Compator Incinerator Fires Flashcards
What color door would indicate a compactor?
Grey door
What color door would indicate a incinerator?
Red Door
If you open the chute door at a incinerator fire and smoke comes out where is the blockage?
Generally above you
If all else fails to clear blockage at an incinerator fire what should be your last resort ?
Use a line in the floor above to extinguish the fire
Generally at incinerator fires where is the engine company?
Stands fast in the lobby with roll ups and standpipe kit.
Some members of the engine may be used for search and ventilation at compactor fires how many members must stay in lobby?
At least 2 members and the officer
At a compactor fire where does the first engine company go?
One level above the burning material. Stretch line and operate into the chute
Where does the OV operate at a compactor fire
Operates with the engine to force chute door
Where does the officer and FE team go for a compactor fire?
To the compactor room.
They should shut power and OSY before opening the door to unit
Where does the roof man go at a compactor fire?
To the roof make sure to choke lobby door open