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Which of the following are true about fires in oxygen (O2)-enriched atmospheres? 1. They are more difficult to put out. 2. They burn more quickly. 3. They burn more intensely.
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

In the standard approach to hospital fires, the RACE plan has been suggested. What does the letter C stand for in this approach?
 
  a. Capture
  b. Contain
  c. Call for help
  d. Collapse



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Fires in O2-enriched atmospheres are larger, more intense, faster burning, and more difficult to extinguish.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The third step is to contain the fire as much as possible by closing doors and turning O2 zone valves off.





 

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