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# Operations Manual When shall the firest arriving officer transfer command to the next on scene officer or chief officer

Answer 1

When investication reveals a situation that requires a task level action or when adopting the fast attack position. This transfer should happen as soon as possible

Answer 2

1. general situation status 2. incident onditions 3. operational strategy 4. update on tactical objectives 5. safety considerations 6. deployment status (assignment of personnel already on scene and additional resource requirements)

Answer 3

Transfer of command to an offiver of equal rank should only occur onece. Command should then become static.

Answer 4

* alter, suspend or terminate unsafe acivities involving an imminent hazard at an emergency scene * eliminate or control hazards through the IC at an emergency scnene

Answer 5

1. jminimize injuries to fire fighters by makin an emergency scene safer 2. recongnize and understand the types of hazards present on the emerrgency scene 3. recommend proactive and corrective measures to minimize the likelihood of accident occuring

Answer 6

1. adhere to the priciples and practives of the BFES IMS, ICS and firefighter accountability system 2. report to the IC 3. maintain communications with the IC 4. be readily identifable - safety officer vest & blue helmet (DCs vehicel) 5. utilize correct levels of person protective equipment 6. operate in teams within the controlled area 7. conduct a 360 size-up of the incident where possible 8. RIT is in place and utilized 9. determine wether adiquate resources are available 10. determine type of construction and how fire/damage may affect the structureal integrity of the building 11. analyze fire and smoke conditions to predict the possibility of a hostile fire even (flowpath, flashover, backdraft) 12. continually conduct a risk assessment 13. report conditions and concerns to the IC on an ongoing basis 14. ensure personnel are performing safely 15. ensure rehab sector is established 16. ensure air monitoring is conducted 17. ensure post incident decontamination 18. complete the iso checklist

Answer 7

1. the IC wishes to speak with those personnel who are in their immediate span of control(i.e. section, branch, sector, or task level, depending on the size of the incident or when initiating transfer of command procedures) 2. any designated person within the ICS is speaking iwth the personnel withinthier span of control

Answer 8

1. face to face communication is not practical 2. the use of the radio is needed to communicate with multiple personnel 3. when communicating benchmarrks to command or fire control

Answer 9

1. emergency button (orange button) - when activated this feature will only display the porttable radio identifier on the communications console 2. familiarity - personnel automatically tune their individual listening skills to identify the radio transmissioins pertinent to thier assigned portable/vehicel/station call signs

Answer 10

1. it ensures that you deliver the IRR on the correct channel. If you clear fire control on the worng channe, they should immediately direct you to the correct channel 2. it notifies all other responders you are about to delicer an IRR and assume command, allowing for them to direct their attention to your message

Answer 11

Emergency trafic protocol is temporary measure on the fireground whereby all personnel are directed to only transmit radio messages of an immediate nature.

Answer 12

1. by perosnnel who are lost, traped or in trouble 2. by an incident commander, sector officer, or anyone who cannot account for individuals 3. by any perosnnel who witnessed and/or has firest hand knowledge that other personnel are lost, trapped or in trouble 4. by any personnel that requries immediate assistance, including mdical distress

Answer 13

* L - Location * U - unit number * N - name * A - Assignment (sector, task, etc.) and air (cylinder pressure) * R - Resources needed

Answer 14

* Activate PASS alarm manually and keep it activated until reached by a rescuer * Te partner/crew of personnel in distress shall, if unabel to communicate by radio, activate the downed firefighters PASS alarm in the full alarm mode,then attempt to contact any other personnel in the hot zone that has a radio and inform the IC using the Mayday protocol

Answer 15

1. a lost firefighter should make attempts to exit the structrure 2. find a wall and use the wall to find an exit 3. if necessary, breach a wall for ecate or to access breathable air. ensure the new location is safe

