Fire Flashcards
1
Q
Fire triangle
A
Fuel-air-heat
2
Q
Types of fire extinguishers
A
Water - red Co2 - red with black band Dry powder - red with white band Foam - red with beige band Hose Fire blanket
3
Q
How can fires spread
A
Conduction
Convection
Direct application
Radiation
4
Q
Fire prevention
A
Maintain good housekeeping
Check smoke alarms
Keep exits clear
Turn gas off
5
Q
Theory of fire
A
All things are either a solid, liquid or gas
Fire can only start when vapour burns.
Vapour is formed when heat is applied to a solid or liquid
6
Q
First officer response
A
Alert, Alert, Code Red - location and type of fire. Must also shout out loud code red fire
