Fire and fire safety

Burning of the Cosmos have been in existence for billions of years in our universe. Moments after the formation of our universe heat caused by the growing energy subject the formative elements and gases to millions of degrees. If our planet coalesced and cooled three basic components of fire. Fire, as we know it today, composed of a source of heat, a flammable substances and oxygen. When the Earth was eventually an oxygen rich atmosphere and plant life began to grow on the surface, fire started naturally with the combustion of plant materials exposed to the heat of lightning, geothermal activity and composting of biomass. Fires burned unchecked started and about the millions of years prior to the evolution of mankind. Man discovered fire when it's a blessing and a curse. Fire created light against the dark, heat against the cold, permitted the cooking of food and helped keep predators at bay. But if our ancestors eye and Ugg soon discovered, sleeping too close to the fire had negative and unexpected results.

Of course, were beginning efforts to extinguish unwanted fire through trial and error. Other flammable material on the fire only made it bigger but it choking with dirt or their favorite pelt seemed to work. Although Eye lost some hair and Ugg her favorite pelt lost, order was restored in their hometown. Hence began man's efforts to control and contain fire, something to which fire always been negative. In current times is fire still a mixed blessing. With the increase in education and technology, we know much more about the nature and the science of fire than ever before. But the basic elements of fire remain unchanged. Fire still requires three basic components to exist; a source of heat, a combustible fuel source and an oxygen supply. The deletion or suppression of one of these components will lead to the fire to die out.

Although we are far removed from our early ancestors, our use of fire remains pretty much the same. Fire still makes us energy to cook food, heat and light our homes and the power to keep us safe and happy. But as in past centuries, fire cannot be completely recorded or monitored. Accidental fires still occur. We can now call 911 to report a fire, and the local fire department will endeavour to respond quickly to save life, body, and property, but our response to the first moments of a fire emergency situations can determine the outcome.

Although it only minutes before the fire may be to come, those few minutes can mean the difference between a tricky accident and total destruction and disaster. This is why fire safety and emergency situations is so essential in our day to day life. Properly installed smoke detectors can warn us before the start of accidental fires. Fire sprinkler systems in apartment buildings, offices or commercial buildings can help suppress fire hazards. Well placed and nominal extinguishers can rapid response to emergency situations in fire.

Fire blankets, small FAT, fuel, electrical or welding fires. But first and foremost, an insight into the cause of the fires and have a well rehearsed fire safety plan can mean the difference between a small accident and the destruction of a major disaster. It is also important to have a burn blanket and first aid kit handy to treat shock and reduce the effects of severe burns to burn. For more information about fire safety and preparedness fire contact the NFPA, OSHA and your local County/city building safety departments or visit their websites. For information about preparing for emergencies or first aid training, please contact the Red Cross or your local fire department.

P. K. Parker

Fire safety engineer

Posted in emergency services

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