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When ammunition is stored, what should be available?
At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2A rating must be provided where ammunition is stored. "NO SMOKING" signs must be posted in the area where ammunition is stored.
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What is a A class fire?
- (A) class fire is wood, paper, cloth, trash & other ordinary materials.
- Think of the letter shape (A) like a tree. Wood
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What is (B) class fire?
- (B) class fire is Gasoline, oil, paint and flammable liquids.
- Think of the letter (B) for Boiling hot water. Water is a "liquid"
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What is (C) class fire?
- (C) class fire is, may be used on fires involving live electrical equipment without danger to the operator.
- Think of (C) for Current or Circuit Electricity goes through it.
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What is D class fire?
- (D) class fire is combustible metals and combustible metal alloys.
- Think of the letter (D) Rotate the straight side down, it looks like a car driving towards you. Car motor block fire maked of Magnesium.
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What is (k) class fire?
- (K) class fire is cooking media (vegetable or Animal oils and fats)
- Think of (K) for cooking.
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What is the Acronym for PASS?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep
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When should fire extinguisher should be inspected?
The portable fire extinguisher are required to be checked monthly. The owner of the business is responsible to select a person to do a monthly inspection. This monthly inspection is called a "Quick check"
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What is a quick check?
A monthly inspection of the fire extinguisher.
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What should I look for in a quick check?
- 1, the fire extinguisher is fully charged
- 2, it is in its designated place
- 3, it has not been activated or tampered with
- 4, there is no obvious or physical damage or condition to prevent its operation.
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Do I have to record the quick check?
The information of the monthly inspection record must be included the date of the inspection, the name/ initial of the person who did the inspection. This monthly quick check record must be kept on the back of the PFE tag or by an approved electronic method that provides a permanent record.
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Who can approve an annual inspection on a fire extinguisher?
A least annually all portable fire extinguishers must be checked by a W-96 Certificate of Fitness holder from FDNY approved company. After each annual inspection W-96 COF holder will replace the PFE tag. The information of the annual inspection record must be indicated on the new PFE tag.
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Is it okay to have old tag on the fire extinguisher?
The FDNY will only recognize new PFE tags and will be issuing violations to businesses that have PFE installed without a proper tag.
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What are the two ways to verify the tag's legitimacy?
- 1, Holograma strip shown on the tag is 3 inches long by ΒΌ inch wide.
- 2, QR code. If you scan the QR code, it should direct you to the updated FDNY approved fire extinguisher company list.
- If you suspect your PFE tag is a counterfeit, contact FDNY immediately by email: Tags.Decal@fdny.nyc.gov
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If there a fire your supervisor can tell you not the call the fire department because a lot of false alarm?
Any person who becomes aware of a fire or explosion or any other emergency shall immediately report such emergency to the fire department. No owner or other person shall issue any directive or take any action to prevent or delay the reporting of a fire or other emergency to the fire department. After calling the fire department, the supervisor or the site safely manager or other designated person should also be notified.
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If the a unsafe condition at the site who do you notify?
The person responsible for the use of power actuated tools should notify the site safety manager if an unsafe condition has been created.
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When there is a fire, do you need to report it?
The Bureau of fire prevention must be notified as soon as possible after an explosion or fire has occurred. The Bureau of fire prevention may require a detailed report on the causes and the consequences of the explosion or fire. Generally, this report must be filed within ten days after the incident.
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