Identification should include

• the classifications of fires (i.e., A, B, C, D, K)
• causes and prevention of fires
• types of extinguishers
• (when possible) the demonstrated use of a fire extinguisher

in accordance with government regulations and instructor guidelines.

Teacher Resource: Ugly’s Electrical References

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why do fires have different classifications, and what are they?
• What is the fire triangle?
• What are the three things necessary to start a fire?
• Why is it important to know the classification of fire when trying to extinguish it?
• Why should extinguishers be inspected, and how often should they be inspected?
• What are the classifications of extinguishers?