Fire Behavior Online

Before learning the methods and tactics for extinguishing fires, it is important to understand what goes on physically and chemically to make a fire occur. It is also important to understand how a fire behaves in different situations. A fire is a complex chemical process that converts on combination of substances into a different combination of substances and , at the same time, releases energy in the forms of light and heat. The understanding of fire behavior is the basis for all firefighting principles and actions.

Online Course 2005