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foam is used for fire suppression. what it does is it cools the fire and to coats the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, and then the fire is out.
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Why would you use foam to put out a fire?
Not normal foam but carbon dioxide foam from a fire extinguisher. This special foam covers the fire and takes all the oxygen out of it, and with no oxygen, no fire!!!
Why do you use foam to put out a fire?
The foam cuts the connection of fire with air (oxygen) & thus puts out fire.
What is Fire fighting foam?
Fire fighting foam is used to smuther fires. The foam will work as a blanket on the fire to prevent oxygen and flames from re-igniting the area. Foam is best used on oil or gas spills but my fire department uses it for anything on fire to get the job done right and fast. Fire fighting foam is used to smuther fires. The foam will work as a blanket on the fire to prevent oxygen and flames from re-igniting the area. Foam is best used on oil or gas spills but my fire department uses it for anything on fire to get the job done right and fast.
How do you put out oven fire?
smother it or use a foam fire extinguisher
What do fire- fighters use to put out an aircraft fire?
Water and foam
How does a fire triangle put a fire out?
It tells you the elements of a fire, therefore it will help the easiest way to put out a fire. The 3 elements are: Oxygen, Heat and fuel. An example: A chip pan fire using oil. Foam extinguisher, as the foam sits on top of the oil, cutting off the oxygen.
What is meaning of black fire extinguiser?
Contains carbon dioxide Others are green (halon gas) or yellow (foam) or red (water) - usage depends on type of fire e.g. never use water on oil fire.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an oil fire?
A Class A, B, C, or ABC fire extinguisher works wonders on several different types of fires. A is good for wood, paper, etc. B is good for liquids. C is good for electrical fires. Do not use a Class D, for these are best on metals (such as magnesium).
How would one use a fire extinguuisher?
As a sea captain I know this one. Aim your fire extinguisher at the base of the flame. This will cool and choke off air to the fire. If the fire is an electrical fire you should first cut off the exectrical power. Then use the fire extinguisher. If the fire is an oil fire keep in mind that it can reflash. Try to use a foam fire extinguisher to choke off the air.
What gas helps to make the foam that fire fighters use?
CO2
What is the gas that helps to make the foam that firefighters use?
fire retardants used in the foam are trimethyltrimethylene glycol and hexylene glycol.
Is foam a good use for oil fires?
Yes because foam is less dense than burning oil so it lies on top of the oil and cuts through the air supply.
