Chapter 5678 Flashcards
Fore Officers role in community safety includes handling the following critical tasks
1) Identifying and correcting fire safety hazards
2) Developing and maintaining pre incident plans
3) Promoting fire safety through public education
Common built in Fire Protection Code Violations
5 most common issues discovered during a pre incident plan or code enforcement visit are.
1) Blocked access to fire department system connections
2) Improper storage in the fire pump and riser rooms
3) Items hanging from fire sprinklers and piping
4) Not enough clearance to allow a fire sprinkler to fully operate
5) Incorrect fire sprinkler coverage if the occupancy or contents have changed
Pre incident planning is described by NFPA 1620 standard for pre incident planning
It is described as a document developed by gathering data used by responding personnel in effectively managing emergencies for the protection of occupants, participants, responding personnel, property and the environment.
It was originally developed for high value or high risk locations.
High risk property
I was property has the potential to produce a catastrophic property for life loss in the event of a fire examples include nuclear power plants in bulk fuel storage facilities hospitals and jails
Data collection requires a systematic approach fire officer should do standardized method for completing each pre-incident plan NF PA outlines six considerations to take into account when completing a pre-incident plan
Identify physical elements and site considerations
Identify occupancy considerations
Identify water supply and fire protection systems
Identify special considerations
Identify emergency operation considerations
Document findings
Building code versus fire code
Both building codes and fire codes establish legally enforcible minimum safety standards within a state province or local jurisdiction. The building code contains regulations that apply to the construction of the new building or to an Extension or major renovation where as a fire code applies to existing buildings into situations that involve a potential fire risk or hazard
Standpipe system
Class 1. 2.5 inch 65mm male coupling intended for use by FD
Class 2. Provides 1.5 inch 38mm pre connected hose and nozzle in fire cabinet occupant use
Class 3. Provides both 1.5 38mm and 2.5 65mm connections. 1.5 38mm may have pre connected hose.
Standard on Carbon Dioxide extinguisher systems
NFPA 12
Dry or wet chemical systems are preferred for protecting cooking systems. Both unit can be activated in what two ways
1 Fusible link
2 Manual pull station
NFPA standard of clean agent fire extinguishing systems
NFPA 2001
Halon 1301 is about 250 times percent more efficient than carbon dioxide
Flow Path Chapter 7
Flow path is the movement of heat and smoke from within higher pressure fire area toward lower pressure areas accessible via doors, window openings and roof structures
Personal accountability report chapter 7
Personal accountability report is a systematic method of accounting for all personnel at an emergency incident
Incident command system chapter 7
Incident command system or ICS is part of the National incident management system
Responsibilities of command chapter 7
The incident commander is responsible for the completion three strategic priorities. Life safety. Incident stabilization. Property conservation.
Lloyd Laymans five step size up process chapter 7
Facts. Probabilities. Situation. Decision. Plan of operation
