Title: Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
Course: Building Management III (16103-III) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Identification should include

- the classifications of fires (A, B, C, D, and K)
- causes and prevention of fires
- types of extinguishers
- when possible, the demonstrated use of a fire extinguisher, in accordance with government regulations and instructor's guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do fires have different classifications, and what are they?
- What is the fire triangle?
- What are the three things necessary to start a fire?
- Why is it important to know the classification of fire when trying to extinguish it?
- Why and how often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
- What are the classifications of extinguishers?