Operational Procedure Basements Flashcards
What is the minimum weight of attack for a basement?
45mm jet at 230 lpm
Where should an IC remain?
At surface level
Basement access and egress routes should be….
Kept clear and protected
What could be considered for complex basements?
Guidelines
When can ‘basement procedure implemented’ be sent to control?
When a crew is committed with a 45mm at 230 lpm with a team of same weight of attack protecting route.
What does the message ‘basement procedure implemented’ indicate?
A suitable and sufficient risk assessment
Why should early reliefs being considered at basement fires?
They are physically demanding
What can be used to assist with sub surface communications?
Leaky feeder
Who can order basement ventilation?
The IC
When must basements not be ventilated?
When BA teams are committed
What might BA teams need to pass through to get into a basement?
Thermal barrier
