Question

fire hose reel
fire hose reels are used for small fires. they have a flexible rubber hose; maximum length is approximately 30 meters. the amount of water is regulated by means of the handle. suitable for class a fires.
note: never use a fire hose on a liquid fire (b)!
fire blanket
burning objects can be covered with a fire blanket. the supply of oxygen is cut off, so the fire goes out. fire blankets are about 2 meters long and have handles to protect the hands. they are large enough to wrap around a person.
fire blankets are suitable for:

• small burning solids (a).
• small liquid fires (b).
• wrapping around a burning victim.

note: leave the blanket on the burning object a while, to prevent re - ignition.
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assess these statements regarding fire hose reels:
fire hose reels are suitable for all classes of fire.
fire hose reels have a flexible rubber hose.
the handle controls the amount of water.
fire hose reels are suitable for small fires.
check

Explanation:

1. The text clearly states "Never use a fire hose on a liquid fire (B)", so fire hose reels are not suitable for all classes of fire.
2. It is mentioned that "They have a flexible rubber hose", so this statement is correct.
3. "The amount of water is regulated by means of the handle", so this is true.
4. "Fire hose reels are used for small fires", so this statement is accurate.

Answer:

• Fire hose reels are suitable for all classes of fire: False
• Fire hose reels have a flexible rubber hose: True
• The handle controls the amount of water: True
• Fire hose reels are suitable for small fires: True