409 Flashcards

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FRL 1

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Little to no fire activity anticipated

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FRL 2

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Some “routine” fires anticipated. No more than 50% of resources expected to be needed at any given time. No difficulty in control or mop up expected

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FRL 3

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Very active fire day anticipated. Fire occurrence above average and difficultly of control expected

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FRL 4

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Fire situation expected to be difficult. There may be fires caring over from the previous day, new fires starting, and difficulty of control expected. All resources will probably be committed and assistance from outside the district maybe required

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FRL 5

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Fire situation is extreme and ability to respond well exceed districts capability. fires are numerous, large, and difficult to control and mop-up. Outside assistance will be needed beyond a 24 hour period .

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Companies with considerable brush and urban interface fire potential shell size-up those areas with regards to the following areas:

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Life hazards (school, nursing homes, trailer parks, etc.)
Exposures
Access roads
Water supply 
Natural fire breaks
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A structure may be deemed hopeless when one of the following conditions exist

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25% or more of the roof involved
Water supply low
Personnel safety at risk

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Structural protection

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15 minute commitment
1 unit per structure in isolated areas
1 unit per 2 structures in subdivisions
Limit hose lay to 200’

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In addition to LCES, the following guidelines should be followed:

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Stay mobile
Back apparatus in
Don’t park under power lines
Close apparatus doors and windows 
Maintain 25% of booster tank’s capacity for your protection
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