Bharat Petroleum Mumbai Refinery Fire & Safety Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers

Classes of fire are categorized based on the type of fuel involved.

• Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, or cloth.

• Class B fires involve flammable liquids or gases such as gasoline, propane, or oil.

• Class C fires involve electrical equipment such as appliances, wiring, or circuit breakers.

• Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, or sodium.

• Class K fires involve cooki...read more

There are different types of fire extinguishers for different types of fires.

• Class A extinguishers are for fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, or cloth.

• Class B extinguishers are for fires involving flammable liquids like gasoline or oil.

• Class C extinguishers are for fires involving electrical equipment.

• Class D extinguishers are for fires involving flammable metals like magnesium or titanium.

• Class K ...read more

Different types of hoses used in fire and safety

• Attack hose: used to deliver water or foam to the fire

• Supply hose: used to connect to a fire hydrant or pumper truck to supply water to the attack hose

• Booster hose: used for small fires or to fill up smaller tanks

• Suction hose: used to draw water from a static source like a lake or pool

• Forestry hose: used for wildland fires and is lightweight and easy to maneuver

• High-rise ...read more