DRRR lesson 2 Flashcards
Fire hazards
Can help you take all of the science knowledge you’ve just gained, and use it to prevent fires and keep people safe
THE FIRE TRIANGLE
THREE PARTS OF THE FIRE TRIANGLE:
-Oxygen
-Heat
-Fuel
Causes of fire:
a.) Faulty electrical wiring or connection
b.) LPG- related
c.) Neglected cooking or stove
d.)cigarette butt
e.) Unattended open flame: torch or sulo
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class K
Fuels are ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, plastic, or anything that leaves ash.
CLASS A fire
Fuels are FLAMMABLE or COMBUSTBLE LIQUIDS like petroleum oil, gasoline, paint, and flammable gasses such as propane and butane.
Cooking oils and grease are NOT part of Class B fires
CLASS B fire
Fuels are ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL FIRES like motors, transformers, and appliances.
Once the power or source of electricity is removed, the fire becomes one of the other classes of fire
CLASS C fire
Fuels are COMBUSTIBLE METALS like potassium, sodium, aluminum, titanium, and magnesium
CLASS D fire
Fuels are COOKING OILS, grease such as animal fat and vegetable fts.
CLASS K fire
Is all around you. It is an important part of atmosphere
OXYGEN
Can come from things like fireplaces, lamps, and ovens
HEAT
Is something that can catch on fire, meaning it is FLAMMABLE
FUEL
Precautionary measures
For heat
For fuel
For oxygen
precautionary measures FOR HEAT
Make sure that materials that could easily warm up are not near sources of heat.
precautionary measures FOR FUEL
recount the different types of fuel discussed in the classes of fire. Make sure that these materials are organized and do not have any contact with other combustible materials.
precautionary measures FOR OXYGEN
Presence of oxygen in air can be regulated. Ensure that the area in which you will be starting your fires are well ventilated.
PHASES OF FIRE
-Ignition
-Growth
-Fully developed
-Decay
Also known as INCIPIENT
Ignition
2 types of ignition:
Piloted ignition
Auto ignition
fuel with oxygen plus external heat source (spark)
Piloted ignition
-Combustion by heat WITHOUT spark or flame
-Smoke and heat is produced and is not high in temperature
Auto ignition
-Also known as free burning phase
-Breathing becomes difficult and Fire influence the environment and is influenced by the environment
Growth
-Hottest phase of fire
-Fire is now dependent on the amount of oxygen
-Spread of flammable gasses within the area
Fully developed
-Also known as the smoldering phase
-Usually the longest stage of a fire
-Characterized by significant decrease in oxygen and fuel
Decay
TYPES OF BURNS
1st degree
2nd degree
3rd degree
-Cool a burn
Hold burn under running cool tap water
First degree
Cool a burn and see if the burn is large or blisters are damaged.
second degree
Dont remove clothing from burn area and go to emergency room immedietely
Third degree