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Fire Technology and Arson Investigation

This document discusses types of flames, fire extinguishment theory, methods of extinguishment, characteristics of flammable materials, and classification of fire extinguishers. It describes luminous and non-luminous flames, laminar and turbulent flames. The fire extinguishment theory states there are three ways to put out a fire: reduce temperature, eliminate the fuel source, or stop the chemical reaction. Common extinguishment methods are by temperature reduction, fuel removal, oxygen dilution, and chemical inhibition. Fire extinguishers are classified by class (A, B, C, D, K) based on the type of fire they can extinguish.

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Fire Technology and Arson Investigation

This document discusses types of flames, fire extinguishment theory, methods of extinguishment, characteristics of flammable materials, and classification of fire extinguishers. It describes luminous and non-luminous flames, laminar and turbulent flames. The fire extinguishment theory states there are three ways to put out a fire: reduce temperature, eliminate the fuel source, or stop the chemical reaction. Common extinguishment methods are by temperature reduction, fuel removal, oxygen dilution, and chemical inhibition. Fire extinguishers are classified by class (A, B, C, D, K) based on the type of fire they can extinguish.

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Iligan Capitol College

Mahayahay, Iligan City

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY

Fire Technology and Arson


Investigation
➢ Types of Flame
➢ The Fire Extinguishment Theory
➢ Methods of Fire Extinguishment
➢ Characteristics of Flammable Materials
➢ Classification of Fire Extinguishers

Prepared by: Kiven M. Geonzon


Flame- is the visible (light emitting) part of a fire.
Types of Flame
According to Color and Completeness of Combustion
• Luminous Flame (reddish-orange)
- It produces soot because it is a product of incomplete
combustion
• Non- luminous Flame- bluish
- It does not deposit soot because it is a product of
complete combustion
Based on Smoothness
• Laminar Flame (smooth flame)
- A particle follows a smooth path through a gaseous
flame
• Turbulent Flame (rough flame)
- Those having unsteady, irregular swirls and eddies
The Fire Extinguishment
Theory
The Fire Extinguishment Theory states that
“to extinguish a fire, interrupt or eliminate the
supply of any or all of the elements of fire.” Fire
can be extinguished by reducing/ lowering the
temperature, eliminating the fuel supply, or by
stopping the chemical chain reaction.
4 General Methods of Fire Extinguishment

1. Extinguishment by Temperature Reduction


- Cooling the temperature of the fire environment
- usually done by using water

2. Extinguishment by Fuel Removal


Elimination of the fuel supply/ source which may be done by:
• stopping the flow of liquid fuel
• preventing the production of flammable gas
• removing the solid fuel at the fire path
• allowing the fire to burn until the fuel is consumed
3. Extinguishment by Oxygen Dilution
- reduction of oxygen concentration at the burning area
4. Extinguishment by Chemical Inhibition
- it utilizes the use of fire extinguisher to interrupt the
production of flame
Characteristics of Combustible Materials
• Flammable/Inflammable- something that catches fire and
burns easily.
• Non-flammable- something that do not catches fire easily
Fire Extinguisher
- a portable device used to extinguish
or control small fires
Types of Fire Extinguisher
• Class A Extinguisher (water)- it will put fires in ordinary
combustible solid materials such as wood and paper.
• Class B Extinguisher (foam)- it should be used on fires
involving flammable liquids such as grease, gasoline, oil and
etc.
• Class C Extinguisher (dry chemical)- are suitable for use on
electrically energized fires.
• Class D Extinguisher (dry powder)- are designed for use on
flammable metals
• Class K Extinguisher (wet chemical)- used for kitchen fires
• As to symbol:

• As to color of the device:


How to operate a Fire Extinguisher?

• P- pull the pin


• A- aim to the base of fire
• S- squeeze the lever slowly and evenly
• S- sweep the nozzle side-by-side
Watch this video demonstration on how
to operate a Fire Extinguisher;
to be continued….

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