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Where should you stand in relation to wind and the fire when using an extinguisher outdoors?
- A.With your back to a wall so you cannot be pushed
- B.Upwind of the fire, with a clear escape path behind you
- C.Downwind so the smoke blows toward you
- D.Directly over the fire looking down
Correct answer
B. Upwind of the fire, with a clear escape path behind you
Why
Standing upwind keeps heat and smoke out of your face and pushes the agent onto the fire instead of back at you. Keeping your exit behind you matters because a small extinguisher empties in seconds if the fire does not go out.
Manual topic: Fire - Extinguisher Use · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-199).