Methods of extinguishing fire
Metal Technology · Grade 11 · about 40 minutes
Explain the four methods of putting out fire: cooling, starvation, smothering and chemical inhibition.
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- 8 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
- A quiz that marks itself as you go
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- Class C and Class D fires
- Methods of extinguishing fire
- Extinguishing agents
- Parts of a fire extinguisher
- Selecting an appropriate fire extinguisher
- Firefighting equipment in the workshop
- Fire prevention and safety measures
- Fire drills and evacuation
- Firefighting techniques and fire safety appreciation