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INTRODUCTION:
Vehicle also has its hazardous effect on human existence which may
likely cause pains, emotional trauma, permanent disability, injuries and
death to both human-being and livestock.
Vehicular fire is one of the must dangerous hazardous events that could
happen to a man as risk taker, in effort to achieve some of his
achievements in life. Vehicular fire can lead to loss of both human and
material resources.
HEAT
4. CLASSES OF FIRE:
Fire can be classified under the following categories:
(a). CLASS ”A’ FIRE: These are fires involving solid combustible substances:
(Free burning materials) such as paper, wood, textile etc.
(b). CLASS ’B’ FIRE: These are fires involving liquid combustible substances.
Such as Diesel (AGO), Kerosene (DPK), Paint, Bitumen, Wax, Cooking oil, etc.
(c). CLASS ’C’ FIRE: These are fires involving domestic or industrial gases. Such
as Acetylene, Butane, Propane, Methane, Cooking gas. (LPG) etc.
(d). CLASS ‘D’ FIRE: Fire involving metals which could be in solid or powdered
form. Such as Sodium, Aluminium, Magnesium Copper etc.
5. FIRE EXTINCTION:
Fire extinction is the removal of one or more element of combustion. Fire
extinction can be done in three ways, namely:
- Smothering: Eliminating oxygen
- Cooling: Limitation of heat.
- Starvation: Removal of combustible material (fuel) from the neighbourhood
of fire.
6. TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER
ii. Foam fire extinguishers: These are fire extinguishers that expel chemical
foam. They are used for fighting classes “A and B’’ fires by smothering the
fire and preventing oxygen in the air from feeding the fire.
Note: Since both water and foam compound are conductive, they should not be
use on electrical equipment, because, there is possibility of electric stock
to the person operating the extinguisher
iii. Carbon-dioxide Fire Extinguishers: These are fire extinguishers that expel
CO2 gasses. They are used for fighting classes ‘’B and C’’ fires. It displaces
the air and stops the fire. Care must be taken in the use of CO2 fire
extinguisher; do not use in a confined space. They are safe to be use on
electrical equipment. The CO2 content is stored compressed gas in the
extinguisher and as it expands, it cools the surrounding air. The cooling will
often cause ice particles to form around the ’HORN’ where the gas is expelled
from. Since fire could re-ignite, continue to apply the agent even after the fire
appears to be out, until heat is drastically reduced.
Note: Never use CO2 fire extinguishers in a confined space where people are
present without proper respiratory protection.
iv. Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) Fire Extinguishers: These types of fire
extinguisher expel powders which serve as a coat on burning substance. They
are known as multi-purpose fire extinguisher because of it’s effectiveness in all
the classes of fire. DCP fire extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with
thin layers of fire retardant powder, separating the fuel from the oxygen. The
powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction, which makes these
extinguishers extremely effective.
CONCLUSION.
From the study, we discussed about fire, common causes of fire, the various classes
of fire, fire extinction, and type of fire extinguishers, we also discussed on fire in
motor vehicle, the causes and how to prevent / control automobile fire.
The danger associated to Automobile fire can not be over emphasized as proper
cares need to be taken in order to reduce the risk attached to it. Fire accident could
be natural, spiritual or man made. The natural one can be controlled though cannot
be avoided but the one caused by man can be prevented and avoided while the
spiritual with proper care, dedication and prayer can be controlled through God’s
intervention.
God bless you as you keep on preventing the possibility of fire outbreaks in our
society.
Thank you.