Question

select the choice that answers the question correctly.
at which stage can a fire be controlled with an extinguisher?
a) decay
b) growth
c) fully developed
d) incipient

Explanation:

The incipient stage is the earliest stage of a fire when it is small and can be controlled with an extinguisher. In the growth stage, the fire is spreading. In the fully - developed stage, it is at its peak intensity. In the decay stage, it is dying down but may still be large. Fire extinguishers are most effective in the incipient stage.

Answer:

d) Incipient