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Firefighters use a variety of tools to extinguish wildfires, including planes and helicopters that drop a mixture of chemicals and water on the fire. They also use a Pulaski to dig a fireline, smoke jumpers, and hotshots.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoWildland fires can be "Put Out" by several means
1.) Removing fuel (clearing fuel to bare mineral soil, burn outs)
2.) Removing heat (spraying w/ water)
3.) Removing oxygen (foam)
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∙ 16y agoThey Can Be Controlled By Calling The Fire Dept.. And They Will Handle It.
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∙ 12y agoThere is little one person can do, but your best chance is to have your local FD on the scene right away. What you can do is remove all flammable or combustible materials out of the area.
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∙ 10y agoWater and sometimes, small fires can burn themselves out, but that's only if there's no dry or dead material nearby to add fuel to the fire
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∙ 8y agoThis depends on the materials involved.
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What bio-me is characterized by regular naturally occurring fires?
The "Chaparral Biome" is characterized by naturally occurring fires.
Which president helped put out forest fires?
there wasn't any president's that had helped out on puting out forest fires.
What solid can be used to put out small laboratory fires?
Solid fuel?
What are the causes of forest fires?
Humans have deliberatly caused forest fires, or they may have camped and forgot to put the fire out. but in coniferous forests it may be caused by lightning
Can dish soap be used to help put out forest Fires?
Dish soap is highly flammable, so..... no.
What bio-me is characterized by regular naturally occurring fires?
The "Chaparral Biome" is characterized by naturally occurring fires.
What biome is characterizedby regular naturally occurring fires?
The Chaparral biome is characterized by regular, naturally occurring fires.
Do firefighters put out fires?
Firefighter's job is to put out fires and to rescue people.
Which is naturally occurring pollutant?
Naturally occurring pollutants include those omitted by volcanoes and forest fires.
Can muck fires be put out?
No they can't be put out
How does argon put out fires?
no
Why firefighters do not use sand to put out fires?
Because water is better to use to put out fires than sand.
Will all types of fire extinguisher bottles put out all categories of fires?
Not all fire extinguishers will put out all fires. You must check your fire extinguisher to make sure that is equipped for all fires since different fires must be put out different ways.
How do you put out tire fires?
foam
What gas is used to put fires?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas often used to put out fires, especially in fire extinguishers.
What are the impacts of bush fires?
fire fighters put out bush fires.
How do you prevent a wildfire?
you put out camp fires and do not set fires near dry brush
