Question

In what ways can a fire be extinguished? Explain various types of fire extinguishers. ​

Answer 1

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Answer:

All fires can be extinguished by cooling, smothering, starving or by interrupting the combustion process to extinguish the fire. One of the most common methods of extinguishing a fire is by cooling with water.

Explanation:

Dry powder extinguishers smother fires by forming a barrier between the fuel and source of oxygen. The label colour for this type of extinguisher is yellow. Wet chemical extinguishers can also be used for fires caused by various organic materials including wood, coal, textiles, fabrics, cardboard and paper.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Types of extinguishers -

1. Fire Extinguishers (Mainly include water, non-conductive extinguishers, carbon dioxide).
2. Stirr up pump.

Methods of Fire Extinction :

There are 3 main methods to stop the spread of fire or to control the fire.

1. Cool Out (Use of Water) : To extinguish fire water is most common and effective solution which is easily available everywhere. If you spray water on the fire or around the fire it creates cooling effect and helps to control the fire.

2. Suppress the Fire : To control the fire which is caused due to electricity or oil, sand or soil can be used. If we spread of froth like substance on the fire, it cuts of the contact between air and fire. This method is more useful to extinguish the fire spread due to oil.

3. Keep away Flammable Substances : In this method, all flammable substances are kept away from the fire. Any wooden article or flammable substances must be kept away so that no source is left for the fire to spread. Stirr up pump is the best device to put off small fires. It spreads water in all directions around the fire.