—Refers to the rising movement or pattern of the fire; the normal

behavior when the fire is undisturbed.

?THERMAL BALANCE

—The abnormal movement of fire due to interference of foreign

matter.
?THERMAL IMBALANCE
—occurs in the form of explosion because of improper ventilation.
?BACKDRAFT

—is the sudden ignition of accumulated radical gases produced when there is
incomplete combustion of fuels.
?FLASHOVER

—a fatal condition that takes place when the fire resists extinguishment
operation and becomes stronger and bigger instead.
?BITEBACK

—a.k.a. as dust explosion; when a metal post that is completely covered with
dust is hit by a lightning creating a violent chemical reaction that
produces a very bright flash followed by an explosion.
?FLASH FIRE

—Highly flammable chemicals that are used to facilitate flame

propagation known as:
?Accelerant

—The preparation or gathering of combustible materials needed to

start a fire known also as:
?Plant

—The preparation of flammable substances in order to spread the

fire known as:
?Trailer

Characteristics of LPG
—it is liquid inside the container but automatically transformed into
gaseous state when release so that it can be transported easily
and stored economically (1:270);
—It is 1.5 heavier than air; and
—it is colorless, tasteless and odorless, but an oxidizing agent
called “Ethyl Mercaptan” is introduced to determine leakage
FIRE PROTECTION & PREVENTION
—Methods used to stop, extinguish and control destructive fire.
?FIRE PROTECTION
—Safety measures utilized to stop fires from starting.
?FIRE PREVENTION
—Any condition or act that increases or may cause increase in the
probability that fire.
?FIRE HAZARD