Fire Safety and Heat Transfer Concepts

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to fire safety, heat transfer, and search strategies in fire scenarios.

Three Elements of the Fire Triangle

Oxygen, Fuel, Heat.

Conduction

The transfer of heat through and between solids.

Convection

The transfer of thermal energy by circulation or movement of fluid (liquid or gas).

Radiation

The transmission of energy as an electromagnetic wave, without an intervening medium.

Flashover

Occurs when combustible materials in a compartment ignite almost simultaneously.

Backdraft

A change in ventilation that results in explosively rapid combustion of flammable gases.

Primary searches

Conducted in the most critical areas first.

Secondary searches

Conducted after initial suppression and ventilation.