Heat, fuel and oxygen must combine in a precise way for a fire to start and continue to burn. If one element of the fire triangle is not present or removed, fire will not start or, if already burning, …
Four elements must be present in order for fire to exist. These elements are HEAT, FUEL, OXYGEN and CHAIN REACTION. While not everything is known about the combustion …
Welcome to the U.S. Fire Administration’s Activity Book, where fire safety and fun start! You should learn this information so you can tell someone if you have an emergency.
The plan must contain basic fire safety tips and information about the building, including the type of construction, the types of fire safety systems and the different ways of exiting the building in …
Types of fire are separated into different classes based on the fuel source involved. Knowing the classes of fire will help you choose the appropriate extinguisher.
VA has adopted the National Fire Codes (NFC) published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which establish a minimum acceptable level of life safety and property …
Extinguishers are classed by the type fire they can put out. Some extinguishers are Combination types that can be used on several different types of fires. Use an extinguisher ONLY if you …