To prevent rekindle, FFs should ensure materials are broken apart and saturated, so that which occurs?

To prevent rekindle, FFs should ensure materials are broken apart and saturated, so that which occurs?

• A. Rekindle
• B. Collapse
• C. Overhaul
• D. Saturation

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is thorough overhaul to eliminate hidden embers and heat sources. When firefighters break apart burnt materials and thoroughly saturate the area with water, they expose any remaining hot spots and cool everything down, making it far less likely for re-ignition to occur. In that sense, the situation you’re trying to prevent is rekindle, and you monitor for it as the signal that there may still be hidden embers that need addressed. If rekindle does occur, it indicates more overhaul and soaking are needed.

The main idea here is thorough overhaul to eliminate hidden embers and heat sources. When firefighters break apart burnt materials and thoroughly saturate the area with water, they expose any remaining hot spots and cool everything down, making it far less likely for re-ignition to occur. In that sense, the situation you’re trying to prevent is rekindle, and you monitor for it as the signal that there may still be hidden embers that need addressed. If rekindle does occur, it indicates more overhaul and soaking are needed.