Tools 3 - Fire Window Blanket & Add. 1 & 2

Question 1

Describe the Fire Window Blanket

Answer 1

• Approximately 40 lbs.

- 10’ x 12’

Question 2

The deployment of the Fire Window Blanket will result in an IMMEDIATE 50% DECREASE in temperatures and significant flame reduction, BUT there will be an INCREASE in the smoke condition produced by the fire.
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Who carries the Fire Window Blanket?

Answer 3

All Squad and Rescue companies.

Question 4

The blanket is kept in a white vinyl carrying case. True or False?

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

The Fire Window Blanket is large enough to cover at LEAST two windows. True or False?

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

True or False. Both the Rescue floor above team and the Squad floor above team MUST bring their Window Blankets to the floor above.

Answer 6

TRUE

* If the blanket is to be deployed, they MUST assist in the deployment.

Question 7

Who may be used to deploy the blanket?

Answer 7

Any unit may be used to deploy the blanket.

• The assigned unit or IC shall designate a spotter to observe the deployment of the blanket from the exterior.
• • Spotter should be equipped w/ a HT and binoculars obtained from the battalion vehicle.

Question 8

True or false - Due to the length of the TOP supporting straps, the blanket can be lowered from TWO (2) floors above, if the IC deems this necessary.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

True or False - The OFFICER of the confiscated Fire Window Blanket will prepare a brief letterhead report to the CHIEF OF OPERATIONS detailing the use of the device and a description of any damage that may have occurred from the deployment of the device at the incident. Include any additional info that may be important to the future use of this device and forward report via chain of command w/ a copy to the CHIEF of the FIRE ACADEMY

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

When a replacement of a fire window blanket is required, the company officer shall contact whom?

Answer 10

The company officer shall contact the Technical Services Division during normal business hours and request a replacement with an available spare.

Question 11

True or false - If the fire window blanket is damaged in OTHER THAN fire operations, a letterhead report will be completed with all the details to the Chief of Operations.

Answer 11

TRUE.

* This letterhead requires full endorsements.

Question 12

When is the Fire Window Blanket inspected?

Answer 12

The Fire Window Blanket shall be inspected WEEKLY during MUD and AFTER EACH USE for obvious signs of wear.
* If the inspection reveals that the aluminized foil is peeling and separating from the white cloth the blanket shall be placed O.O.S.

Question 13

True or false - Fold each strap (top and bottom) over itself approximately 18” in length.

Answer 13

True.

• ONLY tape TOP straps
• NEVER use tape on bottom straps
• Fold blanket on itself w/ the 1st corner laid b/t the “T’s” on the printed word “BOTTOM.”
• Leave 4” in the middle
• Roll blanket from the bottom of the blanket towards the top

Question 14

Fire Window Training Blanket description

Answer 14

• Approx. 40lbs.
• 10’ x 12’
• RED vinyl bag w/ BLACK strap marked “TRAINING ONLY”

Question 15

True or false - The fire window TRAINING blanket has a 3rd strap located in the middle on the top of the blanket. This strap is not to be used during training or drills.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

When is the fire window TRAINING blanket inspected?

Answer 16

The fire window TRAINING blanket is inspected BEFORE and AFTER use for rips, tears and fraying of the blanket and straps.