Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.

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's 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 should extinguishers be inspected, and how often should they be inspected?