Ohio Fire Extinguisher Test Notes with
Questions and Correct Answers 2024-
2025 Edition. Graded A+
2 Halogenated Agents - ANSHalocarbons and Halons
A condemned extinguisher shall never be returned to service , True or False - ANSTrue
AFFF - ANSAqueous Film Forming Foam
AFFF and FFFP extinguishers shall be used for protection on ________ _______
liquids - ANSWater Soluble
AHJ - ANSAcceptable to the (Authority Having Jurisdiction) AHJ
ANSI - ANSAmerican National Standards Institute - write standards that OSHA adopts
Areas with oxidizers such as pool chemicals in them should have only _______ type
extinguishers in them - ANSWater type only , not dry chemicals
Before transporting a C02 extinguisher , what should be placed on the hose prior to
leaving? - ANSA 10-44 sticker
Building protection shall be provided extinguishers for Class ______ fires - ANSA
Cartridge / cylinder operated fire extinguisher ( Cart Op) - ANSA fire extinguisher in
which the spelling gas is in a separate container from the agent storage container
Class A and B extinguishers are required to have a rating number indicating
effectiveness, what extinguishers are not required - ANSClass C,D, and K
Class C extinguishers have ___________ water in them and have no ___________ in
them so that electricity cannot conduct back to the operator - ANSDeionized
Minerals
Co2 and wet chemical extinguishers should be recharged every ______ years - ANS5
Co2 extinguishers are technically not extinguishers because -? - ANSBecause a
extinguisher cannot have Co2 in it
Co2 extinguishers are used for what type of fires ? - ANSClass B and C
Co2 extinguishers should be shot off prior to transporting back for maintenance
, True or false ? - ANSTrue
Dry chemical - ANSA powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium
bicarbonate-,potassium bicarbonate-, or ammonium phosphate based with added
particulate material supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing,
resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow capabilities. ( only ABC
and Purple K)
Dry chemical extinguishers shall not be used on __________ type fires - ANSElectrical
Dry chemical store pressure extinguishers made before ______ , shall be removed from
service at the next 6 year service or hydro test whichever is first - ANS1984
Dry powder , halogenated and dry chemical extinguishers should be recharged every
_____ years - ANS6
Dry powder extinguisher - ANSSolid materials in powder or granular form designated to
extinguish class D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering , or heat transferring
means.
Examples of AHJ's - ANSInsurance companies, hospitals, Health care facilities, Fire
Marshall's
Extinguisher " Inspection " - ANSA quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its
designated place , that it has not been actuated or tampered with and that there is no
obvious damage or condition to prevent its operation. ( A monthly quick inspection by
the business owner and not the fire tech)
Extinguisher cabinets can be locked only if the are subject to malicious use -True or
false - ANSTrue
Extinguisher maintenance - ANSA thorough examination of the fire extinguisher that is
intended to give maximum assurance that a fire extinguisher will operate effectively and
safely and to determine if physical damage or condition will prevent its operation if any
repair or replacement is necessary and if hydrostatic testing or internal maintenance is
required. This is completed by the fire tech
Extinguisher Service Pressure - ANSThe normal operating pressure as indicated on the
nameplate of a fire extinguisher
Extinguishers listed for the Class C rating shall not contain an agent that is a conductor
of ________ - ANSelectricity
Extinguishers shall be determined by applicable requirements and the following factors -
ANSType of fire most likely to occur
Questions and Correct Answers 2024-
2025 Edition. Graded A+
2 Halogenated Agents - ANSHalocarbons and Halons
A condemned extinguisher shall never be returned to service , True or False - ANSTrue
AFFF - ANSAqueous Film Forming Foam
AFFF and FFFP extinguishers shall be used for protection on ________ _______
liquids - ANSWater Soluble
AHJ - ANSAcceptable to the (Authority Having Jurisdiction) AHJ
ANSI - ANSAmerican National Standards Institute - write standards that OSHA adopts
Areas with oxidizers such as pool chemicals in them should have only _______ type
extinguishers in them - ANSWater type only , not dry chemicals
Before transporting a C02 extinguisher , what should be placed on the hose prior to
leaving? - ANSA 10-44 sticker
Building protection shall be provided extinguishers for Class ______ fires - ANSA
Cartridge / cylinder operated fire extinguisher ( Cart Op) - ANSA fire extinguisher in
which the spelling gas is in a separate container from the agent storage container
Class A and B extinguishers are required to have a rating number indicating
effectiveness, what extinguishers are not required - ANSClass C,D, and K
Class C extinguishers have ___________ water in them and have no ___________ in
them so that electricity cannot conduct back to the operator - ANSDeionized
Minerals
Co2 and wet chemical extinguishers should be recharged every ______ years - ANS5
Co2 extinguishers are technically not extinguishers because -? - ANSBecause a
extinguisher cannot have Co2 in it
Co2 extinguishers are used for what type of fires ? - ANSClass B and C
Co2 extinguishers should be shot off prior to transporting back for maintenance
, True or false ? - ANSTrue
Dry chemical - ANSA powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium
bicarbonate-,potassium bicarbonate-, or ammonium phosphate based with added
particulate material supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing,
resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow capabilities. ( only ABC
and Purple K)
Dry chemical extinguishers shall not be used on __________ type fires - ANSElectrical
Dry chemical store pressure extinguishers made before ______ , shall be removed from
service at the next 6 year service or hydro test whichever is first - ANS1984
Dry powder , halogenated and dry chemical extinguishers should be recharged every
_____ years - ANS6
Dry powder extinguisher - ANSSolid materials in powder or granular form designated to
extinguish class D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering , or heat transferring
means.
Examples of AHJ's - ANSInsurance companies, hospitals, Health care facilities, Fire
Marshall's
Extinguisher " Inspection " - ANSA quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its
designated place , that it has not been actuated or tampered with and that there is no
obvious damage or condition to prevent its operation. ( A monthly quick inspection by
the business owner and not the fire tech)
Extinguisher cabinets can be locked only if the are subject to malicious use -True or
false - ANSTrue
Extinguisher maintenance - ANSA thorough examination of the fire extinguisher that is
intended to give maximum assurance that a fire extinguisher will operate effectively and
safely and to determine if physical damage or condition will prevent its operation if any
repair or replacement is necessary and if hydrostatic testing or internal maintenance is
required. This is completed by the fire tech
Extinguisher Service Pressure - ANSThe normal operating pressure as indicated on the
nameplate of a fire extinguisher
Extinguishers listed for the Class C rating shall not contain an agent that is a conductor
of ________ - ANSelectricity
Extinguishers shall be determined by applicable requirements and the following factors -
ANSType of fire most likely to occur
