CF-01-17- Backdraft

CF-01-17- Backdraft Fire dies out due to lack of oxygen New oxygen is introduced Fire violently bursts into...

CF-01-16- Thermal Layering – Stratification

CF-01-16- Thermal Layering – Stratification The phenomenon where the upward movement of smoke and gases ceases due to the loss of buoyancy Smoke or other gases travel in layers at different levels within a room or duct Hottest gases rise to highest point,...

CF-01-15- Decay Stage

CF-01-15- Decay Stage When most fuel is consumed Flames mostly disappear but glowing embers are...

CF-01-14- Flashover

CF-01-14- Flashover Flames flash over the entire surface of the area to ignite all flammable material Occurs when heat generated accumulates faster than it can use fuel Heat then turns all items that can burn in a room into burning fuel at one time The danger is...

CF-01-13- Fully Developed Stage

CF-01-13- Fully Developed Stage All contents within the perimeter of the fire’s area are burning Stage where flashover can...