Title: Define fire and its characteristics.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Understanding Fire Behavior

Definition should include the concepts that

- fire/burning/combustion is a simple chemical/chain reaction, the effect of which is rapid persistent chemical change that releases heat and light
- fire is often accompanied by a visible flame.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How has the perception of fire changed throughout history?
- How can one alter the chemical reaction that causes fire?
- How does fire naturally affect the geologic evolution of the planet?