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Do helicopters carry firefighters to forest fires?
Yes, helicopters can carry firefighters to forest fires. They are often used to transport firefighters to remote or inaccessible areas where the fire is burning. Helicopters can also be used to drop water or fire retardant on the fire to help suppress it.
Are there special helicopters for water?
yes, there are but it depends what you mean. there are helicopters that can land on water, carry water(firefighter helicopter),amphibious helicopter,etc...
How are forest fires put off?
By the anti-fire solutions. Also by using many firemen using water from a nearby river. Dont forget the helicopters that "scoop" up water from the rivers and drop water into the Forest fire.
How fires are fought?
Fires are typically fought using a combination of water, fire retardant chemicals, and controlled burns to contain and extinguish the flames. Firefighters may also create firebreaks to help prevent the fire from spreading. Additionally, sophisticated equipment such as helicopters and specialized vehicles are used to help combat fires in challenging terrain.
Did the firemen go in helicopters to shot water down on the 9 11 buildings?
No, helicopters were not used.
What are the adaptations that allow water buffalo horn plant to float on water?
air sacks
In Australia how much can firefighting helicopter's water buckets hold and could you please tell me in liters?
In Australia, firefighting helicopters typically use water buckets that can hold between 1,000 to 3,000 liters of water, depending on the size and type of helicopter. Some larger helicopters may carry even bigger buckets, with capacities reaching up to 4,000 liters. These buckets are designed for rapid deployment to help combat wildfires effectively.
What types of fires can't be put out with water?
Fires involving flammable liquids (Class B fires), such as gasoline or oil, should not be extinguished with water, as it can spread the flames. Electrical fires (Class C) are also dangerous to extinguish with water due to the risk of electrocution. Additionally, fires involving reactive metals like sodium or potassium (Class D fires) can react violently with water, making it ineffective and hazardous.
Can an airplane that lands on water land on ground?
Amphibious airplanes can take off and land on water or land. They are fixed-wing seaplanes that are equipped with retractable wheels.Amphibious helicopters are modified helicopters that can take off and land on either water or land. They are invaluable for rescue work on the water.
What do water fire extinguishers do?
They are idea for dealing with wood and paper fires. Never use water on live electrical or petrol fires
Can a stored pressure water extinguisher be used to extinguishing all types of Class B fires.?
Certainly not ! Class B fires include petrol/oil fires as well as grease (chip pan) fires. Using a water extinguisher will not extinguish these types of fires because - since the flammable substance will float on water - it simply heats the applied water, turning it to steam - resulting in an explosive 'cloud' of burning vapour.
How do put out electrical fires?
there is a specle fire extinguisher that is for elecrical fires ... DONT USE WATER
