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Starting
Gases + smoke +
Fuel + Oxygen
temperature heat
STARTING TEMPERATURE
Ignition temperature.
Exp: cigarette
IGNITION POINT:
Oxidizing
agents Spontaneous
Organic materials (HNO3, ignition of waste
MnO4-, materials
ClO3-)
Air with 20% O2 is present everywhere.
100% Oxygen is extremely fire promoting.
Waste management:
destroy these materials before disposal by specific safe reactions.
FIRE FIGHTING
Classes of Fire
Types of Fire Extinguishers
• They have a range of 5-20 feet, although they can be easily affected by wind.
² The fire is small and confined to the immediate area where
it started.
² You can fight the fire with your back to a safe escape route.
² Your extinguisher is rated for the type of fire you are
fighting, and is in good working order.
² You have had training in use of the extinguisher and are
confident that you can operate it effectively.
Do NOT fight a fire if: