7-Ops-7.8 Residential construction fires

Question 1

According to the BFES operations Manual, What is the recommended action for the first arriving apparatus in a residential construction fire scenario?

a) Establish a water supply and deploy 65 mm hand lines for extinguishment.

b) Use a master stream appliance to protect the first downwind exposure and lay additional 65 mm hand lines.

c) Contact a Fire Prevention Officer for investigation.

d) Focus on extinguishing the fire at the source.

Answer 1

B
General
The first arriving apparatus should hit a hydrant and use a master stream appliance to protect the first downwind exposure. Additional 65 mm hand lines should be laid.

Question 2

According to the BFES operations Manual, What is the role of the second arriving apparatus in a residential construction fire situation?

a) Establish a water supply and deploy 65 mm hand lines for extinguishment.

b) Investigate the fire and contact a Fire Prevention Officer.

c) Use a master stream appliance to protect exposures on the other side of the fire and lay additional 65 mm hand lines.

d) Focus on extinguishing the fire at the source.

Answer 2

C
The second arriving apparatus should hit a hydrant and use its master stream appliance to protect the exposures at the other side of the fire. Additional 65 mm hand lines should be laid.

Question 3

According to the BFES operations Manual, How should additional arriving apparatus be directed in a residential construction fire, according to the Incident Commander?

a) Investigate the fire and contact a Fire Prevention Officer.

b) Concentrate on extinguishing the fire and downwind exposures as directed by the Incident Commander.

c) Establish a water supply and deploy 65 mm hand lines for extinguishment.

d) Use a master stream appliance to protect exposures on the other side of the fire.

Answer 3

B
Additional arriving apparatus should concentrate on the extinguishment of the fire and downwind exposures as directed by the Incident Commander.

Question 4

According to the BFES operations Manual, What is the recommended course of action for all on-duty personnel regarding burning in residential construction sites?

a) Concentrate on extinguishing the fire and downwind exposures as directed by the Incident Commander.

b) Establish a water supply and deploy 65 mm hand lines for extinguishment.

c) Investigate the fire and contact a Fire Prevention Officer.

d) Use a master stream appliance to protect the first downwind exposure and lay additional 65 mm hand lines.

Answer 4

C
Investigation
All on-duty personnel should investigate any burning in residential construction sites.
Fires are to be extinguished and a Fire Prevention Officer is to be contacted.