Chap 14 Places of Assembly Flashcards
These are designed to hold a large number of people, often in large open areas. Minimum occupancy load of 50 people.
Place of assembly
One of the biggest hazards with fires in Places of Assembly?
The large number of people who are already unfamiliar with the buildings and exits. Panic sets in.
A significant fire fighter safety issue at assembly occupancy is what?
Personnel accountability due to odd floor plans and smoke causing disorientation.
Where should RIC teams be in incidents involving places of assembly?
At every entry point.
Why is it important for FIre Fighters to take over the elevators?
Prevents victims from trying to use them to escape also preventing them from going to the fire floor in an extremely hazardous situation.
What is key to extinguishing fire in places of assembly, especially in large buildings.
Locate and confining until you can get a hose line hooked to the built in fire protection systems.
It is very hard to ventilate places of assembly such as arenas without the use of what?
HVAC
On site fire personnel typically take control of the fire alarm systems in places of assembly, especially during events.
How should search and rescue operations in places of assembly be broken down to ensure efforts are efficient and no building areas are missed?
Geographically according to the buildings layout.
