Ch. 17 - Fighting Industrial Fires

Question 1

What branches may be required under the Operations section at industrial fires?

Answer 1

1. Fire.
2. Hazmat.
3. Evacuation.

Question 2

What is the overriding issue at industrial facilities?

Answer 2

the presence of hazardous materials, known or unknown.

Question 3

What are the most important concerns at industrial fires?

Answer 3

1. Safety of civilians and firefighters is the first concern of the IC.
2. Overhaul is most important secondary assignment.

Question 4

What should be anticipated with industrial fires?

Answer 4

Evacuations.

Question 5

What can be said of standpipes in industrial buildings?

Answer 5

Most are horizontal systems.

Question 6

What do you do if you can’t see flames, only boiling smoke?

Answer 6

Take in the line from the area where the smoke appears to be the lightest, either in color or density.

Question 7

What is a fast and effective means of venting a factory?

Answer 7

Positive pressure.

Question 8

What is it essential that you back up searchers with in industrial settings?

Answer 8

Rescue groups.

Question 9

What about backup lines in industrial fires?

Answer 9

They are essential. The position depends on the crews inside and their function. If only attack crews are present, backup crews should follow and protect those members. Backup crews should consist of a t least four members, and the nozzle should be positioned a little closer to the front team.

Question 10

What must you be prepared to explain to evacuees n regards to your protective gear?

Answer 10

Explain that you need more protection because you are spending much more time exposed to the contaminants than the evacuee is.

Question 11

What will be the most important secondary assignment?

Answer 11

Overhaul.