Strategy/Tactics
Define strategy
Overall Plan
What is the FL formula?
FL=CQ2L
What is the engines biggest consideration when positioning on the fire ground?
Allow room for the truck
What is Freemans Formula?
GPM=29.7D2√NP
What is VEIS?
Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search
Define Tactic
How to implement a strategy
Nozzle Pressure for smooth bore handline and master stream
50 PSI
80 PSI
PW - RIT
NOVA - Secondary water/side C
Nozzle Pressure for Fog nozzles, low pressure and master stream?
75 PSI
100 PSI
Attacking a fire without directly applying water to the fire, i.e. bank down method
What is RECEO-VS
Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
Ventilate
Salvage
What is static pressure and what is residual pressure?
Static - water from hydrant without flowing
Residual - pressure that is left after flowing attack lines or supply lines
What is the responsibility of the first engine on a second alarm?
Set up staging
What is the GPM for the following tip sizes?
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 3/4
2
1 3/8 - 500
1 1/2 - 600
1 3/4 - 800
2 - 1000
What needs to be relayed in a situation report?
Structure, side C report, labeling, fire location, fire attack plan, command statement
What is the difference between Rescue and Recovery?
Rescue - Victims are alive
Recovery - Body recovery
What are the pressure decrease percentage ranges for the below listed available water?
1 time
2 times
3 times or greater
1 time - 16-25%
2 times - 11-15%
3 times or greater - 0-10%
On a commercial fire, where does the third engine go and what are there responsibilities?
Side C, water supply, side C report, FDC if on Side C, hoselines and support the Rescue and truck
What is the PDP for a supply engine, supplying 1000GPM through 400 feet of 4inch?
100PSI
FL=.2(1000/100)2(400/100)
PDP=FL+20
For exterior fires, where should the first and second lines be deployed?
First - Seat of the fire
Second - Interior to check for extension
What are the required fire flows for a light, medium, and high fire load?
Light - 10
Medium - 20
High - 30
Nozzle reaction formulas for both a smooth bore and a fog nozzle
NR=1.5D2√NP
NR=.0505(Q)(NP)
Where is the staging area on a high Rise building and what is BASE?
Lobby area is staging
BASE is the staging area for apparatus
What is the PDP for a 200 foot leader line with a 200 foot 1 3/4 with a 150/75 nozzle and a 200 foot 2 1/2 with a 250/75 nozzle attached?
FL1=.8(400/100)2(200/100)=25.6
FL2=15.5(150/100)2(200/100)=69.75+75=144.75
FL3=2(250/100)2(200/100)=25+75=100
PDP=FL1+FL2+AL=25.6+144.75+10=180.35
What are two broad types of roofing?
Conventional and Lightweight