{"id":3867,"date":"2023-01-09T10:33:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3867"},"modified":"2025-09-22T04:39:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T04:39:22","slug":"s-6-b-how-do-we-control-fire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-6-b-how-do-we-control-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"s-6.b How Do We Control Fire?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>How Do We Control Fire?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAF4Pp02-3w\/Pg-wUfRTRUblrWpOlTGscw\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAF4Pp02-3w&#x2F;Pg-wUfRTRUblrWpOlTGscw&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAF4Pp02-3w&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how do we control fire?<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-869a5c0b6b78055316c8d0186252dcbd\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>key notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1200px-Fire_triangle.svg_-1024x893.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12032\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1200px-Fire_triangle.svg_-1024x893.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1200px-Fire_triangle.svg_-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1200px-Fire_triangle.svg_-768x669.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1200px-Fire_triangle.svg_.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7d8754d404c488693ac60ec42ed8beb7\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fire Triangle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Fuel<\/strong>: The material that burns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oxygen<\/strong>: The element that supports combustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heat<\/strong>: The energy needed to start and maintain the fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To control fire<\/strong>, one of these elements must be removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c4847d38cd3544a0851d5f2bcba0c93a\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Methods of Controlling Fire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Removing Fuel<\/strong>: Remove or stop the supply of material that is burning (e.g., clearing combustibles).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing Oxygen<\/strong>: Use materials like fire blankets, foam, or carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers to reduce the oxygen around the fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooling the Fire<\/strong>: Apply water to cool the fire and reduce the heat, thereby slowing down or stopping the combustion process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-699de80d416ec022f73d6e77bc69fdc8\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fire Extinguishers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong>: Best for ordinary combustibles like wood or paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carbon Dioxide (CO2)<\/strong>: Removes oxygen and is used for electrical fires or flammable liquids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foam<\/strong>: Forms a blanket over the fire to cut off oxygen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry Powder<\/strong>: Used for specific types of fires, like metal or chemical fires, as it suppresses chemical reactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-50d11e627714583811ae046519ae3251\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fire Prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Fire Safety Measures<\/strong>: Ensure proper electrical wiring, gas connections, and use of fire alarms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fire Breaks<\/strong>: In large-scale fires (e.g., forest fires), fire breaks (areas cleared of vegetation) can be used to stop the spread of the fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5fc00fbe6cc8105553dcaae51ef283ff\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Role of Firefighters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Firefighters use specialized equipment like hoses, ladders, and protective gear to combat fires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are trained to assess the situation and choose the correct method of control depending on the fire type and environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-792310b8ecc9f3ac20356ca76ddfce05\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Types of Fires and Control Methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Class A Fires<\/strong>: Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper) \u2013 Controlled by water or foam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class B Fires<\/strong>: Flammable liquids (oil, gasoline) \u2013 Controlled by CO2 or foam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class C Fires<\/strong>: Electrical fires \u2013 Controlled by CO2 or dry powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class D Fires<\/strong>: Combustible metals \u2013 Controlled by dry powder or specialized extinguishing agents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-eb20abefe6c0be195249ff9122ea5a72\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fire Hazards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Uncontrolled Fires<\/strong>: Fires that spread rapidly due to high winds, dry conditions, or inadequate firebreaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toxic Smoke<\/strong>: Fires produce smoke that contains harmful gases, which is dangerous to breathe. This is why controlling and containing a fire is important for safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9daa41352f61dfddc14f5a1618e2c90b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fire Safety Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Always ensure that there are fire exits and extinguishers in homes and buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid overloading electrical outlets and circuits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store flammable liquids safely away from heat sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice fire drills and educate everyone about fire safety measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81560\/673\/445\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-66.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-66.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-66-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-66-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81646\/340\/407\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-65.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-65.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-65-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-65-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do We Control Fire? how do we control fire? by Delta publications key notes : Fire Triangle Methods of Controlling Fire Fire Extinguishers Fire Prevention Role of Firefighters Types of Fires and Control Methods Fire Hazards Fire Safety Tips Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3867","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3867"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3867\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21500,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3867\/revisions\/21500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}