200s Tactical Positioning Flashcards
Which positions should personnel use extra caution?
1: Above the fire
2: Where fire can move behind
3: Where a sector cannot control position or retreat
4: Opposing fire streams
5: Interior and exterior attacks together
6: Limited access
7: Under involved roofs
8: Hazardous materials
9: Below ground
10: Backdraft potential
11: Above below ground rescue
Where should defensive operations occur?
As far from the involved area as effective. Behind barriers if possible.
How should we operate offensively?
Aggressive. Good transitional attack eliminates most safety problems
Only personnel assigned should be on the fireground. If they do not have an assigned function they shall remain outside the fireground perimeter. Where are acceptable locations for crews?
1: In staging
2: Assigned to a task operating in a sector
3: An operating sector such as Resource rehab etc
In extremely hazard situations only a minimum number of personnel should be in the hazard zone, what method can be used to facilitate this?
Unmanned master streams
Sometimes crews have to operate opposing from one another, what form of communication is preferred in these situations to coordinate actions?
Radio or face to face
What should happen before ladder pipes go into operation?
Ground crews must be notified and evacuated
When laddering a roof, ladders should be extended how far above the roof lines at a minimum?
4-6 feet
Where are preferable positions for ladders?
Near corners or fire walls
How man escapes routes how many escape routes should you have?
At least 2
What is a hot zone defined as?
Any area that requires SCBA, charged hose line, special PPE or where there is a risk of becoming lost trapped or injured. Accountability system must be in place. Minimum of 2 FFs
Hot Zones include what situations?
1: Structure on fire
2: Close proximity on exterior
3: Confined space or trench
4: Crane operations or swift water
5: Collapse areas
6: helicopter ops
7: Extrication ops
What is the Warm Zone?
Where FFs start the operation. Not at risk for injury lost or trapped
What functions can be done in a warm zone?
1: Forward apparatus working incident
2: Laying lines
3: TR Haz developing strategy
4: Utility trucks
5: Special equipment
6: Accountability officer
7: Investigations
What is a cold zone, and what functions are there?
Out of the warm zone, no risk
1: Command
2: Staging
3: Support
4: Canteen
5: Rehab
6: Media
7: PD Liaison
8: Interviewing RP!
Sector officers must maintain ability to communication with people under them. How can Company officers aid this?
Keep them informed of changing conditions
What should be done if a hazard only affects a certain sector and not necessarily the whole operation?
It should be dealt with in that sector
What are signs of building collapse?
1: Sagging distorted roof lines
2: Time of fire involvement
3: Cracks in exterior walls
4: Bulges in exterior walls
5: Sounds of structure movement (creak)
6: Smoke water leaking through walls
7: Flexible movement of floors or roof when walking
8: Bearing walls columns moving
Which structures tend to fail prematurely?
1: Lightweight, bar joist, bowstring
2: Unprotected metal beams
3: Parapet walls
4: Large open buildings (supermarket)
5: Large signs
6: Canopies
7: Buildings with roof failures
8: Ornamental walls
What are ways to monitor roof for signs of collapse?
1: Areal device
2: Place member on adjacent unaffected roofs
Structures other than fire protected heavy timber can expect to fail after approximately how many minutes?
- If after 10-15 minutes of interior operations heavy fire involvement still exists, command should re evaluate structural conditions and consider withdraw.
Structures other than fire protected heavy timber can expect to fail after approximately how many minutes?
20
If after 10-15 minutes of interior operations heavy fire involvement still exists, command should re evaluate structural conditions and consider withdraw.
If structural failure of a building appears likely what must be done?
A perimeter must be established a safe distance from the area.
The method of evacuation due to unsafe conditions vary depending on what?
1: Immanence of Hazard
2: Type and extent of hazard
3: Perception of the area affected by hazard
Everyone has the authority to call emergency traffic, but if overused it becomes ineffective. The term emergency traffic should be reserved for what?
Only when a hazard appears to be imminent. Other wise the hazard should be handled with a consultation of command.
What must a company officer do when an emergency traffic evacuations is called?
Promptly assemble their crew and exit. When out immediately get a PAR. At that time they can reevaluate the hazard.
What must be done when changing from offensive to defensive?
A PAR of ALL crews on the fireground.
All search teams should have an understanding of objectives and plan. What can aid this on a multi floor structure?
A look at the floor plan on the floor below.
What should be done if a crew is searching without a hose line?
They should utilize life lines and should be backed up with a hoseline as soon as possible
If a working fire is suspected on a high rise what procedures should be adhered to when using elevators ?
1: Utilize stairwells if possible
2: Ensure fire has not damage elevator mechanisms
3: Shine a light through doorway and look for smoke fire in shaft, if present dont use
4: Locate stairwell before going up
5: Elevators without the emergency operations button shall not be used!
6: Beware of exceeding load limit
How can you ensure you dont take the elevator to a floor with heavy involvement?
1: Use emergency operations button
2: Take elevator 2 floors below suspected fire floor
3: Be prepared to close door immediately by removing finger from button if smoke flames present
When operating around high rise with potential for falling debris a perimeter should be established how far from the buiding?
200 feet
Pumpers should utilize hydrants outside the perimeter if possible, and command staff and support should remain outside.
What are standard Engine Company functions
1: Search Rescue Treatment
2: Stretch hose lines
3: Operate Nozzles & Master streams
4: Pump
5: Loss control
6: Water supply
What are standard Ladder Company functions?
1: Search rescue treatment
2: Vent
3: Forcible Entry
4: Ladders
5: Access to check extension
6: Utilities
7: Lighting
8: Ladder pipes
9: Overhaul
10: Extrication
11: Loss control
How do medic units operate on a fire scene?
Transport of the sick and injured
