When would you attempt to extinguish a fire?

When would you attempt to extinguish a fire?

The fire is spreading rapidly beyond the spot where it started. The time to use an extinguisher is in the incipient, or beginning, stages of a fire. If the fire is already spreading quickly, it is best to simple evacuate the building, closing doors and windows behind you as you leave.

How can you prevent a fire from spreading?

To prevent a fire from spreading, different sections of a building must be built as fire-resistant compartments. This means they will resist the passage of fire for a specified period of time. If a fire is contained in a compartment, it won’t spread to other parts of the building.

Can a firefighter survive a flashover?

Flashover is deadly because it can catch firefighters off guard, develops rapidly with warning signs that are difficult to detect, and increases firefighting risk. If a flashover occurs, those present in the room are unlikely to survive. Many of the firefighters who died in flashover were experienced firefighters.

What is it called when smoke catches fire?

A backdraft is a smoke explosion that can occur when additional air is introduced into a smoldering fire and heated gases enter their flammable range and ignite with explosive force.

How can you tell if a fire is still burning by the smoke?

At times, black smoke can be an indicator that a manmade material is burning such as tires, vehicles or a structure. As a general rule, the darker the smoke, the more volatile the fire is. Grey smoke can indicate that the fire is slowing down and running out of materials to burn.

What does the Bible say about smoke?

Since smoking is an addiction, it certainly enslaves the smoker. The Bible states: “Whoever perpetrates a sin is a slave of that sin”. Today we see how smoking holds every smoker in slavery, whether a young person, a man or a woman, youth or adult. This is clear in the fact that every smoker finds it very hard to quit.