Ch 14 - Fire Suppression Flashcards
1
Q
Methods of fire suppression
A
1) temperature reduction
2) fuel removal
3) oxygen exclusion
4) chemical flame inhibition
2
Q
Temperature Reduction options
A
Water
3
Q
Fuel removal options
A
-stop flow of a liquid fuel
-closing gas valves
-removing solid fuels out of fire’s path (ie wildland)
4
Q
Oxygen exclusion methods
A
-control doors and windows
-CO2 extinguishers
-foam blanket
5
Q
Chemical flame inhibition methods
A
Halon agents and some dry chemical extinguishers
