Common methods of setting fires Flashcards
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What are some common methods of setting fires?
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CC TEMT ME (say “see see tempt me”
Candles Chemical igniters Timing devices Electrical apparatus Matches and cigarettes Trailers Molotov Cocktails Electric matches
2
Q
Name the 3 categories of non intentional fire
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- Carelessness
- Faults
- Nature
3
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Examples of Carelessness causing fires
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Children playing with matches or lighters Vagrants lighting fires for warmth Welding/grinding or other industrial processes Leaving clothes near heating Wrapping up live/hot ashes in newspaper Ironing Setting off fireworks Storing flammable materials Burning rubbish Using domestic or camp fires Unattended cooking (fat in particular) Smoking
4
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Examples of Faults causing fires
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Chimneys and flues Heating systems Appliances Dust extractors Electrical wiring (shorting and arcing) Machinery (friction can cause overheating) Gas pipes and fittings Broken power lines
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Examples of Nature causing fires
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Chemical reactions The sun's rays Lighting Static electricity Rodents eating through wiring, or building nests out of flammable material. Spontaneous combustion and ignition