Answer 16

Initial actions 1. acknowledge the request for assistance, using LUNAR as a guide 2. notify an deploy the nearest personnel to affect a firefighter rescue 3. begin preparations for a prolonged firefighter rescue and call an addidtional alarm After Initial action 1. Deploy RIT 2. in the initiato of the mayday states they are operating on talk around mode, thsi information shall be relayed to fire control and all personnel operatin on scene if not already advised

Answer 17

1. announce over all channels operating at he emergency incident that a Mayday has been received 2. accompany this announcement with the alert tones 3. conact the ic to ensure they are aware of the mayday situation

Answer 18

1. critical fire conditions, other cridtical changing conditions 2. concern for a potential collapse 3. loss of water supply 4. hoarding conditions

Answer 19

1. announce EVACUATE 3 times over the radio followed by information for firefighting crews 2. 3 distinct blast from the air horn followed by a 5 second pause. This will be repeated 2 more times in succession fro a total of 3. 3. the evacuation is complete once the incident commander confirms through a partial PAR of the affected areas that all personnel are accounted for

Answer 20

1. cease operations immediately, potentially leaving equipment behind if it will impede the rapid evacuation 2. evacuate to a safe area 3. withdrap or exit via the entry conttrol point and/or sector officer 4. answer a PAR or partial PAR ## Footnote zzaaaazz

Answer 21

A benchmark is a brief announcement that a specific task/activity has been completed Benchmark purposes: 1. inform command that a specific task has been completed 2. allows recording on the running log/worksheet 3. allows time stampin on the radio communication recording 4. gives command progress indicators fo the incident

Answer 22

1. Arrived at Patient - indicates the time BFES acrew have reached the patient after the arrival on scene at a medical emergency 2. EMS on scene - indicates the time of arrival for PRPS 3. EMS arrived at patient - indicates the time that PRPS crew reach a patient after BFES arrical 4. DEFIB protocl inittiated - indicate the time that the defibrillation protocl is initiated

Answer 23

1. 360 complete - 360 has been completed and is followed with any relevant information for responding crews 2. Agent applied - the tiem at wchic extinguishing agen is initially applied to a fire 3. Fire knocked down - the amin body of the fire has been extinguished 4. Fire under control - informs all personnel and fire control that the fire can be controlled with the equipment and resources that are on scene 5. Primary search completed, "all clear" - primary search has been completed and no persons have been located 6. Secondary search completed, "all clear" - Secodary seach has been completed and no persons have been located. 7. Cut- offs extablished - used during defensice operations to indicate that the IAP has extablished containment targets in order to stop forward fire progression 8. Forward progress stoped - indicatss that the cut-offs as part of the defenive operations have been successful in stopping forward fire progression 9. Loss stoped - When any further damage to the building or ists contents has ended

Answer 24

1. RIT deployed - this imforms all personnel and fire control taht Rapid Intervention Team has deployed 2. FIrefighter located - indicates that the lost, trapped, or injured firefighter(s) has been found 3. Firefighter converted and on air - indicates that the firefighter has been packaged as in on the RIT supplied air 4. Firefighter remocal underway - indicates the time that remocal efforts begin and includes the path of egress or removal chosen by the RIT team 5. Firefigher outside - Indicates that the lost, trapped or injured firefighter(s) have been removed from the structure 6. Mayday discontinued - indicates a mayday situation has been resolved, all personnel on the incident scene are to be notified 7. RIT stood down - indicates taht the rid is no longer needed at the incident

Answer 25

EVAC announcements have been made - voice communication systems have been utilized to communicate essenteil information to occupants.

Answer 26

The first arriveing driver shall act as the initial entry control person, until replaced by a dedicated person. the firest dedicated ECP whall be the driver fo the third arriving appatatus unless otherwise assigned by the IC.

