Fire Science

 

Fire is familiar and frequently observed around us in settings as harmless and simple as a candle on a table. Ignition can be as straightforward as striking a match, yet the underlying phenomena are complex and involve numerous factors.

In this section the fundamentals of fire science will be covered.

The following pages will cover:

The Four Elements of Fire

Important Factors and Probability of Fire

Scientific Method
   Defining the question
   Collecting Data
   Forming Hypotheses
   Testing
   Conclusions

Practical Applications