DRRR4 Flashcards
Fire is not a single object.
It is made up of three components that make up the
FIRE TRIANGLE.
Also known as combustion triangle
The fire triangle
is a simple model that demonstrates the chemical reaction that must occur to create fire.
The fire triangle
It also demonstrates the interdependence of these three elements in creating and sustaining fire
The fire triangle
The fire triangle composed of the three elements:
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
material to burn (Combustible - capable of burning)
Fuel
characterized by its moisture content, size, shape, and quantity that will determine how easily the fuel will burn and at what temperature.
Fuel
must be present for ignition to take place.
Heat
responsible for spreading and maintaining fire as it removes the moisture from the fuel thus warming the surrounding area.
Heat
to add in combustion
Oxygen
Materials that are ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, plastic, or anything the leaves ash.
Class A
Fuels are flammable or combustible liquids such as petroleum oil, gasoline, paints, and flammable gasses like propane and butane.
Class B
Fuels are electrical components like motors, transformers, and appliances.
Class C
Combustible metals such as potassium, sodium, aluminum, titanium and magnesium
Class D
Fuels are cooking oils, grease such as animal fat and vegetable oils
Class K