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Characteristics of Fire
Fire is a living, breathing process that is commonly
referred to as the process of combustion. Combustion
is the self-sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a
fuel, which produces light and heat.
Removal of Fuel ex: Turning the source off (natural gas) from a BBQ fire will cease the fire.
Removal of Heat ex: Turning the element off on a stove with a pot of grease on it will decrease the
extent of the fire and if given
time will extinguish itself.
Removal of Oxygen ex:
Putting a lid on the same pot of
grease will smother the fire
and remove the oxygen, thus
extinguishing the fire.
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APWs extinguish fire by cooling the surface of the fuel to remove the
"heat" element of the fire triangle.
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CO2 cylinders are red and range in size from five to 100 pounds
or larger.
CO2 extinguishers are designed for Class B and C (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only.
They will most likely have a label on the fire extinguishers similar to the one below
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Dry chemical extinguishers are usually rated for class B and C fires
and may be marked multiple purpose for use in A, B, and C fires.
They contain an extinguishing agent and use a compressed, non-
flammable gas as a propellant.
OR
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Extinguisher Use
* Incipient stage fire. The fire is limited to the original material ignited; it is contained (such as in a
waste basket) and has not spread to other materials. The flames are no higher than the
firefighter's head.
DISCLAIMER: This document is provided as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice or
opinion.