Fire Tech Karl Baguhin 2
Fire Tech Karl Baguhin 2
Fire Tech Karl Baguhin 2
arson investigation
WHAT IS FIRE?
a. Specific gravity
- the ratio of the weight of a solid or
substance to the weight of an equal
volume of water
b. Vapor density
- the weight of volume of pure
gas compared to weight of a
volume of dry air at the same
temperature and pressure
c. Vapor pressure
- the force exerted by the molecules
on the surface of the liquid at the
equilibrium
d. Temperature
- the measure of the thermal degree
of the agitation of molecules of a
given substance; the measure of the
molecular activity within the
substance
e. Boiling Point
- the constant temperature at
which the vapor pressure of the
liquid is equal to the atmospheric
pressure
g. Fire point
- the temperature at which the
material will give off ample
vapors to keep burning
h. Flash point
- the temperature at which the
material is not hot enough to keep
burning, but still gives off enough
vapors to cause a flame across the
surface
explosion
Industrial Gases
This group includes a large number of gases used for
industrial processes as those in welding and cutting
Medical Gases
those used for treatment such as anesthesia
THE HEAT ELEMENT
In
physics, heat is the transfer of
energy from one part of a substance
to another or from one body to
another by virtue of a difference in
temperature.
Temperature is the measurement of the
degree of thermal agitation of molecules;
the hotness or coldness of something.
Thermometer is the instrument used to
measure temperature and commonly
expressed in C, F, and K.
Specific Heat
1. CHEMICAL ENERGY
themost common source of heat in
combustion reactions.
When any combustible is in contact with
oxygen, oxidation occurs. The reaction of
this process results in the production of
heat.
2. ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- can generate temperature high
enough to ignite any combustible
material near the heated area.
3. NUCLEAR ENERGY
generated when atoms either split apart
(fission) or combine (fusion)
Ex.
1. fission heats water to drive steam
turbines and produce electricity
2. solar energy is a product of a fusion
reaction
4.MECHANICAL ENERGY
an energy created by friction and
compression
Heat of friction - the movement of
two surfaces against each other,
thus producing sparks
Compressed gas – when a gas
is compressed, its molecular
activity is greatly increased
producing heat.sed
Heat Transfer
Natural causes
Spontaneous heating – the automatic
chemical reaction that results to
spontaneous combustion due to auto-
ignition of organic materials, the gradual
rising of heat in a confined space until
ignition temperature is reached.
Lightning– a form of static electricity;
a natural current with a great
magnitude, producing tremendous
amperage and voltage.
A lightning may be in the form of:
Hot Bolt – longer in duration; capable only
of igniting combustible materials
Cold Bolt – shorter in duration, capable of
splintering a property or literally blowing
apart an entire structure, produces
electrical current with tremendous
amperage and very high temperature
Radiation of Sunlight – when sunlight
hits a concave mirror, concentrating
the light on a combustible material
thereby igniting it.
Accidental Causes
Temperature reduction
It
uses an extinguishing agent whose
characteristics is heat absorption.
The temperature of the substance is
lowered below the burning point by using
an extinguishing agent.
smothering
Oxygen dilution
Theoxygen content of air is reduced
below 15% in volume by using chemicals.
Excludingoxygen from the fuel in such a
way fuel cannot ignite and start ignition
separation
Fuel removal
Elimination of the fuel supply or
source
starvation
Interruption of chemical reaction
Chemical inhibition
Interruptthe production of flame resulting
to rapid extinguishment of the fire.
Thismethod is effective only on burning
gas and liquid fuels as they cannot burn in
smoldering mode of combustion
OVERHAUL – This is the complete and
detailed check of the structure and all
materials therein to eliminate conditions
that may cause re-flash; involves
complete extinguishments of sparks or
smoldering (glowing) substances (embers)
to prevent possibilities of re-ignition or
rekindling.
FIRESCENE INVESTIGATION - This is the
final stage of fire suppression
activities. It is an inquiry conducted to
know or determine the origin and
cause of fire.
Ladder -equipment made of trussed or solid beam where
rungs are connected horizontally to the beam forming ascent
or descent.
• Bed ladder - the lowest section of an extension ladder
Lines
or Areas of Demarcation - These are
borders defining the differences in certain
heat and smoke effects of the fire upon
various materials. They appear between
the affected area and
adjacent unaffected or less affected
areas.
Surface Effect - The nature and
material of the surface that contains
the fire pattern will have a bearing on
the shape and nature of the pattern
itself.
FIRE LANGUAGE
A
If the investigator did not found any trace of
incendiarism, which of the following will be the
assumption?
a. The fire was intentional c. The fire was
providential
b. The fire was accidental d. The fire was not
accidental
B
Which of the following shall cause the
investigator to assume that the victim died of
direct contact with flame?
a. Presence of soot and fire gases at respiratory
tract
b. Prominence of trauma that is probably
caused by a stab
c. Intense charring of the whole body C
D
The lowest section of an extension ladder is
known as:
a. heel
b. bed ladder
c. butt
d. fly ladder
B
As the product of combustion rises in a building or flows out of an
opening an equal volume of air replaces them. If during
extinguishments, water is distributed in such a manner as to upset
the thermal balance, a condition will appear known as:
a. Explosion of steam
b. Thermostat
c. Thermal imbalance
d. Sudden burst of fire
C
. AFFF means?
a. Aqueaous Film Forming Foam
b. Aqueaous filter Forming Foam
c. Aqeous Filter Foam Forming
d. Aqueaous Film Forming Forming
A
. What is a normally open device installed inside
an air duct system which automatically closes to
restrict the passage of smoke or fire?
A. fire exit
B. damper
C. fire trap
D. fire alarm
B
The primary course of action in case of a fire.
D
A tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and
allow him to establish an alibi.
a. Accelerants
b. Delaying tactic
c. timing device
d. stopper
C
What is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to
floor as well as
from the base to the top of the building?
A. vertical shaft
C. standpipe
B. sprinkler system
D. flash point
A
Which of the following best illustrate arson?
a. Faulty electric wiring
b. thick reddish smoke
c. simultaneous fire
d. unexplained explosion.
D
Movement of two surfaces against each other
a. heat of oxidation
b. heat of compression
c. heat of friction
d. heat of combustion
C
Which of the following occur when a room is heated enough that
flame sweep over the entire surface?
a. oxidation
b. backdraft
c. flashover
d. combustion
C
It refers to any condition or act that increases or may cause
increase in the probability that fire will occur or which may obstruct,
delay, hinder or interfere with fire fighting operations and the
safeguarding of life and property.
a. Fire trap
b. Clogged fire way
c. Fire hazard
d. Hazardous fire area C
. A fire hydrant should be carefully opened
when in use in order to: a. reduce vibration of
the hydrant
b. ensure that the drip valve is all the way closed
c. prevent water hammer
d. close the coupling
C
PUROY already placed gasoline-soaked rags beside the wall of Spa
KOL but was caught by PURONGOY before he could strike the
match to burn the building. PUROY committed arson at what stage?
A. Frustrated
B. Attempted
C. Belated
D. Consumated B
a liquefied gas which exists in its container at temperature far below normal
atmospheric temperature, usually slightly above its boiling point and
correspondingly low to moderate pressure.
a. Liquefied Gas
b. Compressed Gas
C
c. Cryogenic Gas
d. Nota
Which of the following shall cause the investigator to
assume that the victim died of direct contact with
flame?
a. Presence of soot and fire gases at respiratory tract
b. Prominence of trauma that is probably caused by a
stab
c. Intense charring of the whole body
d. None of the above C