RECEO-VS
WHAT DOES THE "R" AND
"S" STAND FOR IN RECEO-VS. EXPLAIN IN DETAIL
RESCUE
SALVAGE
WHAT DO THE TWO "S"S STAND FOR IN SLICERS? EXPLAIN IN DETAIL
SIZE UP
SALVAGE
THIS IS A RAPID, TARGETED FIREFIGHTER RESCUE TACTIC TO FIND VICTIMS TRAPPED IN SPECIFIC ROOMS DURING A FIRE.
VEIS
VENTILATION
ENTER
ISOLATE AND SEARCH
What is a Type 1 building and give a strength and weakness of it.
Constructed of concrete and or protected steel
Strengths: All materials are non combustible and fire resistive for up to 4 hours. Not vulnerable to collapse
Weakness: Exposed steel can wear down over time. Difficult to ventilate due to roof material and size.
Policy #1094
If a human or animal is locked in a vehicle FFD members will evaluate the surroundings and attempt to contact the vehicle owner.
If a human or animal is in a vehicle in extreme danger due to heat or other conditions then crews will immediately access the vehicle with any means needed.
Contact FPD if the owner is not found or damage occurs.
WHAT DOES THE "O" AND "V" STAND FOR IN RECE0-VS AND GIVE DETAIL
OVERHAUL
VENTILATION
WHAT DOES THE "L" AND THE "I" STAND FOR IN SLICERS AND GIVE DETAIL
LOCATE THE FIRE
IDENTIFY AND CONTROL FLOW PATHS
Once a MAYDAY is declared what channel does any member on the fireground that IS NOT involved in the MAYDAY switch to?
Emergency Channel 1 or 16 A bank
What is Type 2 building Construction and give strength and weaknesses.
Non combustible- usually have metal structural members and decking
Strengths: roofs covered with lightweight concrete, foam or insulated membrane, 1 to 2 hour burn resistance rating
Weakness: metal roof affected by heat not just direct flame, become vulnerable to collapse.
You arrive on Squad 4 to a single story residence with heavy smoke showing from the right, front window. It is 8pm, there is a car in the driveway and no one is outside. The caller was the next door neighbor. There is no engine or ladder within 3 minutes of you. What do you do?
PCBH
WHAT DOES THE FIRST "E" STAND FOR IN RECEO-VS? IN DETAIL
EXPOSURES
WHAT DOES THE "C" STAND FOR IN SLICERS? DESCRIBE IN DETAIL
COOL THE SPACE FROM A SAFE LOCATION
Once a MAYDAY is declared who remains on the original TAC channel during the MAYDAY operation?
The person(s) that declared the MAYDAY
The RIT
The RIT supervisor
What is Type 3 Building Construction, give strengths and weaknesses.
Ordinary- Non combustible walls and wood roofs
Cord truss roof systems
Unreinforced masonry walls
Strengths-with combo of non combustible masonry and fire cut joists exterior walls can stand even if structural collapse.
weakness- connected attics allow fire spread, horizontal void spaces allow hidden fire.
You witness a head on collision at a stop light while in squad 4. One vehicle catches fire instantly, the second car is entangled in the car on fire. Both drivers are unconscious and the driver of the second vehicle is pinned in. What do you do?
Be a fireman
WHAT DOES THE "C" STAND FOR IN RECEO-VS? IN DETAIL
CONFINEMENT
WHAT DOES THE "E" STAND FOR IN SLICERS? IN DETAIL
EXTINGUISH THE FIRE
Who becomes the RIT Supervisor in a MAYDAY incident?
The original IC becomes RIT Supervisor and assigns a new IC for the original call. The Safety Officer is already assigned should assume IC.
What is Type 4 Building Construction, give strengths and weaknesses.
Heavy Timber- Most common buildings before 1960s
Often used in industry
6x6 or larger wood members
strengths- many load bearing walls are non combustible. well built and can withstand direct fire for period of time.
weakness- many were used as factories and are saturated in oils and hazards that promote fire spread.
You are the firefighter on the back of engine 4. We arrive to a 1,100 sq ft residence with fire showing from the attached garage located on the Alpha/Bravo corner at 1pm on a Tuesday. No cars in the driveway and the caller is the neighbor. Fire is spreading into the residence. What are your personal objectives?
Be a man
WHAT DOES THE SECOND "E" STAND FOR IN RECEO-VS? IN DETAIL
EXTINGUISHMENT
WHAT DOES THE "R" STAND FOR IN SLICERS? IN DETAIL
RESCUE
Give examples of MAYDAY worthy incidents.
Fall through the roof or floor
Disoriented or lost
Building collapse/ Trapped or stuck in debris
Loss of water, low air, unaccounted for member
Activated PASS device
What is Type 5 Building Construction and give strength and weaknesses.
Wood Framed- Usually residential, Wooden walls and roof components. Roof covered with shingles covering
strengths- large beams offer structural support and and helps prevent rapid vertical spread.
weakness- structural collapse fastest of all building types. manufactured wood members burn quick. modern construction allows rapid fire spread.
Squad 4 is dispatched alone to a reported woods fire behind the EZ Auto. You arrive to find heavy fire spreading away from Bragg BLVD with heavy winds. The fire is 150-200 ft from the parking lot where you can drive to. Flames are 20-25 ft high and trees are beginning to crown. What do you do?
Dont burn the world down