Control Measures - building fires Flashcards
When can an IC allow a fire to burn out?
Following a risk assessment
What information should be gathered to improve situational awareness?
Life risk
Extent of fire
Smoke behaviour
Entry & exit points
Potential ventilation
What should an IC consider prior to committing BA crews?
Fixed installations
A water must always be….
Secured and sufficient for operations
What can be established to mitigate against hazards internally and externally?
Cordons
What is the minimum jet use din a compartment fire?
45mm hoseline with branch at 230 lpm
BA teams must be briefed on what information?
Numbers and locations of persons
Location and extent of fire
Nature of occupancy and contents
Access routes
What should be tested prior to entering a building or compartment?
That hoselines are charged and branches working
What size should a BA emergency team be?
The size of the largest BA team
When main hoselines are greater than 3 lengths what size should the line be from the pump?
70mm
What should be carried out if there is a sudden loss of water with BA teams committed?
Tactical withdrawal
Why would potential hazards be removed from adjoining compartments?
To avoid them becoming involved in fire
Who can the IC contact for isolating gas supplies?
Relevant utility company
Who should be consulted if a built-in engineered system requires overriding or isolating?
Responsible person
SFSO
What is the most important aspect of initial compartment firefighting?
Identify and extinguish seat of fire
