Very small particle of solid material, such as dust, that is suspended in the atmosphere.
Device consisting of a bar turning about a fixed point (fulcrum) , using power force applied at a second point to lift or sustain an object at a third point.
Chemical process that occurs when a substance combines with an oxidizer such as oxygen in the air.
_________ electric. Type of smoke detector that uses a small light source, either an incandescent bulb or a light-emitting diode (LED) to detect smoke by shining through the detectors chamber
The edge of the pitched roof that overhangs an outside wall. Attic vent in these provide an avenue for an exterior fire to enter the attic.
Protected side; the direction opposite from which the wind is blowing.
A load bearing wall shared by two adjacent structures.
Weightless packet of electromagnetic energy, such as x-rays or visible light.
Temporary or permanent barrier that contains or directs the flow of liquids.
Guide to decision making in an organization.
Fitting used to attach a smaller hose to a larger hose.
Transfer of heat through were between solids that are indirect contact.
Initiated of combustion by heat but with out a spark or flame.
Chamber that catches and slows the excess water that may be sent through the alarm valve of an automatic sprinkler system during momentary water pressure surges.
The column of hot gases, flames, and smoke rising above a fire.
Damage cause by a fire itself and not by actions taken to fight the fire.
Process in which a chemical passes through a protective material on the molecular level.
Pipe connecting to sprinkler system riser to the cross mains.( two words)
A Physical law that states that the amount of radiation present is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source of the radiation.(Two words)
Heat transfer by way of electromagnetic energy.
Ability of a substance to chemically react with other materials, and the speed with which that reaction takes place.