PUAFIR606 — Apply principles of combustion and fire dynamics to fire scene investigation

1 Apply principles of fire chemistry in fire behaviour when reporting on fire behaviour

• 1.1States of matter, changes and impact on combustion are explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.2Chemical reactions, basic chemical structures, bonds and energy are defined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.3Process of chemical reaction and oxidisation is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.4Organic and inorganic compounds are distinguished in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.5Hydrocarbons and how they are constructed are explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.6Pyrolysis is defined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.7Chemistry of combustion in solids, liquids and gases is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.8Vapour density and its impact on fire spread is assessed in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.9Different fuel types are identified, and fuel loads are assessed in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 1.10Difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour

2 Apply knowledge of fire physics and impact on fire behaviour

• 2.1Evidence of presence of heat is identified and explained by applying theory of heat release and methods of heat transfer
• 2.2Stages of fire development in structures are identified and outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 2.3Stages of fire development in a compartment are identified and detailed in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 2.4Concepts of flashover and backdraught, and their signs and symptoms are outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 2.5Effect of fuel load on fire behaviour is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 2.6Deflagration and detonation are outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
• 2.7Types of ignition are outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour

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