Firefighting and Rescue operations

Question 1

First 5 considerations with firefighting and rescue operations

Answer 1

2. 29 Fire calls to unknown premises may lead to insufficient resources being mobilised. Premises layout is unknown
3. 30 Unexpected growth fire due to fixed installations being unavailable
4. 31 Firefighting operations may be affected by the type of evacuation
5. 32 Different evacuation stay put policies. Occupants not aware of the evacuation policy
6. 33 The need to assist with the evacuation of person can divert teams away

Question 2

Second set considerations with firefighting and rescue operations

Answer 2

2. 34 Unavailability of fire mains, ventilation systems which aid firefighters may not work
3. 35 Size and layout may make it difficult to reliably determine location. Fire service access level may not be recognised on ground floor
4. 36 Insufficient water supply on upper floors due to height
5. 37 Increase in core body temp due to climbing stairs
6. 38 Hose and other firefighting equipment in staircase causing trip hazards

Question 3

Third set considerations with firefighting and rescue operations

Answer 3

2. 39 Removal of casualties, manual handling injuries
3. 40 Verbal and physical attack, vandalism and unlawful activities
4. 41 Unexpected hazards such as drug dens, deliberate placement of flammable liquids
5. 42 Hoarding

Question 4

Hazards involved in Hoarding (6)

Answer 4

a) Large volumes of combustible materials
b) Difficult access and egress
c) Items of property falling and tripping FF
d) Absorption of water will add weight causing collapse
e) Contaminated water run off

Question 5

Forth set considerations with firefighting and rescue operations

Answer 5

2. 43 Firefighting operations may breach firefighting lobbies impacting bridge head
3. 44 Total or partial electrical failure
4. 45 Failure of firefighting lift equipment, firefighters trapped in lift
5. 46 Moral pressure for firefighters to act quickly