basements Flashcards
1
Q
who must the IC consider requesting prior to operating ventilation or smoke extraction systems?
A
SFSO
2
Q
minimum weight of attack
A
45mm jet @ 230lpm
3
Q
after BA crews have been committed and a support crew also with a 45mm jet to protect egress route, what message must be sent?
A
BASEMENT PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTED
4
Q
when can BA teams be re-committed?
A
exceptional circumstances only
5
Q
if the pump is fed from open water, what does the water supply need to be
A
virtually inexhaustible
6
Q
when can you ventilate a basement whilst a BA team is committed?
A
under no circumstances
7
Q
how should BA teams break through the thermal barrier?
A
as speedily as practicable with the branch set to spray
