Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 4, Fire Dynamics

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 4, Fire Dynamics Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model? - ANSWER Chemical chain reaction In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state. - ANSWER Gaseous Which statement about smoke is accurate? - ANSWER Smoke has the potential to burn. Which is a measure of heat energy transfer rate? - ANSWER Heat Flux Heat transfers from one body to another by three mechanisms: conduction, radiation, and: - ANSWER Convection A fuel's _____ is the total amount of thermal energy released when a specific amount of that fuel burns. - ANSWER heat of combustion Which type of fuel is difficult to extinguish using water as the only extinguishing agent? - ANSWER Liquids that are less dense (lighter) than water What is the primary consideration affecting how easily solid fuels ignite? - ANSWER Surface to mass ratio What is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires? - ANSWER Oxygen in the air The range of concentrations of fuel vapor and air within which combustion can occur is the: - ANSWER flammable (explosive) range.