FIRE
is the state at which ignited material combine with oxygen to gives off light, heat and a flame. FIRE FIGHTING
is the extinguishing of harmful fire.
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
Fire can be classified according to the types of materials burning hence each type of fire will need appropriate fighting technique and equipment.
NOTE
Fire caused by electricity are not given their own full classes as they can fall into and of the classification.
After all, it is not electricity that burns but the surrounding materials that has been set alight by the electric current. Normally, the fire caused by an electrical fault is extinguished based on the burning material.
COMPONENTS NEEDED TO START FIRE
I. Source of ignition heat
II. Air (oxygen)
III. Fuel
is the state at which ignited material combine with oxygen to gives off light, heat and a flame. FIRE FIGHTING
is the extinguishing of harmful fire.
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
Fire can be classified according to the types of materials burning hence each type of fire will need appropriate fighting technique and equipment.
NOTE
Fire caused by electricity are not given their own full classes as they can fall into and of the classification.
After all, it is not electricity that burns but the surrounding materials that has been set alight by the electric current. Normally, the fire caused by an electrical fault is extinguished based on the burning material.
COMPONENTS NEEDED TO START FIRE
I. Source of ignition heat
II. Air (oxygen)
III. Fuel