What is the recommended agent for extinguishing a kitchen grease fire?

What is the recommended agent for extinguishing a kitchen grease fire?

What is the recommended agent for extinguishing a kitchen grease fire?

A.
Dry Powder

B.
Soda Acid

C.
Wet Powder

D.
Wet Chemical

Explanation:
Answer D is correct; wet chemical such as potassium acetate is recommended for kitchen grease fires (type K in the U.S. type F in Europe).

Incorrect Answers and Explanations: A, B, and C: Answers A, B, and C are incorrect. Dry powder is used for type D combustible metal fires. Soda Acid is used for ABC (U.S.) fires. Wet powder is a distracter answer, designed to confuse the valid terms dry powder and wet chemical.



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joe

joe

Wet chemical such as potassium acetate is recommended for kitchen grease fires – Type K

Dry powder is used for type D combustible metal fires.

Soda Acid is used for ABC (U.S.) fires

Wet powder is a distracter answer.

joe

joe

Wet chemical 濕化學
Dry Power 乾粉
Soda Acid 酸鹼