Compartment Firefighting Flashcards
1
Q
define a firefighting jet
A
jet carried by a BA team detailed to locate, approach, and extinguish a fire. Also by teams detailed to search a compartment and rescue casualties.
2
Q
define covering jet
A
jet used to minimise the hazards caused by flame and unburnt products of combustion as they exit a compartment involved in a fire
3
Q
what should a covering jet consist of?
A
45mm hose to 230 lpm or greater at least 1 length longer than FF jet
4
Q
when should defensive tactics be adopted?
A
when signs or symptoms of backdraught, flashover or FGE are present
5
Q
what needs to be in place before external ventilation?
A
covering jet
