Fire Response Flashcards
1
Q
What is a class “a”fire?
A
Symbolized by a burning trash can, fires that involve any ordinary combustible material such as paper, plastic, wood
2
Q
What is a class “b” fire?
A
Fire caused by flammable liquids and gases
3
Q
What is a class “c” fire?
A
Symbolized by a an electrical cord, A fire that involves energized electrical equipment, such as wires, circuit breakers, fuse box
4
Q
What is a class “d” fire?
A
Symbolized by a burning drill press or yellow star, involves metals that burn
5
Q
What are the 5 stages of fire?
A
- Ignition phase
- Growth phase
- Flash phase
- Fully development
- Decay spread
6
Q
What are the four elements of fire?
A
Fuel, oxygen, self sustaining chemical reaction, heat
