Compartment FF

Question 1

C/F hazards

Answer 1

Backdraught

Explosive atomsphere and fire gas expolosion

Flashover

Steam

Uncontrolled ventilation

High temps

Structual deterioration

Exposed utilites

Loas of comms

Question 2

Branch

Answer 2

45mm 230L

Question 3

Entering compartment

Answer 3

Second team with same media and size provided asap

1 length longer

Question 4

2nd jet for

Answer 4

Protection access and should remian in place at all times

Question 5

Post fire

Answer 5

Early ventilation to prevent unburnt fire gases igniting

Question 6

Hose reel

Answer 6

“Known small fire”

Question 7

Hose lines greater than 3 lengths

Answer 7

Base length of 70mm ideally 2 45mm at end

Question 8

45mm one or more

Answer 8

Deeper penetration, large complex buildings

Well established fire

Large compartment, over one level

Ceilings over 5m

Signs / symptoms of back draught flashover

Structual fire where has breach original compartment

Question 9

Defensive firefighting techniques when..

Answer 9

Signs of backbraught, glashover or gas explosion

Question 10

Backdraught internal ff ops

Answer 10

Only when possible to externally ventilate the conpartment, reducing risk

Question 11

Tac vent

Answer 11

Inprove conditions, heat and vis

Question 12

Ex vent

Answer 12

Cover jet prevent fire spread

Question 13

Covering jet is..

Answer 13

Used to minimise the hazards caused by flame and unburnt products of combustion as they exit a compartment fire.

Used outside of the compartment

Protect surrounding risks

Question 14

360 looking for

Answer 14

Lifr risk
Extent of fire
Smoke behaviour 
Entry and exot points
Potential vent outlets