Commercial TM 1-1-17

Question 1

After life safety concerns are addressed at a commercial fire, what is the most common strategy to be employed ?

Answer 1

Confining the fire to as small an area as possible and protecting exposures , internal and external.

Question 2

What is of great importance to be considered at commercial fire IAP development?

Answer 2

Fire load and fire flow

Question 3

What is found to be greater risk to FF at commercial structure fires?

Answer 3

The potential of collapse , localized or catastrophic is greater.

Question 4

What 2modes are considered for offensive attack at commercial fires?

Answer 4

Cautious interior assessment

Short interior attack

Question 5

What is one of the most effective steps that can be taken towards incident stabilization at a commercial fire (if present)?

Answer 5

Pumping water to the fdc to supply the sprinkler system.

Question 6

After sprinkler supplementation , what is the preferred strategy for commercial fires?

Answer 6

Confining the fire inside the occupancy of origin.

Question 7

When significant fire is suspected but seat unknown, what is an option and why?

Answer 7

Direct a RAm or handline into the ceiling area prior to making entry. This is because it can cool metal truss work if present (prolonging collapse) as well as if drop ceiling panels can be come dislodged allowing access into the void space preventing grid work collapse.

Question 8

As soon as possible outside truck should …

Answer 8

Assess roof construction, roof conditions , and if vertical ventilation is needed.

Question 9

Occupant life safety in a commercial structure is dependent upon what..

Answer 9

Time of day and nature of business