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Fire Fighting QUESTION #5616
Question 1
What is the primary mechanism by which water extinguishes a fire?
  • It removes the fuel
  • It absorbs heat and cools the fuel below ignition temperature✔️
  • It smothers the fire
  • It breaks the chemical chain reaction
Correct Answer Explanation
Water's primary action is cooling — it absorbs large amounts of heat and brings the fuel temperature below its ignition point