I think this is why smoke alarms don't care about small to medium sized alcohol fires. Your countertop becoming a wall of flame because someone got a bit enthusiastic with the isopropyl isn't gonna make the smoke alarm mad because that flame is bright green and oxidizer rich and produces very little soot.
I’m good thanks. I think I find all of this more interesting than having it weigh on me. Kind of a “the more we know the safer we are” outlook 🙂 but thank you for checking in! That’s very kind of you.
Hey mate, love watching your videos I'm a Fire Engineer, Not a fire fighter but I learn so much from your easy to understand presentations, it all goes to help understand elements of fire, thanks for sharing. The bit about ingesting or being subject to the products of Fire makes me draw similarities with Asbestos. No one considered these things back in the day when there was limited information. A bit off piste there, but hey, not dissimilar. Thanks again.
Hey mate, It’s great to hear that they are useful to you. It’s an interesting comparison with Asbestos, and that still hasn’t gone away. All the legacy Asbestos that was never removed still causes issues. I guess like anything we are only able to act on the information that is available to us at the time and do our best to always keep learning 🙂
I’d say that there are lots of different ways that firefighters would prefer to run their jobs. But whatever their preference, it still must be based in reality and reflect the fire behaviour. If not the tactics just won’t work. For example ventilating a vent controlled fire without the coordination of suppression and things will likely get worse not better..
14:45 You said polyurethane foam is a hydrocarbon but its made up of more than just hydrogen and carbon. Which by definition (I'm still learning) means its not a hydrocarbon right?
thanks for sharing your experieince and desire to learn more
I think this is why smoke alarms don't care about small to medium sized alcohol fires. Your countertop becoming a wall of flame because someone got a bit enthusiastic with the isopropyl isn't gonna make the smoke alarm mad because that flame is bright green and oxidizer rich and produces very little soot.
Just checking in on how you’re going.
This was a heavy topic and I’ve thought of it often since you posted this video.
I’m good thanks. I think I find all of this more interesting than having it weigh on me. Kind of a “the more we know the safer we are” outlook 🙂 but thank you for checking in! That’s very kind of you.
You've got an admirable attitude, a great role model. Keep posting videos please!
Matt I think a load of us would benefit from a video on reading smoke...
Sounds like a risky job and situations. I've heard about that effect. It's like knowing with another learning curve
very good warning for the FFs
Hey mate, love watching your videos I'm a Fire Engineer, Not a fire fighter but I learn so much from your easy to understand presentations, it all goes to help understand elements of fire, thanks for sharing. The bit about ingesting or being subject to the products of Fire makes me draw similarities with Asbestos. No one considered these things back in the day when there was limited information. A bit off piste there, but hey, not dissimilar. Thanks again.
Hey mate, It’s great to hear that they are useful to you. It’s an interesting comparison with Asbestos, and that still hasn’t gone away. All the legacy Asbestos that was never removed still causes issues. I guess like anything we are only able to act on the information that is available to us at the time and do our best to always keep learning 🙂
I’m waiting for your update, dude 😊
Yeah it’s been a while hey! The new vid isn’t far too away though 🙂
Great video again Matt
Thanks!!
Do firefighters rather work in a ventilated circumstance than in an underventilated circumstance in the light of toxic smoke?
I’d say that there are lots of different ways that firefighters would prefer to run their jobs. But whatever their preference, it still must be based in reality and reflect the fire behaviour. If not the tactics just won’t work. For example ventilating a vent controlled fire without the coordination of suppression and things will likely get worse not better..
14:45 You said polyurethane foam is a hydrocarbon but its made up of more than just hydrogen and carbon. Which by definition (I'm still learning) means its not a hydrocarbon right?
Actually yes! 👍🏽 I believe I should have said “organic compound”. Nice pick up!