In general, fire extinguishers should be used under the following circumstances: • In conjunction with alerting occupants and the fire department • When the fire is small • _____________________________________ • Only if an escape route is an option and the fire is not between the user and the escape route • When the user is physically capable of operating the extinguisher

a. When smoke produced is at a minimum
b. When fire growth is in the Decay phase
c. When the fire department response is greater than 20 minutes
d. When the fire has spread to adjacent structures (exposures)

a