objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction‚ equipment and operation of ships‚ compatible with their safety. * Fire * Fire Defined: Heat & light that result from the combustion of materials * It’s useful as long as we’re able to control it. * Otherwise it will be devastating. * The Fire triangle: 1-Fuel ( combustion material) 2-Temprature raises to flash point* 3- Enough amount of Oxygen. * “Flashpoint” is the temperature in degrees
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WHAT TO DO WHEN HOUSE ON FIRE? Talking about fires can be scary because no one likes to think about people getting hurt or their things getting burned. But you can feel less worried if you are prepared. Know Your Way Out An escape plan can help every member of a family get out of a burning house. The idea is to get outside quickly and safely. Smoke from a fire can make it hard to see where things are‚ so it’s important to learn and remember the different ways out of your home. It’s possible
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the most significant thing to occur during a structure fire. As the fire burns‚ combustible gases are produced by the early stages of the fire growth process and the particles are not completely consumed. The gases rise‚ as discussed below‚ and form a superheated gas layer at the ceiling. In a typical structure fire the gas layer at the ceiling can reach temperatures near the 1‚500 degree Fahrenheit mark. If enough oxygen is present in the fire compartment‚ flashover will occur causing everything in
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What happens when a home catches on fire and there are helpless citizens trapped inside or when a firefighter is injured inside a fire and can not get out? Firefighters train long hours sacrificing their blood‚ sweat‚ and tears to be prepared for any situation that may arise during a emergency such as search and rescue‚ rescue of a downed firefighter‚ high angle rope rescue‚ water rescue‚ and also confined space rescue. Not all firefighters are trained in search and rescue; only the most qualified
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The NFPA’s Hazard Rating Diamond The National Fire Protection Association has developed a rating system to identify and rank hazards of a material. You’ve probably seen the colorful labels used to communicate these hazards. The label is diamond-shaped‚ made up of four smaller diamonds‚ one each blue‚ red‚ yellow‚ and white. A number or special symbol is placed on the four diamonds. This week’s Toolbox Topics takes a look at the meaning of the colors‚ number‚ and symbols used on the NFPA diamond
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Fire Fighting: Fire Prevention While volunteering at my fire department‚ I picked up on allot of tricks and trades. There is much to learn about firefighting and to understand what it means and what it takes to be a firefighter. I chose this topic because it is good for the public to know what is needed and required. I want to explain to people the job requirements‚ danger‚ and the technology used. The term fire fighter is exactly as it sounds: a person who fights a fire. But the history behind
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Example of Investigatory Project USING POTASSIUM CARBONATE AND SODIUM BORATE AS FIRE RETARDANT IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF CLOTH Team Category Cluster 2 Applied Science Charalin Mae P. Chavez Ashley D. Tumulak Khent Bernard F. Bensi Babag National High School (Science Class) table of contents Title Page ……………………………………………………… i Table of Contents ……………………………………………………… ii Abstract ……………………………………………………… iv Research Plan Research Materials ………………………………………………………1
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me and that I would be good at it. Throughout my life I hope to get a feeling of satisfaction and worth from helping people through their crises. Many things excite me about this career. For one‚ I like to be a hands on person‚ and fighting fires is definitely hands on. Helping people and making them feel better and comforted is a high priority for my life‚ and that is a result of what I will be doing in my job. Job Description Defining the job of a firefighter is tough because they do
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& Workplace Design ......................................................................................... 12 IC 02 PRINCIPLES OF FIRE & EXPLOSION ................................................................................... 13 Sources of Ignition – FLT & Protection to Minimise Risk of Explosion .......................................... 13 Effects of Fire on Structural Materials............................................................................................ 14 Vapour Cloud
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In 2014‚ there were 1‚298‚000 fires reported in the United States killing 3‚275 civilians in the process. It is scary to think‚ without firefighters‚ what would happen to those numbers. The casualties would have easily been doubled‚ possibly tripled then what it already was. Firefighters are courageous men and women who risk their safety and lives everyday to prevent fires from getting out of control and taking the lives of citizens. Firefighters do not get paid enough for the physical needs demanded
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