Fire Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
considered as one of the greatest invention in prehistoric time
A
fire
2
Q
benefits of fire
A
- weapon
- light
- cooking
- warmth
3
Q
visible effect of combustion or burning
A
fire
4
Q
chemical reaction b/n gas materials and oxygen
A
combustion
5
Q
gas materials
A
known as hydrocarbons
may be in forms of
s-coals ; l-oil ; g-natural gases -butane methane
6
Q
gas materials + oxygen =
A
heat and light energy
7
Q
heat and light energy =
A
presence of smoke- contains co2
8
Q
negative effects of fire
A
- inuries/death
- damage to environment
- damage to properties
9
Q
responsibilities of govt
A
- conduct inspections (fire extinguishers, fire exits)
- conduct trainings and seminars
- know your resources - manpower n equip
- respond (putting out fire, saving lives)
- provie necessities/recovery
10
Q
before
A
- avail fire extinguisher and insurance
- install smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire alarms
- prepare an emergency plan
- conduct drills
- attend / participate in trainings and seminars
11
Q
during
A
- use the fire extinguisher to put off small fire
- cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth
- keep emrgency plan in mind
- immediately move out of the building
- call fire dept
12
Q
after
A
- seek for edical attention
- coordinate with authorities
- save materials that can be saved
- evaluate your properties -documentation
- coordinate with your insurance company
