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Fire Extinguish
Putting out fires
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what is the A class of fire | ordinary combustibles |
| what is the B class of fire | flammable and combustible liquid |
| what is the C class of fire | energized electrical equipment |
| what is the D class of fire | combustible metals |
| what is the E class of fire | cooking liquids (mainly restaurants) |
| what does L.I.E.S stand for (you do this with chemicals) | Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Seperate |
| what does PASS stand for | Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep |
| why do so many death occurs while people are sleeping | smoke makes you fall into a deeper sleep |
| who should you be prepared to assist in the case of a fire | younger siblings, impaired, and elderly and anyone with limited mobility |
| what system should CERT members use when extinguishing fires | buddy system |