Fire Protection Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Various fire extinguishing methods include water, foam, dry chemical, CO2, and halon.

• Water - used for Class A fires involving ordinary combustibles like wood or paper

• Foam - effective for Class B fires involving flammable liquids like gasoline or oil

• Dry chemical - suitable for Class C fires involving electrical equipment

• CO2 - used for Class B and C fires, displaces oxygen to extinguish flames

• Halon - effective for Class A, B, and C fires, but environmentally harmful and phased ...read more