The Fire Triangle

Three things must be present to occur a fire accident

        

•          Fuel

•         Oxygen

•         Heat

•         Enough OXYGEN to sustain combustion

•         Enough HEAT to reach ignition temperature

•         Some FUEL or combustible material

•         Fuel can be combustible material – Solid, liquid or gas.

•         Most solids and liquids become a vapor or gas before

they will burn

Fire Safety is based upon the principle of keeping fuel sources and ignition sources separate.

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Classification of Fire

Classification of Fire 

•         Fires can be classed as 'A', 'B', 'C', ‘D’ 

•         Class A – Involve solid materials,  

   usually of organic matter such as                           paper, wood, furniture, textiles etc.

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