engine/truck co fireground ops Flashcards
responsibility of engine company
deliver primary firefighting agent (water), a means to deliver it (pump/hose) as well as personnel to apply it properly to fire ground
slicers acronym
size up 3 sides locate fire id flow paths cool from safe location extinguish fire rescue salvage
level 1 staging typically used
unit reports on scene nothing showing investigating
level 1 staging automatic when
3 or more units
where level 1 stage
direction of scene appx one block away
if level 2 isn’t specifically asked for ….
units will respond level 1
three incident priorities and their benchmarks
life safety all clear
incident stabilization under control
property conservation loss stopped
example of when to lay own supply line 4
known victim
volume of fire
length of lay
help available (medic/alpha)
define fire confinement
actions taken to confine a fire to a given area of present involvement by preventing the spread of fire into any uninvolved area
define fire extinguish
actions taken following confinement to extinguish a fire by removing fuel, air, or most commonly heat
what attack line to pull depends on 7
size fire maneuverability resources contents rescue distance mode
1 3/4 line can flow up to _gpm
200 gpm
back up line shall be what size
same or larger than attack line
back up line not to be used as
exposures or fire attack at other positions
back up line is for
protect egress and provide flow if attack crew overwhelmed
3 types master streams
fixed deck guns
portable monitors
elevated aerials
the key to master stream effectiveness
initial plascement
gpms 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 fog hog
400 500 600 800 1100 1350 800-1200
5” hose can pump _ psi max
180psi
master stream smooth bore vs fog
smooth firefighting fog exposures (unless reach is issue)
automatic sprinkler systems definition
arrangement of pipin, valves, and water discharge heads designed to detect a fire and to operate to confine or control the fire
standpipe system definition
arrangement of piping, valves, and discharge hose connections strategically placed in a structure to provide an effective and reliable water supply for dire suppression teams
buildings with sprinklers and standpipe connections
first line to sprinklers, second to standpipes
fire pumps on combinations systems are designed to pump….
enough for sprinklers, not standpipes. still need to hook up
charging a dry standpipe….what should be done asap
check all floors outlets
ladder responsibilities acronym loversup
ladders overhaul ventilation force entry rescue/search salvage utilities provide master stream
overhaul definition
actions taken to expose hidden fire and assure complete extinguishment.
overhaul limit on CO
10ppm
the rescue order 4
most severely threatened
largest number
remainder fire scene
all other exposed areas
search and rescue definition
systematic process to locate, protect, and remove occupants and victims from a structure to a place of safety
primary search definition
rapid search of all areas that can be safely entered with intent to find and remove victims
secondary search definition
thorough search of entire fire area after under control. ventilation and lighting considered to assist.
who should do secondary search
different company than primary search
benchmarks for primary and secondary searches
primary search all clear
secondary search all clear
who is your red cross contact
PIO
what you need to tell red cross
number
ages
after removal of rescued occupants where delivered
medical personnel at ambulance or triage area
