Fire Flashcards
(14 cards)
Are all fires preventable?
Yes
what are some common causes of fires?
Chemicals
Gas
Arson
Hobs
Electricity
Lightning
Candles
Cigarettes
What are the parts of the fire pyramid?
Oxygen heat fuel
Chain reaction
What are the 3 ways fires spread?
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
What is convection?
The heat generated rises, it becomes trapped and hits the ceiling and then spreads horizontally across the whole space.
What is conduction?
Direct contact between materials
What is radiation?
Heat transferring via electro magnetic waves in the air, travels in every direction until an object absorbs it.
What are some methods of fire prevention?
Sand
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Water
Vigilance
Fire/ smoke alarm
Fire exit
Correct storage if flammables
No naked flames
What are the different types of fire extinguishers?
Carbon dioxide
Foam
Powder
Water
What are water fire extinguishers used for?
Small combustible materials (wood)
What are foam extinguishers used for?
Electrical fires
What are carbon dioxide extinguishers used for?
Electrical fires
What are powder extinguishers used for?
Chemical spill fires
