Chapter 5: Fire Behavior and Building Construction Flashcards
1
Q
Four elements of fire
A
Fuel
Oxidizing agent (air)
Heat
Uninhibited chemical chain reaction
2
Q
Three methods of heat transfer
A
Conduction-direct contact
Convection- circulation
Radiation- electromagnetic waves
3
Q
Auto Exposure
A
Vertical spread of fire on the exterior of a building, usually exiting a window
4
Q
Four stages of fire
A
Incipient- initial stage
Free burning- fire spread
Flash over- full involvement
Smoldering- combustion, no flame
5
Q
entrainment
A
Process of oxygen being drawn into a fire
6
Q
Back draft
A
the burning of heated gaseous products of combustion when oxygen is reintroduced into an environment
7
Q
Void spaces
A
Hidden space in a building where fire can burn undetected
8
Q
Smoke
A
Airborne solid and liquid particulates, and gases produced by fire
