Anatomy of Fire Flashcards

1
Q

Self sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a fuel being reduced by an OA

A

Combustion

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2
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Example of very slow oxidation

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Rusting

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3
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Example of very fast oxidation

A

detonations and Explosions

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4
Q

Components of Fire

A

Heat, Oxygen, Fuel and Chain reaction

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5
Q

Materials that yield oxygen during chemical reaction

A

Oxidizing Agents

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6
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material or substance being oxidized

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Fuel

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7
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condition of matter in motion caused by the movement of molecules.
* laging meron because mlecules move all the time; higher movement = increase in temperature

A

Heat

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8
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Conduction - direct contact, Convection - movement of air or liquid and Radiation - travels through a material or space

A

Heat Transfer

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9
Q

Reducing of Temperature - cooling with water,
Eliminating of fuel - allow to be consumed fully, or physical removal of fuel,
Removal of Oxygen - reduction of oxygen concentration

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Fire Extinguish Theory

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10
Q

Types of Extinguisher

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Water (Red), Foam (Yellow), Dry powder (Blue), Carbon Dioxide (Black)

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11
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Fire (Fuel) Solids

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Extinguisher: Red, Yellow, Blue

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12
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Fire (Fuel) Liquids

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Extinguisher: Yellow, Blue, Black

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13
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Fire (Fuel) Gasses

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Extinguisher: Blue

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14
Q

Fire (Fuel) Electrical Equipment

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Extinguisher: Blue, Black

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15
Q

Fire (Fuel) Cooking Oil, Fats

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Extinguisher: Yellow, Black

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16
Q

Types of Fire Extinguisher

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Self Expellant, Stored Pressure

17
Q

OPERATE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A
T – Twist the pin
P – Pull the pin
A – Aim the nozzle at 	the base of the fire
S – Squeeze the 	Operating Lever
S – Sweep from side to 	side
18
Q

Clothes on Fire

A

Stop Drop and Roll