The dry chemical should be pointed at which part of the fire and what motion should be used?

The dry chemical should be pointed at which part of the fire and what motion should be used?

• A. Apex of Fire; Sweeping
• B. Sides of Fire; Sweeping
• C. Base of Fire; Pulsing
• D. Base of Fire; Sweeping

Answer: (D)

With a dry chemical extinguisher, aim at the base of the fire where the fuel is burning. Aiming at the flames or the sides won't reach the fuel source and the fire is more likely to continue. Use a sweeping motion across the base, moving the nozzle from side to side to blanket the fuel area and disrupt the flame front. Sweep continuously until the fire is out or the extinguisher is empty. This method effectively stops the reaction at the fuel source and helps prevent reignition. Pulsing is less effective here because you want steady coverage of the base to suppress the fire.

With a dry chemical extinguisher, aim at the base of the fire where the fuel is burning. Aiming at the flames or the sides won't reach the fuel source and the fire is more likely to continue. Use a sweeping motion across the base, moving the nozzle from side to side to blanket the fuel area and disrupt the flame front. Sweep continuously until the fire is out or the extinguisher is empty. This method effectively stops the reaction at the fuel source and helps prevent reignition. Pulsing is less effective here because you want steady coverage of the base to suppress the fire.