Answer 27

1. obtain a radio and an entry control kit 2. don an enctry control vest 3. position themselves proximal to the entry point 4. inform the IC of their location 5. do a safety check of the PPE of personnel passing through the entry control point 6. collect the PIT from every person who passees through their entry control point 7. attach the PITs to the entry control board or to thier split ring, if no board is available 8. record the time that personnel enter and exit the controlled area 9. record the assignment and location of personnel entering the controlled area 10. record and make the cenessary changes to the entry control board of any assignemnt changes 11. monitor the tiems of entry personnel versus suspected air cylinder time 12. notify the IC, or the respective Secort officer, if entry personnel are unaccounted for or seem to be reaching their SCBA time limits 13. report to the IC as ordered 14. conduct or participate in a PAR, if so ordered by the IC 15. ensure that non-firefighters, who are authorized by the IC to enter a controlled area, are accompanied by fire personnel 16. all designated ECPs shall forward thier completed entry control worrksheets to the IC for submission to fire administration

Answer 28

1. obtain the accountability kit fro the district chiefs vehicle or command post 2. situate themselves in close proximity to the IC or to the best advantage for accessibility and as a focal point to collect and return passports 3. obtain a radio or be in close proximity to a radio 4. manage entry conrtol/accountability and aid the IC by monitoring the location and assignment of personnel for the duration of the emergency 5. assist in the tracking of personnel assigned to each sector 6. conduct a PAR, if so ordered by the IC

Answer 29

At a fire incident, a PAR should be conducted after the fire is reported under control and there is a primary all clear on all level The IC shall order a PAR when condition at the incident cause concern for the safety or location of personnel. events that may cause concern include, but are not limited to: * report of missing personnel * when a Mayday has been called * building collapse * rapid fire extention * explosion emergency evacuation * switching frm offensive to defensive strategy

Answer 30

1. entering or exiting the hot zone 2. a change in location 3. a change or completion of task

Answer 31

* Forward Lay - hose is deployed from the water source to the incident * Reverse lay - hose is deployed forht eincident scene to the water source * split lay - supply is dropped by an apparatus at a certain point and is connected to by another apparatus * Static lay - the apparatus arrices at the fire scene and supply hose is dragged by a firefighter from the apparatus towards the hydrant

Answer 32

* 45mm attack line flowing 565lpm (150gpm) * 65 mm attack line flowing 1006lpm (266gpm)

Answer 33

1. establishment of 1140 lpm (300 gpm) from two handlines 2. establishment of 1892 lpm (500 gpm) form three handlines 3. establishment of 1140 lpm (300 gpm) from three handlines 4. establishment of 1892 lpm (500 gpm) form two hand lines on the fire floor, and 946 lpm (250 gpm) on the floor aboe the fire

Answer 34

classified as a nozzle and a coupling at the entrance or 50 fee of hose inimpeded by friction points

Answer 35

heat transfer withi solids or between contactin solids

Answer 36

heat transfer of gases or liquids, through natural movement from highter pressure areas to lowe prassure areas

Answer 37

a rapid osication process, which is a chemical reaciton rsulting in the evolution of light and heat in varying intensities

Answer 38

is the field of study that encompasses how fires start, spread, develop and extinguish

Answer 39

a funckon on many factors including: fuel properties, fuel quality, ventilation )natural or mchanical) , compartment geometry (volume and ceiling hight), location of fire, and ambiant conditions (temperature, wind, ect.

Answer 40

a form of energy characterized by vibration of molecuels and capable of initiatin and supporting chemical changes and changes of state

Answer 41

the rate at which fire releases energy-also know as power. HRR is measured in nit of watts (W), which is an international system unit equal to one joule per second. depending on the size of fire, HRR is also measured in kilowatts (equal to 1,000 Watts) or megawatts (Equal to 1,000,000 Watts)

Answer 42

the rat of heat evengy transferred per surface unit area -kW/m2

Answer 43

The major factor in ignition, growth, spread, decay and extinction of a fire.

Answer 44

heat transfer by electromagnetic waves

Answer 45

A meassure of the degree of molecular activity of a material comared to a referance point.

