A110 Light Box Alarm (02/12/2015) Flashcards
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
Upon arrival at any light box alarm, command will immediately upgrade response to at least a full box alarm when encountering any of the (3) following conditions:
- An IDLH atmosphere must be entered for offensive mode fire attack
- An occupied structure is involved in fire or is directly exposed to fire
- Command determines the incident will not quickly be brought under control with the currently assigned resources
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
The choices for mode of operation for a light box alarm are:
Investigative and Defensive
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
If an offensive mode of attack is warranted:
The incident should be upgraded to a box alarm
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
In investigative mode, who all will respond to the scene?
- 1st in aerial or Rescue
- 1st in pumping apparatus
- 2nd in pumping apparatus
- battalion chief
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
In investigative mode, the 2nd in pumping apparatus will respond to the scene and:
Prepare to establish a backup team
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
When in investigative mode, due to the time lag for other apparatus to be dispatched and respond if the alarm is upgraded, consideration should be given to this:
Establishing a hydrant supply
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
In defensive mode, the primary strategies should focus on:
Personnel safety and incident stabilization
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
When should command think of upgrading the alarm in defensive mode?
If it will require laying a supply line for hydrant water supply
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
In defensive mode, the 2nd pumping apparatus should:
Respond to the scene and establish a backup team to protect initial hose team and assist with extinguishment
[A110 Light Box Alarm]
In defensive mode, the first pumping apparatus and aerial/rescue will:
Respond to the scene and begin exterior operations
