Engine Ops TaxPayers Flashcards
1
Q
When can 1 3/4” hose be used?
A
- light/small fire condition
- after initial attack- reduced
- compatible with fire conditions-IN EXPOSURES
2
Q
When HEAVY/MEDIUM fire conditions are encountered..initial lines..?
A
SHOULD be 2 1/2”
3
Q
First Engine (cellar fire)
A
into occupancy above fire to prevent extension…can feed sprinkler, if staffing and conditions permit
4
Q
Second Engine (cellar fire)
A
- assist 1st engine
- supply sprinkler, it able to
- stretch second line, if able to
2nd line used:
- control 1st floor, if 1st line advanced down cellar via interior
- backup/protect 1st line
- if 1st line controlled 1st floor-stretch to cellar via interior or exterior entrance
- cellar pipes/distributors
5
Q
3rd Engine?
A
- ENSURE Sprinkler is supplied (fire anywhere in TaxPayer)
- stretch 2nd line
6
Q
Store/Cockloft…?
A
- break store front windows for line advancement and LEAVE EXIT DOORS FREE FOR PEOPLE TO USE
- operate hoselines directly into ROOF OPENINGS…not a good practice but may be only way to hit fire and control it…all operations MUST CEASE AND PERSONNEL WITHDRAWN TO SAFE AREA
7
Q
First Engine/Store Fire?
A
first line into store….may supply sprinkler, if able to do so
8
Q
Second Engine/Store Fire?
A
- assist first engine with line
- may supply sprinkler, if able to do so
- 2nd line- if able to do so
9
Q
3rd Engine?
A
- ENSURE SPRINKLER SUPPLIED
- stretch as ordered by IC
10
Q
FIRST ENGINE/cockloft?
A
- fire has control of cockloft and need for exposure protection-POSITION AND UTILIZE DECKPIPE
- stretch a line into most severely exposed building/occupancy…depending on life hazard and severity of fire
exposure protection NOT CRITICAL: 1ST LINE into store under main body of fire
11
Q
2nd Engine/cockloft?
A
- fire has control of cockloft…ASSIST 1ST ENGINE
- when able to, stretch a line to ANOTHER EXPOSURE
(DOES NOT MENTION SUPPLYING SPRINKLER)
12
Q
3rd Engine?
A
- ENSURE SPRINKLER SUPPLIED
- operate as ordered by IC
