Cellulose Insulation

Question 1

Cellulose Insulation

Cellulose insulation shall be removed for a minimum of ___ square metres around the perimeter of any room involved in fire.

Answer 1

Two

Question 2

Cellulose Insulation

Cellulose insulation can smoulder for up to ___ days.

Answer 2

Two

Question 3

Cellulose Insulation

A fire watch established by MFES shall require:

Answer 3

• a 45mm hose connected to a water supply
• a minimum of two FF’s, one being an officer
• each FF to have SCBA, PPE and radio
• any equipment required to monitor the incident

Question 4

Cellulose Insulation

A fire watch for cellulose insulation shall be maintained for a minimum of ____ hours or until the District Chief terminates the fire watch.

Answer 4

Four

Question 5

Cellulose Insulation

Which of the following is not correct with regard to cellulose insulation:
A - The use of SCBA and PPE is mandatory
B - Charged hose lines shall be in place at the overhaul area and disposal area
C - Personnel assigned to the attic shall be equipped with a portable radio
D - After the ceiling or wall has been pulled, apply a low pressure fog, avoid high pressure water or straight stream
E - When ceiling joists or roof trusses have been burned where they enter a wall, all insulation shall be removed and all void areas will be flushed with water

Answer 5

A

the use of SCBA and PPE will be at the discretion of the IC

Question 6

Cellulose Insulation

After a ceiling or wall has been pulled, apply a low pressure fog stream to extinguish any flames and wet down smouldering insulation. Avoid ________________.

Answer 6

high pressure water spray or straight stream pattern.