Fighting Fire Flashcards
How would you describe the enemy of comic book heroes?
Bad guys are the enemies of comic book heroes.
How can comic book heroes defeat their enemies?
They can defeat these enemies by hitting them in the jaw or locking them in jail.
How would describe the enemy of a firefighter?
The enemy of a firefighter is fire.
Why is fire a complicated enemy?
Fire is a chemical reaction that cannot be punched or put in jail.
How can firefighters stop fire from existing all together?
They must deny it fuel, heat, or oxygen.
What is fuel for a fire?
Fuel is anything that can burn.
What are common fuels?
Wood, coal, gas, and oil are common fuels.
Why are living things also fuel?
Living things can also burn if the fire is hot enough.
What happens to fuel when it is very hot.?
Fuel breaks down and releases gases when it is very hot. These gases combine with oxygen to produce fire.
How fast can fires move if they have lots of fuel?
Fires can travel at about 14 miles per hour.
Can you think of an example of how firefighters can remove nearby sources of fuel?
They can move cars away from a house that is burning.
What are some immovable objects that cannot be separated from a fire?
Houses and forests are immovable.
How do firefighters separate the fire from the fuel?
They can use blocking and rerouting tactics.
What happens when the fuel is all consumed?
The fire burns itself out.
How does heat allow a fire to spread?
Heat produces gases that combine with oxygen to cause fire. More heat means more fire.
Why do firefighters use water to combat fire?
Water lowers the temperature of the fuel and makes it harder to ignite.
How is eliminating heat from a fire like eliminating the leader of a gang?
When a gang leader is eliminated, the gang members do not have anyone to push them. So, they stop what they are doing. Similarly, when a fire doesn’t have heat to push it, the fire stops burning.
Sometimes fighting fire with water can make the fire worse. How is this like eliminating the leader of a gang?
Sometimes eliminating the leader makes the gang angry, and this can be dangerous.
When water cannot be used to eliminate heat, what is the best thing that can be eliminated?
The best thing to eliminate near a fire is oxygen. Without oxygen the fire cannot burn.
Give an example of a fresh supply of oxygen.
Wind provides a fresh supply of oxygen.
What heavy materials can be used to deny oxygen to a fire?
Blankets and sand can be used to suffocate a fire.
What heavy gas can be used to suffocate a fire?
Carbon dioxide can be used to deny oxygen to the fire.
What are the three things a firefighter can do to stop a fire?
Firefighters can deny fuel, heat, and oxygen to the fire.
How would you describe the job of a firefighter?
The job is both tough and dangerous.
Why is fire such a different kind of enemy from those found in comic books?
Fire is an enemy that is both more determined and more monomaniacal than the enemies found in comic books.
