fire-extinguishing method.
Who would you call to abate a conflagration?
I call it extinguishing a fire.
