Incident Command / Control Flashcards
If using a lift during a high rise incident where should the lift be used up to?
Two floors below the fire floor
If the location of the fire is unknown how will crews navigate the floors of the building?
Floor by floor via a protected staircase
If a fire behaviour observer is needed, what information should they relay to BA teams?
(They should be positioned on the affected side of the building)
Whether the fire us ventilated externally
Whether the fire has broken out externally
If there is a risk of vertical fire spread
Wind speed and direction
Weather conditions
Likely impact on fire service operations
What is the minimum requirement when establishing water supply?
Hydrant to pump and pump to rising main must be made with a minimum of twinned lines of 64mm hose
What are consideration for lift use during an incident?
Can only be used after an assessment by the IC and if the lowest affected floor can be identified.
If the lift shaft in use is, or is likely to be compromised by smoke or water then use of that lift must cease immediately
If an immediate entry into a fire compartment is necessary in order to conduct a rescue or prevent escalation of the incident (such as the isolation of cooker controls) this may be done by the initial crew but only when…
No additional entry control measures above that provided by PPE are required in order to carry out the action
Entry may only be made into the fire compartment where conditions within it can be accurately risk assessed.
What hose should be used for the attack?
55mm
What branch should be used for fire fighting in high rises?
Akron 4820
Where is the bridgehead normally located?
2 floors below the fire floor
What hose should be used for the safety jet?
64mm
If signs and symptoms of a wind driven fire are observed either by the FBO or BA teams, what must be done?
BA teams MUST NOT attempt to make any entry to the fire floor. A transition from internal offensive attack to external defensive attack MUST BE made
In a wind driven fire, once communicated that the compartment is now safe and fire under control an internal / transitional attack should be considered as part of the tactical plan. What must be in place before any entry to the fire compartment can be made?
A safety jet
What are the 4 sectors of a high rise incident?
Lobby sector
Bridgehead
Fire sector
Search Sector
What floors make up the fire sector?
The fire floor, bridgehead (normally two floors below the fire floor) and one floor above the fire floor.
What must be considered before ventilation is undertaken (using PPV for example)
Effects on personnel and occupants has been assessed
Sufficient resources are in place to contain the fire if there is a need to override any built or engineered safety systems
(If the risk cannot be assessed or sufficient control measures implemented, ventilation should only be used undertaken in the post fire stage.
A number of tall building in the West Midlands have sprinkler suppression systems, how long do these operate for?
30 mins for buildings under 45m
60 mins for buildings over 45m
Describe the fire sector
This is an operational sector, the main area for fire fighting and rescue operations. It consists of the floors from the bridgehead to the fire, the floor/s directly involved in the fire, plus one floor above.
Describe the bridgehead
Normally located two floors below the fire floor provided it is clear of smoke. It is a location rather than a sector on its own
Describe the search sector
This is an operational sector located above the fire sector where search and rescue, ventilation and other operations take place
Describe the lobby sector
This is a support sector and would cover the area of operations from the ground floor lobby to the bridge head
What is the minimum rank for the Search Sector Commander?
Crew Commander
What stations have the Godiva GP8/5 Portable pump?
Aston (A2)
Wolverhampton (E5)
Brierley Hill (D2)
Kings Norton (C5)
Foleshill (B5)
If the Bridgehead is to moved to new location what needs to be considered?
BA teams must be notified
As relocation increases the travel distance for BA team, consideration must be given to the immediate withdrawal of teams (this must be balanced against the urgency of the tasks they are performing)
If BA teams are not to be withdrawn they must acknowledge the message of the new location, if they don’t ECO should request withdrawal of that team
All BA teams must be informed to ensure they monitor their air supply and take the new distance into consideration
Where is the lobby sector is located?
From the ground floor up to and including the floor below the bridgehead
If a fire is located on the 14th floor where would the bridgehead be located (if possible)
12th floor
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Whose responsibility is it to maintain supply of personnel and resources
Lobby Sector Commander
What bar pressure should be given by the pump operator supplying a dry riser at tall building incidents?
10 bar
WMFS has five Godiva GP8/5 portable pumps. Where are they located?
Aston (A2)
Foleshill (B5)
Kings Norton (C5)
Brierley Hill (D2)
Wolverhampton (E5)
