Fire Growth & Dangers

Question 1

4 phases of growth

Answer 1

1 incipient
2 growth
3 fully developed
4 decay

Question 2

Describe fire loading

Answer 2

amount of heat energy released if all combustible materials were to reach ignition point and burn. calculated in energy per unit.

Question 3

Combustible/structural materials?

Answer 3

furniture, storage, timber framed house and windows

Question 4

Fire load assessment?

Answer 4

helps determine what firefighting resources will be needed, plans evac routes, fire resistant building materials

Question 5

Incipient phase?

Answer 5

fire at point of origin, minimal smoke, can use fire ex to put out

Question 6

Growth phase?

Answer 6

fire spreading and nearby materials can reach ignition point, rapid spread and begin to flash-over where all combustible materials pyrolize and reach ignition point.

Question 7

Fully developed?

Answer 7

fire at peak intensity with all materials. building structure compromised. focus on containment and spread.

Question 8

Decay phase?

Answer 8

FIRE DECREASES due to using all fuel. looking for hidden hot spots.