Compressed Gas Fires
This common unignited vapor is heavier than air
Propane
Type 1 construction is also known as
Fire Resistive
Decontamination takes place in this zone
Warm Zone
R.I.T stand for
Rapid Intervention Team
3 basic principles of why we vent
For life
For fire
For property
What is your approach on this type of call
Uphill/Upwind
What type of construction is also known as Heavy Timber
Type 4
The entry point into a scene is through this zone
Warm Zone
How many members shall a R.I.T team shall consist of. (Min)
4
For PPV the exhaust point/opening should be this size
1-2 times the size as the vent point opening
This Guide in the ERG is used to identify unknown products
Guide 111
This term describes when heat begins to degrade a material.
*Hint- Brown smoke from wood trusses
Pyrolysis
During what level of accountability is a entry officer assigned?
Level 3
2 examples of when a R.I.T may be activated
PASS activation without PAR
Loss of radio contact (3 attempts)
Mayday
A report of a lost firefighter
What is the other name for Forced Ventilation
Hydraulic
The term B.L.E.V.E means
Boiling, Liquid
Expanding, Vapor
Explosion
List 3 indicators of potential building collapse
Cracks/separation in walls, floors, ceilings etc
Loose brick, blocks
Leaning walls
Unusual Creaks/Cracking noises
Prolonged fire exposure to structural members
When is level 2 accountability initiated
When multiple companies are operating in a hazardous area
What is the evacuation signal
Air horn blasts.
10sec on, 10sec off x 3
During vertical ventilation a skylight if available should be utilized. T/F
True
Evacuation distance for large vessels is a min of
1 Mile
This previously used insulation is dangerously carcinogenic
Asbestos
When should a PAR be performed (name 3)
Entry/Exiting a structure
Sudden Catastrophic Change
Pass activation (continuous)
Switch from offensive to defensive
As determined by IC
What is the first thing you will do after gathering your R.I.T equipment.
360
Name 3 conditions that indicate when not to use a PPV fan
Unknown fire location
Pre-Flashover conditions
No exhaust point
Strong winds on the exhaust point
No radio coms with interior crew