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First Aid Fire Extinguishers are known as
Explanation
First Aid Fire Extinguishers are the primary equipment used for immediate fire control during the incipient (initial) stage of a fire. They are universally referred to as Portable fire extinguishers because they are designed to be carried or moved easily to the fire location by a single person.
- First Aid Firefighting: Refers to the action taken by occupants of a building using hand-held equipment before the professional fire brigade arrives.
- Tenders: Options A, B, and D (Fire tenders, Foam tenders, and DCP tenders) refer to large, specialized firefighting vehicles or trucks operated by professional fire services. These are not considered "first aid" appliances but rather major fire suppression units.
Portable extinguishers are categorized based on the extinguishing agent they contain, such as Water, Foam, Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), or CO2, and are essential for life safety and property protection in buildings.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following chemicals is used in foam fire extinguishers?
The Soda-acid fire extinguisher contains
Consider the following statements :
1. CO2 should be used to control 'B' type fire
2. Special dry chemicals can be used to control 'B' type fire
3. Foam extinguishers are less effective to control 'B' type fire
4. Steam of water should be used with caution as it may spread the 'B' type fire
Which of the statements given above are not correct ?