A3. Most cases of spontaneous combustion involve
the process of rapid oxidation.
A4. The three methods of heat transfer are—
a. Conduction
b. Radiation
c. Convection
REVIEW 7 ANSWERS
A1.
A2. Sea water is the most available heat-removing
agent for shipboard use.
A3. AFFF was developed to combat class B fires.
A4. CO2is the primary agent to disrupt the fire
triangle of class C fires.
A5. Water fog is an effective agent against a class D
fire.
REVIEW 8 ANSWERS
A1. The purposes of the following items are as
follows:
a. Damage control shoring chest. A chest that is
divided into compartments for storing
materials used for shoring.
b. P-100 pump. The P-100 pump can be used
to fight fires or to dewater spaces.
c. Firefighter ensemble. The firefighter
ensemble protects personnel from short
duration flames, heat, and falling debris.
d. Anti-flash clothing. Anti-flash clothing
protects personnel from heat caused by
high explosive weapons and from burns
caused by fire. There are two items that
make up anti-flash clothing—anti-flash
gloves and the anti-flash hood.
e. Fire hose station. The fire hose station is
where the fireplug and associated
equipment is located.
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MATERIALS
CLASSES OF FIRE
a.
Hydraulic fluid
B
b.
Energized circuit board
C
c.
Paper
A
d. Gasoline
B
e.
Magnesium
D
f.
Cloth
A
g. Titanium
D
