BFOLARAS Flashcards
What are fireground factors as they relate to Building?
Size Interior arrangement Construction type Age Condition Value Compartmentalization Vertical/horizontal openings Outside openings Utility characteristics Concealed spaces Exterior access Effect the fire has on the building Time projection on continuing fire effect on building Remainder of the building to burn
What does the acronym BFOLARAS represent?
Building Fire Occupancy Life hazard Arrangement Resources Action Special circumstances
What are fireground factors as they relate to Fire/smoke?
Size Extent Location Stage of the fire Direction of travel Time of involvement Type and amount of material involved Type and amount of material left to burn Products of combustion Perimeter of the fire How widespread is the fire area Fire access-ability to operate directly on the fire
What are fireground factors as they relate to Occupancy?
Specific occupancy Type-group (business, mercantile, etc) Fire load Status (open, closed, occupied, etc) Type of contents Time-as it affects occupancy use Property conservation profile
What are fireground factors as they relate to Life Hazard?
Location of occupants Number of occupants Condition of occupants Incapacities of occupants Commitment required for SAR EMS needs Time estimate of fire effect on victims Exposure/control of spectators Access rescue forces have to victims Characteristics of escape routes/avenues of escape
What are fireground factors as they relate to Arrangement?
Access, arrangement and distance of exposures
Combustibility of exposures
Access, arrangement and nature of internal exposures
Severity and urgency of exposures
Value of exposures
Most dangerous direction of fire spread
Barriers or obstruction to operations
Capability/limitations on apparatus movement and use
Multiple buildings
What are fireground factors as they relate to Resources?
Staffing and equipment on scene Staffing and equipment responding Estimated response time Condition of responders Capability of responders Capability of commanders Number and location of hydrants Fire protection features
What are fireground factors as they relate to Action?
Effect current action is having? Things that need to be done Stage of operation (sar, fire cntl, etc) Effect of the command function (established and working?) Is there effective organization? Has the IC forecasted effectively? Is there an effective plan? What is the worst thing that can happen? Are operation positions effective? Are there enough resources? Are the troops operating effectively? (Do you fear for their lives?) Is there a safety plan in place that can react?
What are fireground factors as they relate to Special Circumstances?
Time of day/night Day of the week Season Special hazards by virtue of holidays and special events Weather Social unrest (riots, terrorism, etc)
