Brannigan 1 Flashcards
In the United States, ($$$$) firefighters on average are killed in the line of duty annually.
100
In 2004, a total of ($$$$$) firefighters were killed in collapses, by falling through floors, by running out of air, or by being struck by falling debris.
12
Over ($$$$$) firefighters were injuries in 2003, including injuries such as sprains, burns, and smoke inhalation.
38000
Clear ($$$$$$) is a critical factor for all fire departments.
Communications
Many years ago, the aviators of the world settled on the French words ($$$$$) or help me as a universal distress signal. All fire departments should include this term in their radio language.
M’aider
A ($$$$) should trigger immediate silence on the radio so that fire command can communicate with the caller in distress, without interference with others at the fire ground.
Mayday
Apparatus should be dispatched to a ($$$$$$$). As soon as fire command determines that the fire involves the structure, as distinct from the contents, there is a radically different situation. All units should be advised, and they should acknowledge the emergency message, ($$$$$$$$)
Building fire
“This is a structure fire”
In the case of ($$$$) or ($$$$$) a departments SOPs should provide for evacuation of the affected area as soon as it is involved in fire.
Trusses
Wooden I beams
At times the term ($$$$$$) is used with fire departments. This is a military term, and its meaning is NOT appropriate in fire scenarios.
“Withdraw in good order”
By using proper terminology, you convey not only the characteristics of the building to other firefighters, but also the ($$$$$).
Hazards
In addition to fire conditions and location, fire officers should be encouraged to include the ($$$$$$$) in there initial radio report upon arrival.
Type of construction
($$$$$) is another key element for fire professionals. It’s value can not be overstated. Without it, firefighters are reduced to just acting to a fire rather than being prepared for its many potential hazards.
Pre fire planning
The first article in fire service press on pre fire planning ($$$$$$$$$$)
“Surveys aid in preparation for handling large fires” in Fire Engineering, January 1948.
The word PLAN, though commonly used to describe this pre fire effort, might be a misnomer. A more accurate term may be ($$$$$$$). The use of the the word PLAN sometimes leads to the over emphasis on the planning of ($$$$$).
Pre fire analysis
Action
If an emergency force is LESS well trained, then more detailed planning against specific problems is necessary. If the plan is too ($$$$$), there is the potential problem that failure to follow the plan, may be taken as evidence of negligence or incompetence.
Specific
