DFFU
What does DFFU stand for?
Deployed Fire Fighting Unit
What is the West side pump operators call sign over the radio?
Red Whiskey
What are the different positions in the Fire Brigade for fire related emergencies?
- Pump operators
- Accountability officer
- Gator operator
- Remaining members help setup hose
What piece equipment is used to tighten or loosen hose couplings?
A spanner wrench
What are the 3 types of emergencies the Fire Brigade respond to?
Fire related
Hazmat related
Mass casualty related
What is the purpose of the DFFU?
The DFFU is used by the Fire Brigade to help firefighters incase of fire related emergencies. Fire brigade will deploy the unit in a defensive state. (Out of harms way).
What is the East side pump operators call sign over the radio?
Red Echo
What does defensive attack mean in relation to Firefighting?
Fighting a fire from a distance or out of harms way
In a fire related emergency what PPE should the Fire Brigade wear?
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
If there is a Fire related emergency, where is the Fire Brigade suppose to stage?
By the DFFU (West) or trash line (East). Depending which side has the fire.
Name 4 pieces of equipment that is used in fire operations with the DFFU?
1. Gated Wye Valve
2. Attack line hose
3. Supply line hose
4. Nozzles
If comms are broken and unreadable, what actions should be taken to relay information?
If comms are not working, personnel must relay information face to face
Which position in the fire brigade needs to keep a head count of the personnel?
The accountability officer
What size in diameter is the supply line hose?
65mm or 2.5inches (Bigger sized hose)
Where is the Fire brigade suppose to stage for HAZMAT and Mass casualty emergencies?
They are to stage in the A-Lines and wait for further instruction from Ops.
What are the DFFU shut down procedures?
- Throttle back to idle
- Close any outlets that have been opened
- Drain valve open
- Tank to pump closed
- Tank fill closed
- Ignition off
When talking on the radio what are some important things to remember?
- Make sure to use your call sign
- Keep it clear
- Keep it Concise
What is "Water Hammer?"
Water hammer is a damaging shock wave in a water supply system caused by shutting a valve too quickly
How big in diameter is the attack line hose?
38mm or 1.5 inches (The smaller sized hose)
What does the Hot zone stand for in an emergency?
The hot zone is where the incident is happening. Only Firefighters with proper PPE may enter the "DANGER ZONE!!"
What are the start up procedures for the DFFU?
- Drain valve closed
- Tank to pump valve open
- Ignition on
- Water level check
- Ignition start
- Throttle adjusted
- Tank to pump slightly open
- Water open when signal is given
- Re-adjust throttle if needed
Where are the radios located
East side will be in the Firehall
West side will be in CE sprung outside the TFFM Office
What is the Incident commander (IC) responsible for and who are they?
- TFFM is the IC - (Red Lead is call sign over the Radio)
- They are the ultimate authority and coordinate overall operations
What piece of equipment attaches 2 attack lines and a supply line together and is able to open and close off the water source to each line?
The Gated Wye Valve
What does IDLH stand for?
Immediately dangerous to life and health