Fire Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
This is the rapid oxidation of a flammable material accompanied by the production of light and heat.
A
Fire
2
Q
What are the three elements of fire?
A
heat, fuel, oxygen
3
Q
What are the three elements that form the fire triangle called?
A
combustion triangle
4
Q
is any material that can be burned such as solid, liquid, or gas. A fire cannot begin if there is no material to burn
A
fuel
5
Q
sources of this element is required in order for ignition to occur
A
heat
6
Q
is an element, estimated 21% of it can be found in the air, and most fires require at least 16 percent of this content to burn
A
oxygen
7
Q
What are the 4 stages of fire
A
- Ignition stage
- Growth stage
- Fully developed stage
- Decay stage
