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Fire Fighting QUESTION #5628
Question 1
The 'ignition temperature' of a fuel refers to:
  • The temperature at which the fuel melts
  • The temperature at which the fuel spontaneously combusts or can be ignited✔️
  • The boiling point of the fuel
  • The temperature of a fully developed fire
Correct Answer Explanation
Ignition temperature is the minimum temperature at which a fuel can be ignited and sustain combustion. Cooling a fuel below this point is the goal of the 'Cooling' extinguishment method.