Answer 46

An extreme fire even can be classified as a flashover, backdraft, smoke explosion or flame over

Answer 47

summer cooling in high-rise fires will cause a flowpath to reverse and is called the reverse stack effect

Answer 48

Unidirectional flow from floor to ceiling

Answer 49

A wind-driven fire may be described as one where external wind or ventilation-forced pressure causes stron air movement, affecting the severity of fire spread. it si often used to decribe fires that may also be referred to as foreced-draft, wind-assisted, force-vented or blowtorched

Answer 50

Factors to consider: * determine wind direction and speed. report conditions during size up * ensure fire attack is conductd from the upwind side of the building if possible * determine windward side inlets and control them if possible * limit personnel operatin in the flowpath Warning factors of wind driven fires: * wind speed-greater thatn 10 mph (17 km) (see beaufort wind chart) * smoke conditions-pulsing through outlet * blowtorch effect at outlet

Answer 51

1. establish command 2. position apparatus pas the address involved, maintaining space for an aerial (may need to stop shor in event aerial is approaching form different direction) - if the first arriving apparatus is an serieal, position apparatus at a corner of the building in order to maximize aerial utilization 3. guarantee you own water supply by having a rew member catcha hydrant - where obcious signs of a working fire are visible enroute, consideration should be given to a forward lay as this involves minimal personnel 4. communicat via radio if water supply cannot be secured 5. conduct a size-up, including a 360 6. advance hose lines for rescue, exposures, fire confinement and extinguishment 7. if command is not in a static position, transfer command

Answer 52

1. position apparatus by a second hydrant, maintaining space for an aerial 2. secure your own water supply (in case first hydrant or pump fail). this shall ve doen after ensureing the initial arriving pump class apparatus has secured their owne water source - second water supply should be a blue hydrant if initial apparatus is connected to a hydrant with less flow 3. may be required to relay pump to the first arriving pump class apparatus on a split lay when instucted by the IC (distance too great form hydrant to fire) 4. assume command form the firest arriving apparatus if they are ins Fast Attack Posion 5. ensure firest in attack line is advancing to the seat of the fire (aid in advancing hose, removing kinks, door control) 6. stretch a backup line, unless otherwise dictated by the IC

Answer 53

1. position apparatus access the structure for - rescue - elevated master stream 2. position apparatus at a corner of the bulding where practical in order to maximize aerial utilization 3. provide second means of fireifghter egress with aerial device or ground ladders 4. forcible entry 5. perform search and rescue 6. tactical ventilation

Answer 54

1. establish command 2. position apparatus past eh asddress involved, maintaining space for an aerial - if a deck gun attack is utilized, the apparatus may need to occupy the fron of the address as and altervative to leaving it for an aerial apparatus - if first arrivng apparatus is an aerial, position apparatus at a corner of the bulding in order to maximize aerial utilization 3. guarantee you r own water wupply by having a crew memver catch a dydrant - where obcious signs of a working fire are visible nroute, consideration should be given to a forward lay as this involves minimal personnel 4. communicate via radio if water supply cannot be secured 5. effect an immediate rescue if required 6. ensure any door leading to the interior of house (from the garage) remains closed 7. if the garage has not vented, consider this a ompartment fire, apply agent through a small hole in the garage door before final extinguishment. if the garage has an exterior access door this may also be used 8. if overhead garage door(s) has been opent, it must be scured and supporting elements must be monitored for possible failure

Answer 55

1. position apparatus by a second hydranc, maintaining space for an aerial 2. secure water supply for first arriving apparatus if required 3. secure your own water supply (incase first hydrant or pump fails). This shall be doen after ensureing the initial arriving pump class apparatus has secured their own water source - second sater supply should be a blue tagged hydraant if initial apparatus is connected a hydranct with less flow 4. may be requried to relay pump to the firs arriving pump class apparatus on a split lay when instructed by the IC (distance too grat from hydrant to fire) 5. assume command form the first arriving apparatus if they are in Fast Attack Positopm 6. enter the house with a hose line to address fire extensioin 7. ensure any door leading to the interior of house from the garage remains closed and protected from fire extension

Answer 56

1. posiont apparatus to access the structre for - rescue - elevated master stream 2. provide second means of firefighter egress with aerial decive or ground ladders 3. forcible entry 4. perform search and rescue 5. tactical ventilation

Answer 57

All on-duty personnel should investigate any urning in residential construction sites. FIres are to be extinguished and a fire prevention officer is to be contacted

Answer 58

1100 (593C) steel memver can fail in as little as 5 to 10 minutes.

