FIRE HAZARD
FIRE AND
FIRE HAZARD
Anything which increases the likelihood
of fire.
Includes situations that increase the
likelihood of fire or may impede escape
in the event fire occurs.
OXIDATION
RAPID
Fire is an oxidation process that happens very fast
that light, heat, and sound, are released.
Temperature

OXIDATION = LOSS OF ELECTRONS
Fuel = reducing agent
Oxygen = oxidizing
agent
COMBUSTION
COMBUSTION MODES
Flaming
Non-flaming/smoldering or
glowing embers.
PYROLYSIS
Transformation of a
substance produced by the
action of heat
3 STAGES OF FIRE
 Incipient Stage
 A region where preheating, distillation, and slow pyrolysis are in
progress.
 Smoldering Stage
 Region of fully developed pyrolysis that begins with ignition and
includes the initial stage of combustion.
 Flaming Stage
 A region of rapid reaction that covers the period of initial
occurrence of flame to a fully developed fire.
CLASSES OF FIRE
Class A – fires involving organic solids like paper
and wood
Class B – fires involving flammable liquids
Class C – fires involving flammable gases
Class D – fires involving metals
Class E – fires involving cooking oils
FIRE HAZARDS
Live flames
Causes of sparks
Hot objects
Chemicals that are potential for ignition
Chemicals that can aggravate a fire to become
large and uncontrolled
Potential threats to fire prevention
CAUSES OF FIRE
Accidents and carelessness
Many people believe that f they are careful
they are much less likely to have fire
Being careful will not stop fire from happening
Most fires are not caused by carelessness
They are caused by everyday living that is
almost impossible for us to change
CAUSES OF FIRE
Electrical Wiring, Outlets, and Faulty
Wiring
Older homes are particularly susceptible as
they were not wired for the many appliances
that we have filled our homes with.
Homes built in the 50’s-70’s have aluminum
wiring that gets very hot and increases the
chance of fire.
CAUSES OF FIRE
Appliances
Lamps, toasters, refrigerators, clothing iron, and
even baby monitors can short out.
Appliances can be unplugged when not in use.
Cooking
Major cause of residential fires.
Not due to effective stoves but unattended pots or
burner.
CAUSES OF FIRE
Children playing
Burns = no.1 cause of accidental deaths in
children under 2 years old.
Fire and burn injuries are the 2nd leading cause
of accidental deaths in children ages 1-4 and
3rd leading cause of injury and death for ages
1-8
WHAT DOYOU DO WHEN…
1.You are in a building and the machine near you combusts?
2.The fire alarm sounds in your building?
3.The room or hallway is caught in smoke?
4.You trapped in a room and there is fire outside? (what do you
do to keep out the smoke?)
5.Your clothing is on fire?
6. A fire is starting and there is a fire extinguisher near you?
7.Your classmate is on fire?
BASIC RESPONSE PROCEDURES
DURING A FIRE INCIDENT
How you react in an emergency
depends on how well you have
prepared for that emergency.
1. “RACE”
Remove anyone from immediate danger
Activate building fire alarm system and call 911
Confine the fire by closing all windows and
doors.
Evacuate and leave the building
Extinguish the fire if it can be done safely
2. HOWTO SURVIVE A
BUILDING FIRE
Crawl if there is smoke
Feel doors before opening
Go to nearest exit
Use exit stair, NO elevators
Close doors
Use fire extinguisher if possible
Stop, Drop and Roll
If trapped:
 Close doors, seal cracks, open windows when safe, signal for
help/call 911, don’t jump!
3. IFYOU ARE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED
If you are disabled (even temporarily)
Learn about fire safety
Plan ahead for fire emergencies
Be aware of your own capabilities and limitations
Look for areas for refuge
If there is immediate threat to safety, ask others for
assistance or call 911 to report and receive
instructions.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
ChemicalType
A – wood, paper
B – gas, liquid, grease
C – electrical equipment

