Part I: Review of Fundamentals of Chemistry and Physics

SI System of Units

Chemical Elements and Compounds: Atoms and Molecules

Physical and Chemical Change

Flow of Fluids

Heat Transfer

Part II: Fire Protection Chemistry and Physics

How do Physics and Chemistry Relate to Fire Protection?

The Combustion Process

Fire Characteristics: Gaseous Combustibles

Fire Characteristics: Liquid Combustibles

Fire Characteristics: Solid Combustibles

Combustion Products

Movement of Fire Gases

Computer Modeling of Fire

Fire Fighting Procedures

Special Fire Situations

Glossary

Answers to Problems

Index