Questions for Advanced Fire Fighting (Theory)

1. What is the Fire Fighter’s responsibility while on duty?

2. Explain what is the chemistry of fire?
3. The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire. What are they?
Sketch the triangle.
4. Name three (3) ignition sources?
5. How do you inspect a fire extinguisher?
6. Name three (2) common types of fire extinguishers we use in site.
7. How do you use a fire extinguisher? (Remember the PASS method)
8. There are four (4) basic types/classes of fire. Name them and explain what they are.
9. The Fire Fighting Chief asks you to set up an evacuation plan. Explain how you will
set up an evacuation plan and what you will include in it.
10. How can you prevent a fire?
11. How will you rescue a person who is trapped in a deep excavation?

12 Scenario:

The fire alarm sounds and you are called to help extinguish the fire. Describe in detail how
you will go about to extinguish the fire first using a portable fire extinguisher and then the
fire truck. Name all the different equipment of the fire truck.

PRACTICAL TEST

13 Question no. 12 practice