What does the acronym PASS stand for?

What does the acronym PASS stand for?

• A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• B. Push, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Up
• D. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Right

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is how to properly use a portable fire extinguisher with the PASS technique. You start by pulling the pin to break the tamper seal, which prepares the extinguisher for discharge. Next, you aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, since flames burn from the fuel source and hitting the base helps stop the spread. Then you squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. Finally, you sweep the nozzle from side to side to blanket the fire and cover the area. This sequence—pull, aim, squeeze, sweep—is what guides safe and effective use of the device. The other options don’t fit because they change a critical step (pushing instead of pulling the pin) or add directions not part of the standard method (such as sweeping upward or to the right).

The main idea tested is how to properly use a portable fire extinguisher with the PASS technique. You start by pulling the pin to break the tamper seal, which prepares the extinguisher for discharge. Next, you aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, since flames burn from the fuel source and hitting the base helps stop the spread. Then you squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. Finally, you sweep the nozzle from side to side to blanket the fire and cover the area. This sequence—pull, aim, squeeze, sweep—is what guides safe and effective use of the device.

The other options don’t fit because they change a critical step (pushing instead of pulling the pin) or add directions not part of the standard method (such as sweeping upward or to the right).