308 Flashcards
NFTI
Naval firefighting thermal imager
2 modes for NFTI
Thermal & video overlay
NFTI used for
Overhaul
Indirect attack
Application of water into a space through an existing/cut hole in bulkhead
Direct attack
Attacking the origin or base of fire
Overhaul
After fire is put out the team will look for any remaining hot spots through out the compartment
When is overhaul completed
After entire compartment has been search starting from origin & working towards the rest of perimeter
What must be set prior to overhaul being conducted
Reflash watch
Who or what is needed to overhaul an ordnance fire
WDO or CO
What is the last resort for combating a class ‘B’ fire
Fireman overhaul sprinkling
4 ways to employ head management techniques
Active desmoke
Wide V
Swap nozzle man frequently
Cut max 8” hole in overhead or bulkhead
Dress out for hose team
Primary. Secondary
- A battle dress. FPG
- B FPG. FPG
- C battle dress. Battle dress
- D FPG. Hot suit
Minimum engagement range for a class ‘C’ fire
4-6’
When would a fog attack be used & with what nozzle
Access from above, all purpose nozzle
Fireteam dress out in a CBR environment
JSlist over battledress & swap gas mask for SCBA face piece
Hoseteam require wear during vertical trunk access
LSS
Rollover
When gases in overhead burn
Backdraft
Reintroduction of oxygen causes an explosion
Active desmoking
Desmoking while combating fire
Benefits of active desmoking
Cools space and better visibility
Risk of active desmoking
Feeding fire more oxygen
Stage of fire easiest to engage
Incipient
At what time of SCBA would you request a relief hoseteam
20 Min
When would you use an application nozzle & why
Indirect access from above & can be used on class ‘C’ fires
How many seconds should water burst last when the nozzle is set to Narrow V, Wide V
30 seconds, 15 seconds
When hoseteam is entering door they should be position
Handle side of door
Who opens doors/hatches/scuttles
Access man
What do you do if someone goes down while fighting fire
Leave them & request rescue team
What to do when experience rupture hose
Z kink, secure plug, hose clamp, replace hose
What nozzle pattern must be set when a fire is out of control
Adjust nozzle to medium angle (60degress) spray and nozzle upwards (45degress) apply fog water for 3-5sec
When would you utilize a Fog attack
Indirect firefighting & class ‘C’ fires
2 hose teams be required to engage fire
During ordnance
Minimum 2 hose teams for ordnance fires
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When would you evacuate the hoseteam from fire affected space
Fire is out of control our team runs out of air
