What does the PASS technique refer to in fire safety?

What does the PASS technique refer to in fire safety?

• A. Pull, Alarm, Stop, Scan—alarm activation procedure.
• B. Push, Activate, Slide, Switch—operating a sprinkler system.
• C. Point, Aim, Sweep, Shoot—protocol for neutralizing fires.
• D. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep—used to operate a fire extinguisher effectively.

Answer: (C)

PASS is the standard method for using a portable fire extinguisher. It stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. You pull the safety pin to unlock the extinguisher, which prevents accidental discharge. Then you aim at the base of the fire, where the fuel source is located, to maximize effectiveness. Next you squeeze the lever to release the extinguishing agent, and finally you sweep the nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire to cover the area and push the flames out. This sequence ensures controlled, effective application of the agent to the fire’s fuel source. It’s the method taught for basic extinguisher use and is applicable to common handheld extinguishers, provided you have a clear escape route and the fire is small and manageable. The other options describe actions that aren’t part of proper extinguisher use (alarm or sprinkler procedures, or an incorrect “shoot” step), so they don’t fit the PASS protocol.

PASS is the standard method for using a portable fire extinguisher. It stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. You pull the safety pin to unlock the extinguisher, which prevents accidental discharge. Then you aim at the base of the fire, where the fuel source is located, to maximize effectiveness. Next you squeeze the lever to release the extinguishing agent, and finally you sweep the nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire to cover the area and push the flames out. This sequence ensures controlled, effective application of the agent to the fire’s fuel source. It’s the method taught for basic extinguisher use and is applicable to common handheld extinguishers, provided you have a clear escape route and the fire is small and manageable. The other options describe actions that aren’t part of proper extinguisher use (alarm or sprinkler procedures, or an incorrect “shoot” step), so they don’t fit the PASS protocol.