Deck 118 Flashcards
The I.C. may implement an interior attack after a risk assessment has been performed based on 4 factors. Choose the incorrect (1.1.3)a. Current structural stability of the bldg.b. Any known life hazardc. Size & location of the fired. Age of structuree. Verification of safe access to fire area
D. Age is not mentioned.Acronym:FALSFire (size, location)Access (is it safe to get to fire area)Life (KNOWN life hazard)Structural Stability
When a vacant building is heavily involved on arrival, where should the 1st line be placed? (2.2.3)
Between the fire bldg and the most severe life exposure.
When there is no life exposure issue, the 1st line shall be placed to protect ___________. (2.2.3.B)
To protect the greatest amount of property.
Agree or DisagreeWhen possible, take a position which will protect the exposure, but will also enable the stream to be used on the main body of fire. (2.2.3.C)
AgreeIn cases where it is impossible to confine the fire, alternate the stream from the fire to the exposure.
When a fire has been accessible from streams operated from the street, how will final extinguishment and overhauling take place? (2.2.5)
From the T.L. bucket using an Engine Company and 1 length of 1 3/4” hose floor by floor. Use the minimum # of firefighters for this.
The personal safety of all firefighters operating at a vacant building fire is of paramount importance. What will the engine officer do to ensure the safety of members, when operating a handline? (3 note)
Announce via handie talkie when the initial operation of a hoseline is about to commence.
How many members are “usually needed” to advance a line into the immediate fire area? (3.1.6)
“Usually the officer and 2 members”
When stretching lines into exposures to be used in the fire building, what size hoselines shall be considered? (3.1.8)
2 1/2” lines shall be considered
When a T.L. needs to be positioned in a vacant lot, the Ladder Company Officer, LCC and OVM shall survey the lot to determine if it is suitable to handle the weight of the apparatus. TRUE or FALSE
FalseOfficer and LCC
The boom of the T.L. shall be operated at a. right angles to the chassisb. narrow angles over the front or rear of apparatus when operating in vacant lots.
B
Agree or DisagreeThe basic concept of the interior attack in many vacant building fires, is not applicable and should not be employed. (6.1.3)
Agree
At a weakened structure where a T.L. is put into operation, where should members be located? (6.18)a. on a safe floor below the level into the stream will be operatedb. outside the building
B. Outside the building
