Hot Topics Flashcards
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First in Engine assignments at a structure fire
1) secure water supply
2) size up the fire
3) position Engine not to block the truck (pull past fire if not using master stream)
4) Evaluate exposures
5) deploy initial line to seat of the fire
6) Officer should be equipped with tic and forcible entry tool
What are the benchmarks on a structure fire
1) on scene
2) light weight construction or dimensional lumber
3) Water on the fire
4) Primary Search
5) Fire Under Control
6) Secondary Search
7) Fire Out
8) PAR
9) All clear-Remove SCBA
What is the best route to attack a basement fire?
From an exterior door
If there are no exterior stairs or doors how do you knock down visible fire from a basement?
From an exterior window
When do you NOT use Class A foam?
On defensive or master stream operations
If the 1st Engine is stretching a 2.5 line, does the the 2nd Engine help?
Yes. It’s mandated
If the first engine doesn’t need help with their line, what should the second engine do?
Deploy a back up line and secure their own water supply
If BOTH engines arrived obscene at the same time, who will be the 1st engine?
Whoever fire line is working first
1st arriving Truck duties at a structure fire
A side
1) force entry
2) search fire floor for endangered persons
B team
1) remove obvious endangered person
2) ventilate at roof when appropriate and ONLY if attack line is in place
3. Perform exterior horizontal ventilation that’s coordinated with attack line
4) open up hidden fire
5) check sides for victims and fire extension
6) raise ladders as needed
Signs and conditions that warrant VEIS
1) no access to search are from ground floor due to fire conditions
And
2) cries for help
3) bystanders telling you someone is in the room
4) moving blinds
5) handprint at window
6) index of suspicion
Heavy Rescue job at a one alarm fire
Report to
Command for assisgmnent
If command isn’t present before HR arrives on scene, what is the HR job at a fire
1) Search above the fire
2) Make inspection hole in the ceiling inside to determine what type of construction it is
If needed
Assist with attack lines, overhaul and placing companies back in service
Can the HR on the 1st alarm be assigned to RAT?
No
When holes for ventilation are made in the floor, where should they be cut?
Near a window, so the smoke can exit
The FAT team on a high rise fire consists of the following
1st two engines
1st two trucks
HR
Where is base located?
The exterior of the building
Where is the staging at a high rise fire?
Two floors below the fire floor
Where will rehab be stage on a high rise fire?
Three floors down
What is the minimum manpower required for stairway support?
One FF for every two stories
What is the 3rd engine assignment at a high rise fire?
Lobby Control
What are some of the responsibilities of lobby control on a high rise fire?
Control, operate and account for elevators
Locate interior stairs and direct companies to proper stairs
Shut down HVAC system
Locate alarm panel
Provide accountability of fire companies coming into structure
Consult building maintenance/engineer
Where would the RAT team be staged in a high rise fire?
Below fire floor
Once you confirmed a high rise fire what will you do next?
Request the second alarm high rise response
What will the 2nd alarm high rise response consist of?
Four engines Two trucks 1 HR 1 DC 1 EMS supervisor 1 medic unit
Command staff notified
Mobile Command van
