Attack Team Leader Flashcards
1
Q
Who does he report to?
A
Reports to On Scene Leader
2
Q
Ensures safety of the attack team
How?
A
Air level
Exhaustion
Environment Conditions
Team should not be in a space longer than 30 minutes
3
Q
Executes Attack
A
- Direct Attack: Guide nozzle man to spray at the seat of the fire. (A,C)
- Indirect Attack:
A- In the space:
Guide nozzle man to spray on bulkheads, overheads etc. (Cool the environment and blanket the fire with agent)B- Outside the space:
Cool the environment prior to entry.
- Cracks the door open, guide nozzle man to spray on wide fog for 3 seconds in the space, Close the door. - Flooding: Plugging, patching, shoring
- Toxic Gas: Follow directions from OSL
4
Q
Determines when to evacuate a space
A
- Out of control fire
- Attack methods ineffective
- Unsafe conditions
5
Q
Coordinates Overhaul
A
Locates hotspots with ARGUS
6
Q
PPE
A
Full PPE
Helmet (Black)