Answer 59

1. establish command and transmit initial radio report 2. the captain plans the initial ware supply (i.e. catch a hydrant or not, supply sprinkler if it is is close proximity to pump location) 3. liaise with on-scene building personnel to obtain information. If ther are no building personnel on site and the location of the fire is not obious check the annunciator panel, if available 4. communicate the fire location via radio 5. position pump at the closest point of entry for rescue and/or fire attack, if requried 6. identify and conrol flow path(s) 7. transmit a follow-up radio report announcing the initial incident action play 8. coordinate actions with incoming crews 9. conduct a primary search and evacuate occupants 10. protect exposure(s) if requried 11. if command is not in a static position, transfer command Additional considerations * an additional radio report may be required if the fire location was not immediately identified due to its remote location, or if actual conditions differ form those reported in earlier transmissions * if the fire starte on the exterior of the building, start fighting it from the outside, as a rapid agent application to any exterior fire that is threatening or migrating

Answer 60

1. ladder the building according to the needs of the incident (rescue or in support of fire opperations) 2. anticipate the need for master streams 3. coordinate all tactical venilation activities with interior fire attach crews

Answer 61

1. position the pump as requried 2. ensure that first-arriving pump has and adequate water supply 3. ensure supply hose does not ovstruct incoming apparatus 4. supply the building's sprinkler connection, if the first pmp has not done so 5. stretch a 65mm hoseline to protect the initial fire attack crew and cool the steel roof memver, if necessary 6. if requried by the incident commander, assist with fire attack or search and rescue operations

Answer 62

1. gain access to any doors oppiste the fire attack to allow for ventilation one agen is applies - doors to be opened for ventilation may include garage bay doors, roll-up down shutters, and exti doors. Opening these doors is dependent on the need of the incident and must be consistent with the incident actionplan. remember that the creation of any opening, in a fire-involved building, creates or has an effects on flow path(s) 2. setup positive pressure ventilation (PPV), post extinguishment 3. control utilites (gas, hydro...)

Answer 63

1. upon arrival, aommunicate an initial radio report fire control, confirming the address, building type, occupancy type, any visible signs, the assumption and designation fo command, and running PAR status 2. if the size-up confirms the presnece of conditions consistent with a working fire, upgradee to a 2nd alarm 3. incoming apparatus shall be directed to alternate locations if the incident dictates (rescue, water supply, safetly perimetr etc.) 4. may include calling for utilities or assistance from other agencies (peel regional police, peel regional paramedic service) 5. may include establishing a perimeter or safe zone around building to prevent injury fo firefighters or civilians

Answer 64

Initial approach 1. made to a pre-planned point of entry unless dispatched to an alternate point 2. in most cases, initial appraoch location shall be the main entrance having the annunciator panel, security/superinfendent personnel and emergency voice alarm communication (evac) system 3. driver of the apparatus will re-locate to the fire department connection (FDC), if possible and connect 4. some incident may dictate that the second arriving appartaus locate at the FDC, due to location /complexity of structure Initial Tasks 1. confirm the location and type of alarm indicated on the annunciator panel 2. obtain information from responsible building personnel and occupants, if possible 3. obtain keys and building iformation (floor plans) for elevators, mechanical room and residences, if possible 4. and EVAC announcement may be made if the emergency incidentdictates 5. if the incident is above the 4th floor, an elevator should be taken 6. obtain control of the elvator 7. entry control shall be initiated (elevator contol peron until 3rd arriving apparatus drier takes over) 8. proceed to two floor below the alarm location and walk up the stairwell to the fire/alarm location 9. if cmoke or fire were no in the nitial size-up, but is encountered during investication, consider upgrading the alarm 10. perform the appropriate hose stretch or standpipe hose deployment * 3 Person apparatus: captain mus have their driver more forward so they ascend PAR 3, unless another crew has moved forward simultaneously, so that elevator control can be established Minimum equipment 1. one set of irons (flathead axe, haligan) 2. one prying tool & entry control board (elevator ontrol firefighter 3. 3x15 metre 65mm hose packs and standpipe kit

