When working with gasoline and diesel fuel, a Class __________ fire extinguisher should be on hand.
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

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Gasoline and diesel fuel fires are considered Class B fires which are fires involving flammable liquids and gases. Class B fires require a Class B fire extinguisher which is designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires by creating a barrier between the fuel and oxygen to smother the fire. Class A extinguishers (for ordinary combustibles), Class C extinguishers (for electrical fires), and Class D extinguishers (for combustible metals) are not effective on Class B fires.

When Working with Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, a Class __________