water supply
An AO should use priority traffic to command when these four things happen?
- Tank level reaches ½ tank (without water supply assigned).
- Tank level reaches ¼ tank (whether assigned or not).
-Loss of Water Supply
- Fire Flow too large for supply (<20 psi residual with crews in IDLH).
*Water supply- Hydrant based & Rural 1.27/1.28
What is the operational assumption of the structure?
It is "OCCUPIED" !
What type of stream should be utilized during fire attack?
straight stream
When does the door we are entering need to be controlled?
When there is not a charged hose line.
What is the 1/3 strategy?
- First third for working in the IDLH.
- Second third for exiting in the IDLH.
- Last third for emergency/self-rescue.
*1.1 AIR MANAGEMENT
what type of water supply is not considered a "sustained water supply" ?
booster tank back up
*water supply- Hydrant based & Rural 1.27/1.28
When can a window initiated search be conducted?
-Window Initiated Search can be utilized if/when the normal egress is blocked by fire.
-Known victim reporting.
-Other conditions suggest it is appropriate.
What should the nozzle-men be aware of in regards to water supply?
The nozzle-men needs to be aware if they are flowing with or without a secured water supply and be cognizant of water usage, when operating from tank water.
While searching how can we provide ventilation?
Opening or breaking out windows.
*If there isn't a knock on the fire be sure to isolate that space.
Once a mayday has been declared what radio communication do we want to minimize radio traffic to?
Mayday Traffic, Priority Traffic or Status Change.
*1.17 MAYDAY
what is the maximum distance a engine should park for "tie in tight"?
100'
*Water supple-Hydrant based 1.27
what are the four methods of search?
-Standard search
-Oriented search
-Split search
-Large area search
what are the three methods of intieror fire suppression?
- "Move" to the seat of the fire attack
- "Hit and move" fire attack
- "Flow and move" fire attack
when performing exterior horizontal or vertical ventilation what does the vent team need to make sure is underway?
Fire attack
At what CO levels are SCBA's required?
When CO levels are above 35 PPM, SCBA is required until CO is below 35 PPM.
*1.6 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS/RESPONSE
At what distance are hydrants not rated to push their rate capacity?
100'
*Water supply- Hydrant based 1.27
What height do we want to keep the victims airway below when removing them from the structure?
1'
what are two out of the four reasons to consider an exterior attack?
- Officer is busy performing the 360.
-Fire has self-vented and is showing from exterior window(s) or entrance door.
-Thick black smoke conditions, presenting Pre-flashover conditions from the space we want to occupy.
- Defensive fire conditions
Direction of the ___ must be identified when selecting a horizontal vent opening?
Wind
What are the tactical priorities of a residential structure?
1. Fire Control (with Hydraulic Ventilation)
2. Search
3. Water Supply
4. Utilities
5. Secondary Search
6. Salvage / Overhaul / Demobilization
*1.24 STRUCTURE FIRES
Per the hydrant based water supply protocol what are three out of the seven reasons that indicate putting a pump at the hydrant?
Trigger points that indicate putting a pump at the Hydrant
- Commercial and/or Apartment Fires.
- Pumping to an Aerial Master Stream.
-Pumping to a FDC.
- Residential Fires declaring “Defensive Fire Conditions.”
- Any residential fire with a lay longer than the 5” supply bed.
- Any fire with known poor water system.
- Anytime supply Engine Driver/Officer deems it necessary.
*Water supply- Hydrant based 1.27
True or false can we initiate search if there is only exterior water being applied?
True
"interior Search and Rescue operations can and should proceed simultaneously regardless of the fire attack tactic selected (interior or exterior attack)."
what are the three reasons to consider a "flow and move" attack.
- For well-developed fires presenting with high heat, pre or post flashover, ventilation limited compartment(s), and potential for immediate rebound.
- Fire, heat and smoke has moved well beyond room/area of origin with smoke level at or below light switches.
- Imminent risk of fire getting behind attack crew.
When a hose line is advancing to the seat of the fire what should be propped open?
The door
What does BOAFLARS stand for?
• Building – Type, Size, Age, Condition, Value
• Occupancy – Residential/Commercial, Occupied/Vacant, Use
• Arrangement – Access/Egress, Exposures (internal and external)
• Fire – Size, Extent, Location, Direction of Travel, Stage
• Life Safety – Location/Number of victims
• Action – Effect of current actions and/or progress of IAP
• Resources – # Alarms needed, Water Supply, Support needed
• Special Circumstances – Time of Day, Weather, Social Unrest/Violence present,Special Event
*1.24 STRUCTURE FIRES