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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.
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The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguishertrue or false?
True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
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the best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher true or false
What does PFT means?
"Portable Fire Extinguisher" (PFE) is an acronym used in fire safety for a device designed to extinguish small fires.
What can be used to extinguish a fire at a gas station?
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher.If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle. There may be toxic fumes and the possibility of an explosion.Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher?
beware you need to get one that is designed for that type of fire using the wrong type could make things a lot worse
What is the correct action to take if you attempt to fight a fire and if you forget how to operate a portable extinguisher?
If you forget how to operate a portable fire extinguisher during a fire, the best action is to evacuate the area immediately and call emergency services. It’s crucial to prioritize your safety and the safety of others over attempting to fight the fire. If you are in a safe location, you can guide others to safety and wait for professional help. Remember, only attempt to use an extinguisher if the fire is small, contained, and you are confident in your ability to use it safely.
How long do the contents of an extinguisher last when opened?
If an extinguisher has been partially discharged, it should be recharged or replaced at once. Some extinguishers- notably the dry powder type, will begin to leak the propellant gas, and lose all pressure within a few days. This is due to powder preventing the release valve from fully seating. The amount of time the contents of an extinguisher will continue being expelled from an extinguisher when the extinguisher is "opened" to extinguish a fire depends on the size of an extinguisher and how the user chooses to employ it (continuous or in bursts). Most easily portable extinguishers will last for less than a minute if held open for continuous use.
What is the operating time of a portable fire extinguisher?
60 seconds Depending upon the size and type of extinguisher, it may operate for as little as ten seconds or as long as 10 minutes. Note that an extinguisher is still considered "portable" if it is on wheels, meaning it may be well over over 100 pounds.
How much does the average fire extinguisher weigh?
If you mean "portable fire extinguisher" they cannot be more than 40 pounds and the average is closer to 10 or less.
Who invented the carbon dioxide fire extinguisher?
The first carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher in the USA was made by Walter Kidde & Co., Inc. in 1924.
Where can I use a portable fire extinguisher?
You can use one in a boat. You can also use one in an RV.
How is dry chemical expelled from the portable extinguisher?
Portable extinguishers expel pressurized CO2 or more commonly Nitrogen gas mixed with the "dry" extinguishing agent.