Answer 65

The crew of the socond in apparatus shall provide packup/support to the team on the fire floor. lobby secotr will be bypassed. EVAC announcements my be made and alarms silenced to aid communication. Driver will assist the first in driver with establishing a water supply and hooding into the FDC. once this is complete thsi driver shall proceed to the fire pump location to ensure it is operative Minimum Equipment 1. one set of irons 2. 3x15m 65mm hose packs and standpipe kit

Answer 66

Apparatus captain will assume lobby control the crew will proceed to the location of the first two arriving crews to assist The driver will proceed to elevator control and obtain the tags of the initial crews, extablishing entry control in the forward staging area * 3 person apparatus: Captain must have their driver move forward and join the firefighter so they advance PAR2. the first arriving district chief should be advised that entry control was not extablished as a result Minimum equipment 1. one sed of irons 2. medical bag and defib 3. spare SCBA cylinders

Answer 67

Captain will assume ventilation sector officer. the vent sector officer should be in a static position near lobby contorl Crew will be deployed to either begin pressurization of stairwell or to assess conditions in stair well prior tocommencing stairwell searches minimum equipment 1. entry conrol board (to manage ven sector crews) 2. fans 3. ladder belt, bolt cutters, halligan, flat head axe or sledge hammer

Answer 68

Report to venilation secort officer and provide additional resouces for containing smoke migration and ensuring stairwell searches are completed promptly minimum equipment * ladder belt, bolt cutters, halligan, flat head axe or sledge hammer

Answer 69

Advise the IC that they have arrived on scene and are moving to a forward positon. once the RIT team has arrived in the forward staging area (typically two floor below), they are to advise the IC of their staged location and availability

Answer 70

1. search and rescue teams 2. hoseline for the foor above 3. incident safety officer 4. forward operations sector officer 5. on-deck crews in stagin 6. teams to coordinate shelter-in-place activities 7. rehab

Answer 71

1. suite of origi 2. fire floor hallway 3. adjacent suites to the suite of origin 4. the suite(s) immediately above the suite of origin 5. the remainder fo the suis on the fire floor 6. other affected areas of the building

Answer 72

1. requried by nfpa 14 to delicer a minimum rated flow of 1892 L/min at the twor uppermost or hyraulically most remote outlets at 450 kPa residual pressure pre-1993 and 700 kPa residual pressure post-1993 2. building in otario do not have to adhere to nfpa and may only supply the minimum pressure requirement of 450 kPa and 30 litres per seconed (1800 L/min) as per the ontario building code 3. 65mm hose connection at standpipe, not equipped with hose 4. pirmarily located in stariwells (may also be found in hallways, lobbies) 5. structure is equipped withand FDC and fire pump

Answer 73

1. requried by NFPA 14 to delier a minimum rated flow of 380 L/min 2. 38mm hose connection at standpipe equipped with hose 3. structure may not have a fire pump. typically fed by domestic city water pressures 4. my not have and FDC 5. not to be used unless last resort for civilian and/or firefighter safety

Answer 74

1.requried by nfpa 14 to delicer a minimum rated flow of 1892 L/min at the twor uppermost or hyraulically most remote outlets at 450 kPa residual pressure pre-1993 and 700 kPa residual pressure post-1993 2. building in otario do not have to adhere to nfpa and may only supply the minimum pressure requirement of 450 kPa and 30 litres per seconed (1800 L/min) as per the ontario building code 3. both 38mm and 65mm hose connections at standpipe. 38mm outlet equipped with hose 4. structure is equpped with and FDC and fire pump

