FIRE GROUND SURVIVAL - 2018 Flashcards
What was the first option chosen by firefighters when they got into trouble in a fire? Radio out for help or look for an exit?
Look for an exit.
Radio came second
What position does not get included enough for “Maydays” in our department?
Dispatchers
When are firefighters “mayday” ready with SCBA’s?
When they can doff, don, and manipulate ALL parts in a Smokey environment
What is a draw back on TIC usage?
Select insulative material of building
What are some additional things to consider when a “mayday” is called?
Additional tach channel “TO RUN THE FIRE ON”
Additional staff at the ICP
Reading Smoke:
The thicker the smoke_________________________________________________????
the more likely a hostile fire event will occur and the more dangerous and explosive that event will be
Reading Smoke: WHITE SMOKE
Fast moving white smoke indicates ___________________________??
heat, but the smoke has traveled a distance
Reading Smoke: WHITE SMOKE
Slow venting white smoke can indicate_________________??
Initial stage heating
When reading white smoke what is the first two things one wants to determine?
Volume & Velocity
Reading smoke: Brown Smoke
Brown smoke occurs during ________________________________?
mid to late stage heating of Unfinished wood
Reading Smoke: BROWN SMOKE
Observing brown smoke venting from___________________________________________??
- void spaces in the floors, walls, ceilings or roof is an indicator that structural components are being heated and compromised– Be on guard for collapse!
Reading Smoke: Black Smoke
Seeing black thin fast moving smoke venting from a specific location indicates __________________________________?
clean burning and that the fire is nearby
Call A Mayday when:
Any life threatening condition that cannot be resolved in _______?
30 seconds
GRAB LIVES:
To conserve air, make exhalation period ________________________________?
- twice as long as inspiration periods.
Escaping from an upper floor. What type of harness do you need?
Class III
What are some options of getting out of a second-story window?
Hose slide
Low profile ladder escape
Rapid ladder escape
If a MAYDAY comes in and you don’t have contact with the firefighter, what are some ways of determining who is lost or why they are?
Do a PAR to determine who is lost
Deploy “RIC Engine” to last known location
What is the information you may want to give to the RIC Leader?
Intel from IC to RIC Leader:
– Name and assignment
– Last known location
– Radio channel
– Special rescue information
How to Terminate a MAYDAY?
Conduct PAR after rescue confirmed
IC terminates Mayday when all accounted for
IC confirms all injured fire fighters treated and/or transported.
IC Responsibility After Rescue is Complete
Return Incident Communications to Operations
Re-define Incident Priorities
Ensure Fresh Crews Available
Utilize Public Information Officer (PIO)
Determine Need for Investigation Team
Assess Need for Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Direct Post-Incident Review
Direct Post-Incident Review:
What are some good outcomes?
Lessons learned from a Mayday incident can result in improved department SOGs.
When should a safety officer be assigned?
ASAP. The second BC will work just fine or another captain if there is a delay
