Demonstrate the safe use of fire-protection equipment.

Demonstration should include

  • types of fires encountered in the agricultural science and mechanics field (i.e., Class A, B, C, and D)
  • appropriate types of extinguishers to use with each fire
  • hazards and the precautions associated with each
  • fire emergency procedures that follow government regulations and instructor’s guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the types of fire extinguishers?
  • What type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for each class of fire?
  • What procedure should students follow in case of an emergency or accident?
  • What community resources are available to demonstrate fire hazards and emergency procedures? 

Teacher Resource:

Prescribed Burns Links to an external site., Virginia Department of Forestry