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

Identification should include

• the classifications of fires (A, B, C, D, and 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, 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 and how often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
• What are the classifications of extinguishers?