Answer 75

A PRD is a device designed for the purpose of reducing, regulating and controlling or restricting water pressure. PRDs are installed when pressures will exceed 690 kPa and not exceed 1225 kPa

Answer 76

A PRV is a valve designed to actively regulate outlet pressures in both static and flowing conditions. They are required for outlets where static pressures could exceed 1225 kPa

Answer 77

The Technical standards and safety authority

Answer 78

The OBC requries on designated fire fighter elevator to be installed in residentil and institutional building greater than 18 meters in hight form grade or about 6 stories. Other building classified as assembly, office, mercantile or idustrial occupancies, also requrie a designated fire fighter elevator, but only in buildings higher that 36 meters from grade.

Answer 79

FIre fighter elevator installed to OBC standards can be indentified by a red helemet located: 1. on or near the frame of the elevator 2. on the key switch plate near the elevator at the recall level 3. on a similar switch on the control panel, in the elevator car

Answer 80

1. the car services all floors 2. it has manual and automatic recall of designated car and any other cars in the same shaft 3. the car is equipped with full in car emergency service phase conrols 4. the control switch inside the car will be marked with the work "EMERGENCY" or "FIRE OPERATIONS", in red 5. minimum foor area must be 2.2 M and it ust be large enough to accommodate a stretcher 6. the car must be cabable of bearing a 900kg load 7. must have an emergency power supply of minimum two hours duration 8. elevator shafts cannot be used as smoke ent 9. all power and control wiring are fire rated for one hour 10. the car must able to travel from ground floor or main entry level to the top floor in one minute

Answer 81

Firefighter elevators installed OFC standards can be identified by a yellow helmet located: 1. on or near the elevator frame at the recall level 2. in the car adjacent to the emeregency switch

Answer 82

1. elevators are not requried to automatically return to the entry level floor 2. control switch in the elevator is marked by the word "EMERGENCY" in yellow 3. car floor area does not have to accomodate a stretcher 4. shaft may not be totally smoke proof 5. car is not requried to bear 900kg 6. elevator may not have an emergency power supply 7. equipment is not requried to be fire rated 8. no minimum speed is required

Answer 83

it is important to designate stairwell for attack (dirty) and evacuation (clean) at the onset of an operation, if necessary

Answer 84

the attack stair is selected based on the following information: 1. location of the fire in relation to the stairs 2. location fo the fire in relation to the standpipe 3. stairwell being used by occupants for evacuation 4. type of stairwells

Answer 85

1. open or remove bunker jacket 2. remove gloves and hood 3. clip helmet to you rSCBA harness 4. raise bunker pant cuffs above boots 5. carry tools aboce the waist

Answer 86

placed every two floors

Answer 87

1. direct at least two firefighters to each stairwell to determine smoke conditions. these firefighters shall travel each stairwell in its entirety checking to ensure stairwell doors on each floor are closed and smoke conditions on each fllor 2. receive updtaes from personnel regarding smoke conditions at different floor level 3. notify the IC of smoke conditions 4. update the IC of cchanges in smoke conditions

Answer 88

1. investigation 2. stairwell strategy 3. determine fire floor 4. determine status of HVAC system 5. Positive Pressure Ventilation 6. Entry Control

Answer 89

1. smoke containment - immediately pressurieze a stairwell using the HVAC system or fans to: * provide a safe egress for occupants * provide a safe egress for firefighters * prevent smoke movement into the stairwell If the stairwell is contaminated ventilation becomes a high priority. DO NOT open roof hatches in uncontaminated stairwells; this can cause a chimney effect that draws smoke and heat into the stairwell 2. smoke removal - steps to remove smoke will be undertake after extingusihment ofthe fire. Hydraulic ventilation is not recommended in high rise buildings

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