Putting out fires
There are different types of fires that need different types of fire extinguishers. Read this infographic about the different types of fires. What types of fire do you think you would normally encounter at work? What about at home?
What kind of fire is it?
Listen to these people talking about a fire they encountered. What type of fire extinguisher did they need?
Listen and then talk about three things:
- What kind of fire was it?
- What kind of fire extinguisher do you need?
- Why do you think so?
You can listen more than once.
When you have decided, flip over the card below to see the answer.
Situation #1:
What sort of fire is this? What kind of fire extinguisher should be used? Talk about what you heard that makes you think that.
Situation #2:
What sort of fire is this? What kind of fire extinguisher should be used? Talk about what you heard that makes you think that.
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Situation #3:
What sort of fire is this? What kind of fire extinguisher should be used? Talk about what you heard that makes you think that.
Review
Look at this ABC fire extinguisher. What kinds of fires can you use this on?
What kinds of fires can you use this on?