On Arrival at a Vehicle Collision,you Observe a Small Fire

question 5

Multiple Choice

On arrival at a vehicle collision,you observe a small fire in the engine compartment.A bystander is attempting to smother the fire with a jacket as you approach with an A-B-C extinguisher from your ambulance.Which of the following is the BEST method of extinguishing the fire?

• A) Sweep the nozzle of the extinguisher left and right using short bursts until you are out of extinguishing agent.
• B) Aim at the base of the fire and use short bursts until the fire is out.
• C) Close the hood to contain the fire within the engine compartment.
• D) Aim the nozzle to the side of the fire and, with a sweeping motion, push the fire at its base.

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