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Fire Hazards:

Concepts and
Causes
Objectives:

 Discuss the elements of fire triangle

 Identify the different causes of fire
 Apply how fire can be prevented and
Orient oneself about precautionary measures and
procedures in a fire incident
1. How can a match create a fire?
Ans: The match head is made of potassium
chlorate. When it gets hot, it releases a lot of extra
oxygen and heat. These makes the match head
burn quickly and strongly.
2.Why do you think the fire was extinguished after

a while when a glass covered the lighted candle?
Ans: This happens because oxygen in the air inside
the glass is utilized in burning the candle. All oxygen
gets converted into carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide
does not support burning and hence candles
stops burning.
A heat source is responsible for
the initial ignition of fire, and heat
is also needed to maintain the fire
Oxygen supporting and permit it to spread. Heat
a fire must be at allows fire to spread by removing
the moisture from nearby fuel,
least 16% content warming surrounding air and
to burn. preheating the fuel in its path.
Lightning, cigarettes, power lines,
small engine sparks, matches,
magnifying glass, etc.
Fuel is considered any material capable of burning and is characterized by

its moisture content, size, shape, quantity, and the arrangement in which it
is spread over the landscape . Combustible material such as; grass, wood,
shrubs,etc.
Electrical
Faulty wiring is a misnomer. If there is actually faulty
wiring, there would have been no electrical power from the
very start when you switch on the circuit breaker or the
main service protective equipment. What actually happens
is that the wires or circuit becomes overloaded due to
increase in the load the circuit carries without changing
the size of the wires. The subsequent effect will be
weakening of the insulation of the wires due to overheating
in the circuit caused by the additional load.
Incendiarism (Arson)
It pertains to the malicious burning of
property, using certain chemicals, bombs,
etc, and causing fire start.
Open flames
Unattended burning candles or kerosene
lamps that are placed near flammable/
combustible material is a fire waiting to
happen. Unattended cooking causes most fires
in the homes that occur in the kitchen. Oil or
fat starting to smoke is near the combustion
point and can ignite violently.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
LPG is liquid inside the container, but immediately

transforms to the gaseous state when released. It is
liquefied so it can be stored economically and
transported easily. A gallon of liquid LPG in a bottle
will expand about 270 times as much when
suspended in a vapor LPG is colorless,
tasteless & odorless, but odorizing agent called
form.
“ethyl mercaptan” is introduced so that leaks can be
easily detected.
Fireworks
These are beautiful pyrotechnic displays resulting from the
occurrence of certain oxidation, reduction, and reactions.
The substances that produce fireworks are hazardous
materials. These must be stored, transported, handled as
oxidizers, and displayed by experienced, and knowledgeable
professionals. Implementation of prohibitions in the
manufacture, handling and use should be strictly complied
with everyone as fire safety precaution.
Spontaneous Ignition
This occurs as a result of a chemical reaction

within the material. It is a reaction independent of any
outside source of heat. It begins with
spontaneous heating which some of the common
materials that may spontaneously heat and ignite are
animal oils, mixed fish oils, coal, sawdust, hay, grain,
and cotton.
Static electricity
It involves the movement of electrons between two

objects in contact with each other. Electrical charges are
produced on the objects when they are separated.
If the charge builds up, it will develop enough
energy to jump as a spark to a nearby grounded or
less highly charged object. This spark can ignite
flammable vapors, flammable gases or finely dispersed
combustible solid materials.
Smoking
Careless smoking especially in bed is a

leading cause of fire in the homes. In the
Philippines it is the fourth leading cause of
fire.
The fire killed 162 people in Quezon City 21
years ago and is considered the worst club
fire in the Philippines and seventh in the
world (https://www.rappler.com/move-
ph/issues/disasters/knowledge-
base/87521-1996-ozone-disco-club-fire)
Group 1: Make I list on how you can PREVENT fire
at home.
Group 2: Make a list on what to do in the event of

fire.
s
Group 3: Make a list on what to do if a person is
on fire.
1.In the Fire Triangle, which of the following raise
the material for its ignition temperature?
a. Fuel
b. Oxygen
c. Chemical
d. Heat
2. If you catch a fire, you need to do the “Dock, cover
and Hold right away
True
False
3. When answering a phone call, you
must turn off the stove, or you leave
the room
True
False
4.Pertains to the malicious
burning of property:
a. Fraud
b. Plunder
c. Arson
d. Slander
5. It is worthless that everyone knows
what to do and act decisively when a
fire will happen
True
False
6.Wood, kerosene, heat of
the sun: What will should be
added to create a fire?
a. Oxygen
b. Wind
c. Water
d. Soil
7. What does BFP stand for?
a. Bureau of Fire Protection

b. Bureau of Fire Program
c. Bureau of Fire Practice
d. Bureau of Fire Piracy
8.They are uncontrolled
fires in rural areas or countryside
a. Grassfire
b. Wildfire
c. Urban Fire
d. Fire
9.On March 1996, the
Philippines witnessed its worst urban
fire disaster located at:
a. Helium Disco Club

b. Carbon Disco Club
c. Fire Disco Club
d. Ozone Disco Club
10. The following are causes of fire except:
a. Candles
b. Arson
c. Fireworks
d. Calculus

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Fire Hazards:

 Discuss the elements of fire triangle

2.Why do you think the fire was extinguished after

Fuel is considered any material capable of burning and is characterized by

LPG is liquid inside the container, but immediately

This occurs as a result of a chemical reaction

It involves the movement of electrons between two

Careless smoking especially in bed is a

Group 2: Make a list on what to do in the event of

a. Bureau of Fire Protection

a. Helium Disco Club

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