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Identify the typical fire extinguisher medium (fill substance) for multipurpose use (e.g.,for use in a Class A, B, or C fire).
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Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper. Class B fires involve flammable liquids like gasoline and oil. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment. Show more…
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Fire extinguishers are rated as class $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}$, or D depending on the types of fire that they are effective in extinguishing: Class A extinguishers are for normal combustibles such as wood and paper. Class B extinguishers are for flammable liquids such as oil and gasoline. Class C extinguishers are for electrical fires.
A fire caused by a flammable liquid should be extinguished using which type of extinguisher? a. Class $B$ b. Halogen c. Pressurized water d. Class $\mathrm{C}$
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