Fire Safety and Procedures

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to fire safety and procedures, including combustion, risk assessment, and types of fires.

Combustion

The process of burning something, requiring a source of ignition, fuel, and oxygen.

Source of Ignition

Anything that can produce heat or sparks sufficient to ignite a fire, such as electrical equipment or naked flames.

Sources of Fuel

Materials that can burn and sustain a fire, including wood, paper, and combustible liquids.

Sources of Oxygen

The air around us that is necessary for a fire to continue burning.

Risk Assessment

A systematic evaluation of the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or process.

Hot Work

Work that may produce enough heat, sparks, or flames to ignite a fire, such as welding and grinding.

Fire Safety Measures

Techniques and equipment put in place to prevent fires and minimize risks, such as proper storage of flammable materials.

Emergency Procedure

A standard set of actions to be taken in case of fire, including raising an alarm and evacuation.

Class E Fires

Fires involving electrical equipment or circuits; typically handled with CO2 or dry powder extinguishers.

Fire Extinguisher Types

Different types of extinguishers are categorized based on the material they are designed to put out.