1. Fire and Fire Safety List the three things necessary to maintain a fire. Explain why you should know about the causes of fire and how to prevent a fire.

2. Understanding Fire Combustion reaction= reaction between oxygen and fuel (exothermic) Fuel = material that releases energy when it burns (oil, wood, natural gas, paper, coal) Burning wood is an example of a chemical change. The Fire Triangle Fuel, oxygen (20% of air)and heat (a lighted match, electric spark or heat from a stove)

3. Fighting Fires CO2 can smother fie (baking soda decomposes into CO2) Smother a saucepan on fire with a lid Controlling Fire Focus on removing one part of the fire triangle Water removes two parts of the triangle Fire extinguisher (The best way!) Call the fire department Preventing Trouble- the best form of fire safety! Fire safe house Home Fire Safety- Be Prepared