Cyanide compounds in fire gas toxicity and the role of hydroxycobalamin

2007 ◽  
pp. 268-270
Author(s):  
C. Fuilla ◽  
P. Ménage ◽  
M. Imbert ◽  
H. Julien ◽  
F. Baud
Keyword(s):  
In Fire

Seed and Seedling Biology of the Woody-fruited Proteaceae

1998 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip K. Groom ◽  
Byron B. Lamont
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Seedling Establishment ◽  
Comparative Biology ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Successful Establishment ◽  
Drought Resistant ◽  
Viable Seeds ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Great Scope

Within the Proteaceae, 353 species confined to 7 genera in the Grevilleoideae have woody fruits. The majority (> 70%) occur in fire-prone vegetation on nutrient-poor, summer-dry soils of south-western Australia. These species are characterised by large, winged seeds contained within serotinous follicles. Seed release is mediated by desiccation of the follicle walls resulting from fruit death, although wet–dry cycles are required in some genera. After release, germination must take place by the next wet season, as the seeds are not long-lived. Seeds are particularly high in protein (40–60%), P (1–2%) and Fe (10–60‰) compared with other Proteaceae. Seeds are favoured food for pre- and post-dispersal granivores (insects, birds, rodents) and young seedlings are favoured by herbivores (insects, marsupials), with the more serotinous fruits providing extra protection for their seeds. Successful establishment is facilitated by the protective and water retentive role of the testa during germination, and the remobilisation of N and P from the cotyledons to the seedling within 10 weeks of emergence. Drought stress reduces seedling establishment in otherwise favourable postfire microsites and prevents it (assisted by herbivores) in mature vegetation. Typically, < 10% of seeds released after fire become seedlings, and < 50% of these survive the first summer. Among fire-killed species, species that produce few seeds are more likely to have drought-resistant seedlings, often associated with larger seeds and/or needle-shaped leaves. Species that resprout after fire produce a few large viable seeds per plant, whereas fire-killed species produce many smaller seeds. Of all the Proteaceae, the ecology of woody-fruited species is best known, providing great scope for comparative biology studies.

scholarly journals Numerical Modeling of Fire Resistance Test as a Tool to Design Lightweight Marine Fire Doors: A Preliminary Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giada Kyaw Oo D’Amore ◽  
Alberto Marinò ◽  
Jan Kašpar
Keyword(s):  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Resistance Test ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Thermal Bridge ◽  
Fire Resistance Test ◽  
Marine Applications ◽  
In Fire

Finite element analysis (FEA) is employed to simulate the thermo-resistance of a marine fire-proof door in the fire-resistance test defined by the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) and required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for marine applications. The appropriate type of simulation adopted (i.e., steady or unsteady) is discriminated on the basis of a comparison between the numerical results and the experimental data. This appropriate model is used to evaluate the critical parameters affecting fire-proof door performance. A remarkable role of the thermal bridge at the door edges in fire resistance is assessed, along with the parameters that allow its reduction. These findings provide insight into how to design a thinner and lighter fire door.

The Role of the Stigma in Fire Blight Infections

1986 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 476 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. V. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Fire Blight ◽  
In Fire

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF METEOROLOGY IN FIRE CONTROL IN B.C.

1967 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
A. W. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Fire Control ◽  
In Fire

scholarly journals Examining the Relationship between Fire Interest and Firesetting: Contributions of Previous Experience with Fire and Self and Emotional Regulation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie Sherrell
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Emotional Dysregulation ◽  
Previous Exposure ◽  
Unique Predictor ◽  
In Fire ◽  
The Relationship

<p>Deliberate firesetting is an international problem with significant personal and economic cost. Interest in fire has previously been identified as a unique predictor of deliberate firesetting, however little is known about how fire interest interacts with other factors to produce firesetting. This research aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the role of fire interest by exploring how this construct interacts with previous exposure to fire and aspects of self and emotional regulation, and how this relates to firesetting behaviour. Two anonymous online studies were conducted among New Zealand adult community samples: Study 1 examined the relationship between fire interest, previous exposure to fire, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and sensation seeking (N = 146); Study 2 replicated the first study and explored the relationship between these factors and engagement in deliberate firesetting (N = 149). Results from both studies showed that only previous exposure to fire and sensation seeking were consistently positively correlated with fire interest, however, when other variables were controlled for via multiple regression analysis, the thrill/adventure seeking facet of sensation seeking was the only significant predictor of fire interest. In Study 2, logistic regression showed that only fire interest and impulsivity were significant predictors of deliberate firesetting. Moderation analyses indicated that thrill/adventure seeking moderates the relationship between fire interest and firesetting behaviour, while impulsivity does not. These findings extend previous research and theory by providing an initial understanding of how various factors may influence an individual’s level of fire interest and their engagement in deliberate firesetting. </p>

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