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This program has been produced to explain the basics of the chemistry of fire, how fires start and identify common hazards and investigate prevention principles. Included are: What is fire?, Flash point, Fire point, Auto-ignition temperature, Flammable vapours, Atomised liquids and dust, Source of ignition, Frequency of fires in industry types, Safeguards against fires, The right mix of ingredients, Prevention, Flash point, Essential ingredients - fuel, oxygen and source of ignition. Comes with Facilitator’s Guide Running time 15.30 minutes
- Reference: SC 2
- Published: 2009
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Fire awareness is an attitude, an attitude that incorporates the understanding of four basic areas which are: The Nature of Fire,The Causes of Fire, The Behaviour of Fire, Fire Safety Management Included in the program is, a simple scientific explanation of fire, identification of common workplace hazards associated with fires, fire behaviour characteristics. Fire Safety Management is comprised of three essential elements Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, this program looks at each of these in details and concludes with identify oxygen deprivation as a major cause of fire related deaths. Comes with Facilitator’s Guide
- Reference: SC 3
- Published: 2009
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This program addresses the information a person needs to know in order to select and safely use a portable fire extinguisher in the workplace. The program content looks at: Components of Fire, Fire Fighting Techniques, Extinguishing Agents, Fire Extinguishers and the Classes of Fire, Fire Extinguisher Operation and General Guidelines to adhere to when fighting fires The program also looks in detail at the most commonly use fire extinguishers in the workplace, eg Water, Foam, Co2 and Powder. Comes with Facilitator’s Guide
- Reference: SC 1
- Published: 2009
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This graphical pictorial record illustrates the lead up to the day, the horrific fires that tore through both bush and townships alive almost without hindrance and the tragic aftermath too terrible to witness. Highlights include, history of bushifres in Victoria, Black Saturday weather conditions, timelines, eyewitness accounts. 100% of the profits from the sales of Firestorm are donated to needy CFA stations in the Firestorm area for essential equipment procurement projects. Pricing includes Postage and Handling. No member discounts apply.
- Reference: FIRES 016
- Published: 2009
- Pages: 239
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Written by veteran journalist Roger Franklin, Inferno is a classic blend of action, heartbreak, survival, love and community. The narrative brings to life individual tales of horror and heroism, recounts the devestation of Kinglake, Marysville andohter besieged Victorian towns, and salutes the generosity of unyielding spirit of humanity on the states darkest day.
- Reference: FIRES 017
- Published: 2009
- Pages: 267
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