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Active fire protection

So, you know how when you accidentally touch something very hot and your mom or dad will immediately pour cold water on your hand to stop the pain? That's kind of like active fire protection - it's all about taking quick actions to stop a fire from spreading and hurting people.

Active fire protection is when people, like firefighters or automatic systems, use special tools and techniques to put out fires or prevent them from getting bigger. Some examples of active fire protection tools include fire extinguishers, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and fire hoses.

When a fire alarm goes off, it means that there might be a fire and people need to get out of the building right away. Then, firefighters will come quickly to put out the fire using their tools, like a big hose that sprays water to make the fire go out.

In some cases, there are automatic systems set up to stop fires. For example, sprinklers in buildings will spray water if they detect heat, which can help extinguish small fires before they get bigger.

So, active fire protection is all about taking quick actions to stop fires and protect people from harm. It's like when your mom or dad puts cold water on your hand right away to make the pain stop - firefighters and other trained people use special tools to stop fires from spreading and prevent people from getting hurt.
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