FIRE SAFETY

BASIC FIRE SCIENCE

Introduction

 Fire is a natural phenomenon and critical to human survival on earth. People have used fire as a tool for hundreds of years. Treated with respect and care, it heats and lights our homes and cooks our food. Fire fascinates us. It may frighten and even terrify us, whatever our age. 

Fire has caused destruction, injury and death and will continue to do so unless people develop greater knowledge and respect for its powers. The majority of fires are caused by human carelessness and misinformation