Arkansas Security Guard Practical Practice Exam

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You are working as a Security Guard in a factory when you come across a small, contained fire in an outside trash bin on the property. What do you do?

Use a fire house to douse the flames before it gets out of hand

Call 911 and request the assistance of the Fire Department immediately

Throw a floor mat over the fire to smother it

Use a portable extinguisher of the correct type to put it out

If you see a small, contained fire in an outside trash bin on the property, the best thing to do is to use a portable extinguisher of the correct type to put it out. This is because using a fire hose (option A) may be excessive and can cause water damage, and calling 911 (option B) should only be done in case of a larger fire or if the fire is spreading quickly. Throwing a floor mat over the fire (option C) is not recommended as it can potentially spread the fire further. It is important to use a portable extinguisher (option D) as it is specifically designed and labeled for different types of fires and will be the most effective in stopping the fire without causing additional damage.

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