02 Size-Up Flashcards
Define “Size-Up”
An evaluation of problems and conditions that effect the outcome of a fire.
A proper size-up begins?
From the moment the alarm is received, and continues until the emergency is under control.
What does the acronym COAL WAS WEALTH stand for?
C - construction
O - occupancy
A - apparatus and personnel
L - life hazard
W - water supply
A - auxiliary appliances
S - street conditions
W - weather E - exposures A - area / height L - location and extent of the fire T - time H - height / hazmat
Life hazards come in two forms:
Them and us
For every 100,000 residential structure fires fought, we lose how many firefighters?
4 per 100,000
80% (3,000) of all civilian fire deaths per year occur in what type of buildings?
Residential buildings
For every 100,000 store fires, we lose how many firefighters?
16 per 100,000
What has proved to be the most effective tool by far for recalling preplan information?
CADS Computer-aided dispatching system
Time of year factors to consider?
Winter, weather (hot or cold), holidays
What types of construction does the 20 minute rule apply?
Class 3 ordinary construction (brick and wood joist) and Class 5 wood-frame.
A fire in a single family home that has not vented from a single window, has been at the flashover stage for?
Generally under a minute or two.
A fire in a single family home that has not yet vented or vented out one or two windows and fire is confined to one room, has been at the flashover stage?
Anywhere from 1 to 5 min
A fire in a single family home that has Fire venting out windows on two floors, is a sign of?
Prolonged burning (greater than 10 min) or the use of an accelerant.
A full 30 min air cylinder lasts?
15-20 min
Class 1 buildings can withstand fire how long?
Several hours
