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In the PASS method for using a portable extinguisher, what do the letters stand for?
- A.Push, Advance, Spray, Stop
- B.Park, Alert, Stop, Signal
- C.Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side
- D.Prepare, Aim, Shout, Spray
Correct answer
C. Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side
Why
PASS keeps the steps in order under stress: pull, aim low at the base where the fuel is, squeeze, and sweep across the base. Spraying the tops of flames wastes the short charge a truck extinguisher carries.
Manual topic: Fire - Extinguisher Use · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-198).