Sunday, June 30, 2013

06/30 Flashover Training

QUESTIONS
1) What is flashover?
2) When will it occur?
3) What are the 4 warning signs of Flashover?
4) What is the point of no return?





ANSWERS
1) The near-simultaneous ignition of the exposed combustible material in an enclosed area.
2) Flashover may occur at any point within a fire or may NEVER occur.
3) (a)Thick, dark heavy smoke (b) High heat (c) Free burning fire (d) Fire rollover
4) 2 seconds - 5 feet! Know your escape!