Identification should include the classifications of fires (i.e., A, B, C, D, and K), causes and prevention of fires, types of extinguishers, and, when possible, the demonstrated use of a fire extinguisher, in accordance with government regulations and instructor guidelines.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why do fires have different classifications?
- What is the fire triangle?
- What are the three things necessary to start a fire?
- Why is it important to know the classification of a fire when trying to extinguish it?
- Why and how often should extinguishers be inspected?
- What are the classifications of fire extinguishers?