Engine Company Ops. Flashcards
Engine Co. Ops
The first due engine company will generally…
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1) Lay the primary supply line
2) Proceed ahead of the truck or rescue squad
Engine Co.Ops
The second due engine company will generally..
Pg. 8
1) Ensure that the primary water is established
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The third due engine company will generally..
Pg.8
1) Position on the opposite side of the involved structure from the first due engine
2) Lay the secondary supply line
Engine Co. Ops
The fourth due engine will generally..
Pg. 8
1) Ensure secondary water supply is established
2) Assume the role of the R.I.T
3) Take proactive measures to increase the safety of members operating inside the IDLH area (I.e., placing portable ground ladders, forcing doors, cutting security bars off windows and doors) while maintaining readiness off a R.I.T activation occurs.
Engine Co. Ops
What is a tactical withdraw?
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It is a coordinated and specific relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area deemed untenable to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations
Engine Co. Ops
A blitz attack is commonly used when?
Pg. 41
The initial attack is defensive then transitions to offensive once the fire is knocked down by exterior streams.
Engine Co. Ops
Pre-Connected quick attack monitors are beneficial for?
Pg. 42
Exposure protection
Engine Co. Ops
Fires that have not self vented are typically in what stage?
Pg. 43
Incipient Stage
Engine Co. Ops
Attacking with the master stream will only allow how many seconds of water flow without a supply, depending on the nozzle and tank size?
Pg. 43
60-90 seconds
Engine Co. Ops
In practical testing the reach is similar at 500-1000 GPM. Using a smoothbore nozzle at 80 psi or a straight stream fog nozzle at 100 psi yields a reach of approx. _______ feet. When using a medium fog pattern pumped at 100 psi the reach is approx. ______ feet. On a wide fog pattern, the reach is approx. ______ feet
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185 feet
50 feet
25 feet
Amount of energy released over time as it pertains to heat.
Heat release rate
Distance from engine company to the entrance of three fire?
Setback
