Tag: Flashover
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5 fire engine pump operator mistakes
FIRST 10 MINUTES OF ANY FIRE To become a motor pump operator (MPO) (fire engine pump operator) nobody is busier than the MPO in the first 10 minutes of any fire. There is a lot of knowledge, skill, and hustle that must be employed to establish a water supply, supply the attack lines or appliances…
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Flashover: Know when it’s time to get out
What is Flashover? A flashover is a sudden, usually explosive, and short-lived increase in temperature that occurs when something catches fire. It happens quickly in small spaces, often within only a few moments. Flashover can be caused by one source of ignition or by many. In most cases, flashover burns do not spread beyond the…