Fire Suppression

Question 1

Methods to stop fire

Answer 1

Temperature reduction
Fuel Removal
Oxygen Exclusion
Chemical Flame inhibition

Question 2

Cooling Burning Gases:

Answer 2

• Limits or stops flaming combustion in upper layer
• Slows the pyrolysis process of combustion in the upper layer
• Reduces radiant heat flux from the upper
• Reduces the potential for flashover

Question 3

Control steam production by

Answer 3

• Using good nozzle technique
• Applying the appropriate amount of water
• Applying water using the most effective stream

Question 4

How does chemical flame inhibition work

Answer 4

through the use of dry chemicals, halogenated agents, and halocarbons, and clean agents. This stops flame production.

Question 5

Observable results of proper hose stream

Answer 5

• Visible reduction in flames
• Reduction in smoke volume
• Changes in smoke color
• Temperature reduction within the compartment

Question 6

PIV vs PIVA

Answer 6

PIVA has disk on top of post

Question 7

LCES

Answer 7

Lookouts
Communications
Escape Routes
Safety Zones