When.com Web Search

  1. Ads

    related to: why is it called thomas fire extinguisher

Search results

  1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Thomas J. Martin - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_J._Martin

    Thomas Jefferson Martin was born on 29 May 1842. [7] Martin was wounded at the battle of Shiloh. [8] In 1868, Martin married Evaline Moore Kidd. [8] Diagram from Thomas J. Martin's fire extinguisher patent from 1872.

  3. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher

    An empty fire extinguisher which was not replaced for years. Most countries in the world require regular fire extinguisher maintenance by a competent person to operate safely and effectively, as part of fire safety legislation. Lack of maintenance can lead to an extinguisher not discharging when required, or rupturing when pressurized.

  4. ABC dry chemical - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_dry_chemical

    Dry chemical powder is used on all classes of fires. Dry chemical powder puts out the fire by coating the burning material with a thin layer of dust, thereby separating the fuel from the oxygen in the air. The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire, so these extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out the fire.

  5. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_firefighting...

    Adapters between multiple hoses are called wye, Siamese, or distributor, which see below. Air pressurized water (APW) fire extinguisher A hand held fire extinguisher using water for the extinguishing agent which is expelled by compressed air. Wetting agents may be added to the water and AFFF foam can be used in similar extinguishers.

  6. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

    www.aol.com/where-store-fire-extinguisher-home...

    The more levels a home has, the harder it can be to escape a fire, which is why you should have at least one fire extinguisher on every level of the home. Even if a fire extinguisher can’t fully ...

  7. Killing of Debrina Kawam - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Debrina_Kawam

    Zapeta-Calil was not immediately identified as the suspected perpetrator, however, and was able to leave the scene. Images from the video were later circulated to identify him. A Metropolitan Transportation Authority worker used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, [12] but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:48 a.m. [13] [9] [14]