Lesson 2: Elements Of Fire And The Fire Triangle And Fire Tetrahedron

Question 1

It may be in a form of gas,liquid,or solid at the ambient temperature.

Answer 1

FUEL

Question 2

It means capable of burning,generally in air under normal conditions of ambient temperature and pressure.

Answer 2

COMBUSTIBLE

Question 3

Is defined as capable of burning with a flame.

Answer 3

FLAMMABLE

Question 4

Are those which have a flashpoint below 100°F (37.8°C), such as gasoline,acetone,and ethyl alcohol.

Answer 4

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Question 5

Are those which have a flashpoint at or above 100°F (37.8°C), such as kerosene and fuel oil.

Answer 5

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Question 6

Is the thermal feedback from the fire to the fuel.

Answer 6

IGNITION CONTINUITY

Question 7

Refers to the material that undergoes combustion.

Answer 7

FUEL

Question 8

Is the energy necessary to raise the temperature of the fuel to its ignition point, where it starts to release flammbale gases or vapors.

Answer 8

HEAT

Question 9

It provides a self-sustaining event that continues to develop fuel vapors and sustain flames even after the removal of the ignition source.

Answer 9

UNINHIBITED CHEMICAL CHAIN REACTION