Fire Problem / Tactical Prep Flashcards
(46 cards)
Moderate Victim Profile
No one is present to tell you one way or the other if everyone is out/anyone reportedly inside
2nd Arriving Engine Assignment
1) Secure water supply independent of 1st Eng
2) Ensure efficient/timely stretch of 1st Eng fire line most important initial task
3) Deploy backup line off 2nd Eng (same size, or larger; same path) 2 independent lines & water supplies
4) If initial attack line is containing and extinguishing, reposition backup line to flr above to cut off vertical fire extension
5) Officer w/ TIC and halligan
Safety Officer
Ensure RAT established
Evaluate smoke and conditions
Advise IC of hazards, collapse potential, extension
Correct situations/actions causing imminent hazard to personnel
Monitor radio transmissions
Establish control and no entry zones
Monitor air quality post-extinguishment
When should a PAR report be initiated?
Report of a missing or trapped firefighter (MAYDAY)
Change from offensive to defensive ops
Sudden or unexpected events: collapse, explosion, backdraft
When fire is reported under control
Anytime command/ops determines there is a need
SAW CSS RECEO VSS
Size-Up
Apparatus Placement
Water Supply
Command
Strategy
Safety
Rescue Exposures Confine Extinguish Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage
Support (Post-Incident Actions)
D of FPODP
Decision: Strategy
Risk management analysis of Facts, Probabilities, and Own Resources
Building: type, age, condition
Structural Integrity: contents vs structure
Fire Load: type of fuel burning? How much left?
Fire Conditons: extent, location
Resc Profile: savable lives/survivability profile
Offensive or Defensive
C of IOCAN
Conditions
What do I see?
State conditions and declare strategy
Heavy fire showing A side 2nd flr window. No sign or confirmation of occs inside. Offensive strategy.
CFD Firefighting Formula
Save Lives Cover Exposures Confine the Fire Extinguish the Fire Ventilate Overhaul Salvage
3rd Arriving Engine Assignments
1) Secure water supply, unless ordered otherwise.
2) If 2nd Eng assisting/committed to 1st line, deploy back-up line from 2nd Eng or 3rd Eng *two independent lines & water supplies
3) If 1st line in operation and back-up in position, report to Command on “A” side, await orders from IC
4) If ordered, deploy 3rd attack line
5) Officer w/ TIC, handy line, hose strap
2nd Arriving Ladder Assignments
Team B: FAO and FF2
Remove endangered persons
Raise Aerial; ensure alt egress for operating companies or potential victims
Assist ventilation when/where appropriate
*coordinate w/ fire attack
Control utilities
Position PPV fan; only turned on at the direction of IC
Check sides/rear for endangered persons/fire extension
Provide scene and interior lighting ASAP
RECEO VSS
The Tactical Objectives
Rescue Exposures Confine Extinguish Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage
Support
1st Medic Unit Assignment
Stage unit for rapid egress
Equip and cot to ICP
Deliver passport to acct
Standby
High/Confirmed VP + Heavy Involvement =
High risk; Offensive strategy/tactics (VEIS)
1st Arriving Ladder Assignments
Team A: Officer and FF1
Forcible Entry
Search and Rescue on Fire Flr
*primary search All Clear
Open walls, ceilings, etc to expose hidden fire
Advise DC of conditions found and work done
Equipped w/ TIC, Halligan, Striking Tool, Hooks at a minimum
*deviations must be announced
O of IOCAN
Object
What is it? OSCHO structure type
Working fire in an occupied 2 story frame dwelling
1st Arriving Engine Assignment
1) Secure Water Supply
2) Size Up: view at least 3 sides
3) Position: pull past, view 3 sides, allow truck access *unless deck gun needed
4) Exposures: exposure line or deck gun if necessary
5) Initial attack line to seat of fire
* most important initial task*
6) Officer w/ TIC and halligan
A of IOCAN
Actions
What are you doing? Tactics employed. Tactical objectives.
E32 Fast Attack stretching 1.75” attack line through the front door to the 2nd flr to confine fire, protect uninvolved areas/occs/egress, and to aid conditions for primary search/rescue. E32 is Oak command.
Confirmed Victim Profile
Credible bystander or RP tells you victim(s) are trapped
You see victims trapped
You hear/see signs of victim (screams, handprints in soot on window, blinds moving)
IOCAN
The verbal process of sizeup; initial radio report
Identification: company and scene address
Object: what is the incident
Conditions: state condition of the object and declare strategy
Actions: actions you are taking
Needs: add’l manpower or resources for current task, what you want the next arriving company to do, or add’l alarms/resources for incident
F of FPODP
Facts: what you know NOW
dispatch info, 360, witness accts
Structure: type, construction, occupancy
Fire Conditions: location, size, extent
Victims: #, location
1st Arriving Ladder Assignments
Team B: FAO and FF2
Remove obviously endangered persons (aerial/ground ladders)
Check sides/rear for endangered persons/fire extension (consider VEIS)
Raise ladders as needed for 2nd flr egress
Horizontal or Vertical Ventilation when/where appropriate *carefully coordinate w/ fire attack
Expose hidden fire
Ongoing Salvage
*deviations must be announced (enter w/ Team A for search)
High Victim Profile
Credible reporting of a high likelihood of victim(s) inside
Residential @ 2AM with cars in the driveway
Basement Fires: Hose Line Placement
The best route to attack a basement fire:
Through an exterior door
I of IOCAN
Identification
Company and location (address)
E32 on scene at 123 Oak
