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gaseous fuel sources only. The color of the flame can give some
indication of the composition of the fuel.
Spontaneous combustion - the ignition of organic matter with out
apparent cause, typically through heat generated internally by rapid
oxidation.A process whereby a material self heats.
Explosive combustion - can occur when vapors, dust of gases,
premixed with appropriate amount of air are ignited.
Definition of Terms:
Arson - intentional or malicious destruction of property by fire.
Fire analysis - the process of determining the origin, cause and
responsibility as well as the failure analysis of fire or explosion.
Fire cause - the circumstances or agencies that bring a fuel and an
ignition source together with proper air or oxygen.
Fire spread - the movement of fire from one place to another.
Flash fire - a fire that spreads with extreme rapidity such as the one that
races over dust, over the surface of flammable liquids or through gases.
Fuel load - the total quantity of combustible contents of the building,
spaces or fire area, including interior finish and trim expressed in heat
units or the equivalent weight in wood.
Point of origin - the exact physical location where a heat source and fuel
comes in contact with each other and a fire begins.
Rekindle - a return to flaming combustion after incomplete
extinguishment of a fire reigning at some time after being put out.
Spalling - chipping or pitting of concrete or masonry surfaces.
Superintendent.
a. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws or a
holder of a Masters degree in public
administration, management, engineering,
public safety, criminology, or other related
disciplines.
b. Must have satisfactory passed the necessary
training or career courses for such position as
may be established by the fire bureau.
4. District Fire marshal for the NCR/Regional
Director for Fire Protection/Director of the
Directorate of the National Headquarters Office should have at least the rank of Senior
Superintendent.
a. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws or a
holder of masters degree in public administration,
management, engineering, public safety,
criminology, or other related disciplines.
b. Must have satisfactory passed the necessary
training or career course for such position as may
be established by the fire bureau.
5. Deputy Chief for Administration and
Deputy Chief for Operation of the Fire Bureau should have the rank of Chief superintendent.
a. Must be a member of the Philippine Bar or must
be a holder of a masters degree in public
administration, management, engineering,
public safety, criminology or other related
disciplines.
b. Must have satisfactory passed the necessary
training or career courses as may be established