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firefighters use water because when water touches something it cools down
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoWate is used because:
- it works,
- it's available,
- it's cheap
- it's not polluting
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Why firefighters do not use sand to put out fires?
Because water is better to use to put out fires than sand.
What methods does a firefighter use to put out a forest fire?
Firefighters use water, predominantly, to fight forest fires. Sometimes they can sprinkle a compound to reduce the spread of flames, but water is the typical method.
Why do firefighters use water to put out a house fire?
water is the most practical thing to use
Which gas do fire fighters use?
firefighters use carbon dioxide to put out fires.
What is the thi ng called when the firefighters use to put the hose to spray water?
nozzle
How do put out electrical fires?
there is a specle fire extinguisher that is for elecrical fires ... DONT USE WATER
What do firefighter use to put out fire?
Water, foam, powdered chemicals like sodium bicarbonate
How would you put put a fire out if you were a firefighter?
Firefighters use several kinds of fire-fighting chemicals: For ordinary fires: water or a Class A extinguisher For fires involving combustible chemicals such as gasoline, grease, or oil (Class B): C02 (carbon dioxide), dry chemical extinguishers such as foam, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or monoammonium phosphate For fires involving electrical equipment (Class C): C02 or dry chemical extinguishers such as the above -- never use water on an electrical fire!
Did people use leather buckets to put out fires in the 1800s?
No, they used water.
What substances do class A extinguishers use to put out fires?
Water, and compressed air as a propellant.
Why do firemen use water?
Firefighters use water to extinguish fires because water absorbs heat from the fire, cools it down, and eventually puts it out. Water can also help to remove oxygen from the fire, which is essential for combustion. Additionally, water can help to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas.
What equipment is best to use to put out fires wind fans water or mouth?
i would use a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher which works well on all fires
