Chapter 5 Fire Attack Principles and Practices

Question 1

What is the primary consideration on any fire scene?

Answer 1

Protection of life

Question 2

What are some factors to consider for the decision to attempt an immediate rescue?

Answer 2

Occupants endangered by being in the vicinity of the fire
Trapped occupants, threats to jump
Anticipated arrival of the first company

Question 3

What actions should the 1st in engine take to protect endangered occupants?

Answer 3

Rapidly stretch and operate the hose line
Position the line between occupants and fire
Horizontally Vent (Vent for Life)
Close doors to limit fire spread
Ensure all incoming companies are informed of the operations

Question 4

What are the 3 phases of fire fighting?

Answer 4

Locate/Confine/Extinguish

Question 5

Describe the 3 methods of Fire Attack

Answer 5

Indirect - Developed during WWII, ship board fires, Llyod Layman started the idea. Fog streams remotely introduced as high as possible, intact building and windows

Combo Method - Developed in 1950’s, using 30 degree fog to make entry, pointing up and swirl around rapidly at the ceiling, Characterized by zero visibility due to steam production, pushing smoke and gases through out the structure

Direct Method - Water directly applied to the seat of the fire, Have sufficient GPM to kill the BTU’s

Question 6

What nozzle produces a straight stream?

Answer 6

Combo Tip

Question 7

What nozzle produces a solid stream?

Answer 7

Smooth Bore