Fire hazard

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    FIRE HAZARD Anything whichincreases the likelihood of fire. Includes situations that increase the likelihood of fire or may impede escape in the event fire occurs.
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    RAPID Fire is anoxidation process that happens very fast that light, heat, and sound, are released. Temperature 
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    OXIDATION = LOSSOF ELECTRONS
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    Fuel = reducingagent Oxygen = oxidizing agent
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    PYROLYSIS Transformation of a substanceproduced by the action of heat
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    3 STAGES OFFIRE  Incipient Stage  A region where preheating, distillation, and slow pyrolysis are in progress.  Smoldering Stage  Region of fully developed pyrolysis that begins with ignition and includes the initial stage of combustion.  Flaming Stage  A region of rapid reaction that covers the period of initial occurrence of flame to a fully developed fire.
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    CLASSES OF FIRE ClassA – fires involving organic solids like paper and wood Class B – fires involving flammable liquids Class C – fires involving flammable gases Class D – fires involving metals Class E – fires involving cooking oils
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    FIRE HAZARDS Live flames Causesof sparks Hot objects Chemicals that are potential for ignition Chemicals that can aggravate a fire to become large and uncontrolled Potential threats to fire prevention
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    CAUSES OF FIRE Accidentsand carelessness Many people believe that f they are careful they are much less likely to have fire Being careful will not stop fire from happening Most fires are not caused by carelessness They are caused by everyday living that is almost impossible for us to change
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    CAUSES OF FIRE ElectricalWiring, Outlets, and Faulty Wiring Older homes are particularly susceptible as they were not wired for the many appliances that we have filled our homes with. Homes built in the 50’s-70’s have aluminum wiring that gets very hot and increases the chance of fire.
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    CAUSES OF FIRE Appliances Lamps,toasters, refrigerators, clothing iron, and even baby monitors can short out. Appliances can be unplugged when not in use. Cooking Major cause of residential fires. Not due to effective stoves but unattended pots or burner.
  • 24.
    CAUSES OF FIRE Childrenplaying Burns = no.1 cause of accidental deaths in children under 2 years old. Fire and burn injuries are the 2nd leading cause of accidental deaths in children ages 1-4 and 3rd leading cause of injury and death for ages 1-8
  • 25.
    WHAT DOYOU DOWHEN… 1.You are in a building and the machine near you combusts? 2.The fire alarm sounds in your building? 3.The room or hallway is caught in smoke? 4.You trapped in a room and there is fire outside? (what do you do to keep out the smoke?) 5.Your clothing is on fire? 6. A fire is starting and there is a fire extinguisher near you? 7.Your classmate is on fire?
  • 26.
    BASIC RESPONSE PROCEDURES DURINGA FIRE INCIDENT How you react in an emergency depends on how well you have prepared for that emergency.
  • 27.
    1. “RACE” Remove anyonefrom immediate danger Activate building fire alarm system and call 911 Confine the fire by closing all windows and doors. Evacuate and leave the building Extinguish the fire if it can be done safely
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    2. HOWTO SURVIVEA BUILDING FIRE Crawl if there is smoke Feel doors before opening Go to nearest exit Use exit stair, NO elevators Close doors Use fire extinguisher if possible Stop, Drop and Roll If trapped:  Close doors, seal cracks, open windows when safe, signal for help/call 911, don’t jump!
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    3. IFYOU AREPHYSICALLY IMPAIRED If you are disabled (even temporarily) Learn about fire safety Plan ahead for fire emergencies Be aware of your own capabilities and limitations Look for areas for refuge If there is immediate threat to safety, ask others for assistance or call 911 to report and receive instructions.
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    FIRE EXTINGUISHER ChemicalType A –wood, paper B – gas, liquid, grease C – electrical equipment

Editor's Notes

  • #5 Ancient greeks believed that fire was one of 4 basi elements
  • #6 Fire is not a substance
  • #7 Chemical reaction