Public education Archives – Fire safety support

What Are The Parts of A Fireplace And How Do They Function?

A fireplace is composed of key elements like the firebox, chimney, and ventilation system. The hearth holds logs, while back panels ensure a secure burn surface. Mantels provide support and style, and aprons control fire spread. Dampers regulate airflow, and the smoke shelf and flue manage smoke for a safe experience. These components together create … Read more

How long can you leave a lava lamp on?

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The lava lamp is an artificial light source made with a glass bulb filled with a colored liquid, which changes color when placed in front of a light source. You can find these lamps in stores, online, and even at flea markets. However, our concern on this page is how long can you leave a lava lamp on.

How to safely burn incense

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Burning incense is an important part of many religious ceremonies and rituals. The burning of incense is linked to the Hindu religion, but it has been used in many other religions as well. There are many different types of incense and each one has its own purpose for use in religious ceremonies. However, on this page, our focus is to share with you how to safely burn incense.

Is ash wood good to burn?

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Ash wood is a beautiful, warm and soothing timber. It is also very durable and easy to work with. It has a density of around 0.20 g/cm3 and is available in various qualities and finishes. But is ash wood good to burn? This is what we want to address on this page.

How to safely burn trash

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Burning trash is a great way to get rid of the waste that other methods of disposal cannot. It is a very effective way to reduce the amount of trash that you have in your home or office. However, you need to learn how to safely burn trash and you can learn that on this page.

Can A Fire Extinguisher Explode?

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When it comes to stopping fire outbreaks, you can never overlook the effectiveness of a fire extinguisher. It is the reason all homes and public places must have a valid one. Also, for safety reasons, there are extinguishers that you can keep in your car but can a fire extinguisher explode?

What temperature does rock melt?

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Fire is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable natural disasters. Rock responds to fire in a number of ways to protect itself and its environment. However, there has been a lot of debate on if rock melts or not. And if rock melts, at what temperature does rock melt?

How to use fire blanket? 4 Types of fire blankets

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A fire blanket is an essential tool in any firefighting kit. It is a special, lightweight material that’s designed for putting out fires. It helps prevent flames from spreading, keep them contained in a small area, or protect people from the heat of the fire. However, not everyone knows how to use fire blanket and that is what we have to address on this page.

Why does water put out fire?

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One of the options you get with putting out fire is to use water. While some suggest that water is not ideal for all kinds of water, some agree that water can put out all kinds of water with the right application. However, our focus on this page is on why does water put out fire? Does water work like fire extinguisher?

What type of fire can be put out safely with water?

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The best way to put out a fire is by using water. Water can be used to extinguish most types of fires, but it may not work on some types of fires. So, what type of fire can be put out safely with water, and which one should you not use water to put out? Let us find out.