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Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use Course 2026

This course is for security guards and site staff who need to spot fire hazards and use a portable fire extinguisher safely. It covers the fire triangle, fire prevention on patrol, fire classes, extinguisher types, the PASS method and monthly checks.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

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Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 30 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenFire Safety and Extinguisher Use Course: Lessons: ongeveer 30 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • Explain the fire triangle and how extinguishers stop a fire
  • Spot and report common fire hazards on patrol
  • Match fire classes A, B, C, D and K to the right extinguisher
  • Use an extinguisher with the PASS method
  • Decide when to fight a fire and when to leave
  • Do a basic monthly extinguisher check

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    Which three things must come together for a fire to start?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Fuel, heat and oxygen

    A fire needs fuel, oxygen and heat at the same time. This is often drawn as the fire triangle.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    How does removing one side of the fire triangle help?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Without fuel, heat or oxygen, the fire cannot keep burning

    Every way of putting out a fire works by taking away fuel, heat or oxygen.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    A water extinguisher puts out a fire mainly by doing what?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Cooling the burning material

    Water cools burning material below the point where it can keep burning.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    A carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher works mainly by doing what?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Smothering the fire by pushing away the oxygen

    CO2 displaces the oxygen around the fire, which smothers it.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    Which class of fire involves ordinary materials like paper, wood, cloth and many plastics?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Class A

    Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth, rubber and plastics.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    A fire in spilled gasoline or paint thinner is which class?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Class B

    Class B fires involve flammable liquids, gases, oils, paints and lacquers.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    A fire in a plugged-in computer or an electrical panel is which class?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Class C

    Class C fires involve energized (live) electrical equipment.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    Which class of fire involves burning metals such as magnesium or sodium?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Class D

    Class D fires involve combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, sodium and potassium. They need special extinguishing agents.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    A deep fryer in a restaurant kitchen catches fire. Which class is it?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Class K

    Class K fires involve cooking oils and fats in cooking appliances.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Why must you NOT use a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Water conducts electricity, so you could be shocked

    Water extinguishers are only for Class A fires. They must not be used on electrical, flammable liquid or cooking oil fires.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which extinguisher type is the right one for a Class K kitchen fire?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Wet chemical

    Wet chemical extinguishers are made for cooking oil fires and help prevent re-ignition.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    An extinguisher labelled for Classes A, B and C is usually which type?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Multi-purpose dry chemical

    Dry chemical extinguishers cover Class B and C fires, and some types also cover Class A.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What is a drawback of using a dry chemical extinguisher in a server room?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It leaves a residue that can damage electrical equipment

    Dry chemical agents leave a powder residue that can harm sensitive electrical equipment.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Why should you take care when using a CO2 extinguisher in a small, closed room?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. CO2 pushes away oxygen, which can make it hard for you to breathe

    Because CO2 displaces oxygen, using it in a confined space needs proper respiratory protection.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS reminds you to pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep side to side.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When you use an extinguisher, where should you be standing?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Between the fire and your escape route

    Always keep your way out behind you so you can leave if the fire grows.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    How should you sweep the spray on a fire spreading across the floor?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. From the edges inward

    Sweep floor fires from the edges in, so you push the fire back on itself instead of spreading it.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    The fire seems to be out after you used the extinguisher. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Keep watching it, because it may reignite

    Never walk away from a fire that seems to be out. Hot material can flare up again.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    In which situation should you NOT try to fight a fire?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The fire is spreading beyond where it started

    Do not fight a fire that is spreading, or if you do not know what is burning or how to use the extinguisher.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You cannot put out a fire safely. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Pull the fire alarm, evacuate and call the fire department

    If you cannot safely put out the fire, raise the alarm, get out and call the fire department.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How often should portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Monthly

    CCOHS advises a visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers every month.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How often should portable fire extinguishers be serviced?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least once a year, or sooner if the monthly check finds a problem

    Extinguishers should be serviced at least yearly, or whenever an inspection shows servicing is needed.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    On patrol, you find an extinguisher with a badly rusted, pitted cylinder. What should happen?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Report it so it can be taken out of service and replaced

    Corrosion that causes pitting is a reason to remove an extinguisher from service.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Which is a good way to store flammable liquids at a site?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. In a cool, well-ventilated place using proper flammable storage equipment

    Store flammables in a cool, ventilated place in proper storage equipment, avoid large amounts, and avoid basements.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which patrol finding is a fire hazard you should report?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Cardboard boxes piled against a furnace room heater

    Combustibles near heat sources can start fires. Report and, if allowed, correct poor housekeeping.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • A fire needs fuel, oxygen and heat at the same time.
  • Class A is ordinary combustibles, B is flammable liquids and gases, C is live electrical equipment, D is metals and K is cooking oils.
  • Never use a water extinguisher on electrical, flammable liquid or cooking oil fires.
  • PASS means Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Keep your escape route behind you.
  • Portable extinguishers should be visually inspected monthly and serviced at least once a year.

Veelgestelde vragen

Should a security guard always try to put out a fire?

No. Only fight a small fire if you are trained, know what is burning, have the right extinguisher and your exit is behind you. Otherwise pull the alarm, leave and call 911.

Which extinguisher is used most often in offices?

Many buildings use multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers marked for Class A, B and C fires. Always read the label on the one in front of you.

How do I check an extinguisher on patrol?

Look that it is in place and not blocked, the pin and seal are in place, the gauge reads in the operating range, there is no damage or rust, and the tag is up to date.

Why can't I use water on an electrical fire?

Water conducts electricity, so you could be shocked. Use an extinguisher marked for Class C fires.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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