to extinguish fires
halons
To put out a fire...
The same way we do, they use water.
Yes.
Deny fire one of it's three requirements, and it will extinguish.
carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire
Class D but the sand MUST be totally dry.
Fire swatter has a 60" wooden handle. Excellent tool to smother and extinguish fires as well as mop up after brush fires.
gas
A special fire extinguisher made for gasoline fires.
Many of the fires during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 were caused by broken gas lines and ruptured water mains. The earthquake caused widespread damage to the city's infrastructure, which made it difficult to control and extinguish the fires. Additionally, the fires spread quickly due to strong winds and the abundance of wooden buildings in the area.