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Structural Damage
Structural damages come under two major categories: 1. Large Scale damage to structures. These are typically caused due to some other…
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Terrorist Activities
Terrorist activities were traditionally not considered as disasters. However, during the last few years, terrorist activities have become more sophisticated…
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Nuclear Leaks
These days, nuclear technology is used in several applications. Some of these include: medicinal, power and of-course military. Out of these,…
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Finally
Finally: In case of a fire: 1. DO NOT PANIC 2. Decide your strategy. 3. If you want to fight: 1. With What 2. How…
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If You Want To Help
If you want to help in case of a fire-incident, you could help in one of the following ways: 1. direct…
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When On Road
When on road: 1. Always give way to fire-engines. 2. Even if you are not coming directly in the way of fire-engines, goto the…
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During The Fire
So, there could be a possibility that many people are not going to take part in fighting against a fire.…
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Deciding Whether To Fight The Fire Or Leave The Site
So, now that you are well equipped in fighting a fire – you just need to decide, whether you want…
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Precautions While Fighting A Fire
When fighting a fire: 1. Always stay upwind: It protects you from heat, smoke etc. It allows you to go closer…
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Using An Extinguisher
So, now that you have decided how to fight a fire, and, what kind of extinguishers to use, lets see, how to…
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Types Of Fire Extinguishers
Water Based Foam Based CO2 Based CFC Based Dry Chemical Based Water Based These are most effective on Class A fires.…
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Conditions Needed For A Fire
For a fire to take shape (as well as continue), the following three conditions should be met: 1. A combustible material…
