Identification should include
- the classifications of fires (A, B, C, D, and K)
- causes and prevention of fires
- types of extinguishers
- the procedure for using a fire extinguisher
in accordance with government regulations and instructor's guidelines.
Teacher Resource:
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the fire triangle?
- What are the three requirements for a fire?
- Why do fires have different classifications?
- 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 extinguishers?