{"id":395,"date":"2017-02-20T15:51:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T15:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/?p=3975"},"modified":"2023-02-01T07:56:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T07:56:55","slug":"the-a-b-cs-of-fire-bestology-week-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/2017\/02\/20\/the-a-b-cs-of-fire-bestology-week-5\/","title":{"rendered":"The A, B, C\u2019s of Fire \u2013 bESTology Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>The A, B, C\u2019s of Fire &#8211; bESTology Week 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fire-triangle.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fire-triangle.jpg\" alt=\"Fire triangle\" width=\"108\" height=\"114\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Water, water everywhere is no longer true in the fire suppression industry. Just as technology evolves, so does the response to fires. Whether you are a first responder to a kitchen fire, forest fire or an industrial fire, it\u2019s important to know your A, B, C\u2019s!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fires are not all the same. Different fuels create different situations, requiring different types of responses. Keeping in mind the sides of the \u201cfire triangle\u201d \u2013 oxygen, heat and fuel &#8211; coupled with a chemical reaction, first responders are always on the lookout of how to remove or extinguish one or more of the sides of the triangle to suppress extreme danger \u2013 with or without water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We have a lot to learn for Crossfire 2017. Let\u2019s do this!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.femalifesafety.org\/types-of-fires.html\">Types of Fires<\/a> \u2013 Fire Equipment Manufacturer\u2019s Association<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.femalifesafety.org\/types-of-extinguishers.html\">Types of Fire Extinguishers<\/a> \u2013 Fire Equipment Manufacturer\u2019s Association<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fire_class\">Fire Class<\/a> \u2013 Wikipedia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/blog\/2017\/02\/12\/the-fire-triangle\/\">The Fire Triangle<\/a> \u2013 2 videos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/blog\/2017\/02\/12\/the-classes-of-fire\/\">The Classes of Fire<\/a> \u2013 video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ABC_dry_chemical\">Dry Chemical Suppression<\/a> \u2013 Wikipedia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gaseous_fire_suppression\">Gaseous Fire Suppression<\/a> \u2013 Wikipedia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.h3rcleanagents.com\/support_faq_2.htm\">Halon Gas Suppression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.3m.com\/3M\/en_US\/novec\/products\/1230-fire-protection-fluid\/\">3M Gas Flooding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/blog\/2017\/02\/19\/fire-suppression-systems\/\">Fire Suppression Systems<\/a> &#8211; videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Firestorm of Brainstorming<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With a partner, research the newest and innovative industrial fire suppression systems. Brainstorm and discuss how CAD, sensors, math, engineering design and technical writing are involved with the installation and activation of each. Include Sapphire, Halon, dry chemical and foam systems in your discussion. Select the system(s) that would be beneficial for industries in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Fire and Rescue Journal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sketch ten (10) triangles in your journal. Label each with a specific type of fire, i.e., kitchen (grease), car (gasoline), battery. Identify the source for each side of your triangle and determine the \u201cclass\u201d of fire. Decide the easiest, quickest and safest way to suppress each fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>BEST Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Are you on FIRE to design a BEST game? Design a game involving four of the following game facets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Three specific types of fires that can rotate between rounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Three types of fire suppression systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Three points of entry for a robot into a building (various degrees of complexity)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One drone equipped with a camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Smoke (fog) simulating a fire<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Requirement of non-verbal communication between driver and spotter due to limited visibility (smoke\/fog)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Heat sensors on robot and a heat element on field<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Smoke alarm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Search and rescue component<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ladder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Document your ideas and share with your local BEST hub director. Persuade him\/her to develop future games for BEST \u2013 using your ingenuity and ideas!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Community Connection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plan a field trip to a local fire protection company. Discover how they:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Select the appropriate suppression system for a customer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use CAD in designing a system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adhere to local, state and federal regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Incorporate sensors into a suppression system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Market their product in the community<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Write their technical documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use math in their design work<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Repair or provide maintenance on their systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Troubleshoot problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Recruit future employees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Using the knowledge gained from the visit, explore the possibilities of a career in the fire protection industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>Hot Topic<\/em><\/strong><\/span><strong><em> in the News this Week:<\/em><\/strong> Hyperbaric chambers have been touted for their healing and restorative powers, but a proliferation of the devices has experts concerned about the potential fire hazard.<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/news-and-research\/publications\/nfpa-journal\/2017\/january-february-2017\/features\/hyperbaric-chambers?cmp=Burns0217\">READ MORE \u2013 CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><em>A<\/em><\/strong><\/span><strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Burning Question<\/span> <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>for a Firefighter: <\/em><\/strong>After a foam suppression system engagement, what type of cleanup is required afterwards, if any?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>(We encourage teams to contact a fire fighter or visit a fire station and ask this question. Record the answer in your journal)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bloom\u2019s Taxonomy: <\/strong>brainstorm, decide, discover, design, discuss, document, explore, identify, include, label, persuade, plan, research, select, share, sketch, use, write<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Workforce Skills:<\/strong> reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, active learning. Coordination, writing, systems analysis, persuasion, complex problem solving, mathematics, equipment selection, installation, operation analysis, systems evaluation, science, technology design<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>While the information contained in this website has been compiled from sources believed to be current and reliable, Friends of BEST in Alabama, Inc. (FBA) cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or content changes. 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Just as technology evolves, so does the response to fires. Whether you are a first responder to a kitchen fire, forest fire or an industrial fire, it&rsquo;s important to know your A, B, C&rsquo;s!<br \/>\nFires are not all the same. Different fuels create different situations, requiring different types of responses. 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