Assignment:
Forum - Enclosure Fire Dynamics
Fire service professionals must achieve a solid theoretical knowledge of fire behavior, specifically enclosure fire behavior, to perform their duties effectively. In general, enclosure fire behavior is the study of the chemical and physical mechanisms controlling a fire within a compartment or room. Statistics and historical data prove that enclosure fires are the most dangerous to human life.
Once you complete the Week 4 readings, write a post to achieve the following:
1. Discuss the stages of an enclosure fire.
2. Define and discuss flashover, flameover, and backdraft as was stated in the Gorbett and Hopkins article.
3. List three components that control flashover, flameover and backdraft. That is three components for each.
4. List three indicators that a flashover, flameover, or backdraft may occur. That is three indicators for each.