Question 212Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passA class "D" fire would involve the burning of _______________.
Aelectrical insulation
Bdunnage
Cmagnesium
Ddiesel oil
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) magnesium. A Class D fire involves the burning of combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium. These types of fires can be extremely hazardous and require specialized extinguishing agents, such as dry powder extinguishers, to be controlled effectively. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) electrical insulation would be a Class C fire, B) dunnage (packing material) would be a Class A fire, and D) diesel oil would be a Class B fire.
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