Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 8) Flashcards
202.12E - 202.14B
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Considerations for laying supply lines in relation to access problems.
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Access problems they create, and when possible, should be laid along the hydrant-side of the roadway and crossed over at the fire if necessary.
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How does slower speed when laying supply lines provide advantages?
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Reduce the risk of accidents, provide time for evaluation of critical fire ground factors, and allow the Engineer to appropriately spot the apparatus.
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Define pumped water supply and its critical operation.
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Including Humat Valve Operation, is critical when large volumes of water are required in any tactical position, providing adequate water volume for attack operations involving engine company mounted master streams, ladder pipes, or multiple high volume attack lines.
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Advantages of providing key pumpers on hydrants in fire ground safety?
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Uninterrupted water supply, provides volume for long supply lines, and allows pumping water through the forward pumper in the event of mechanical failure.
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Circumstances under which the need for pumped water occurs in fire attack operations.
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Occurs once initial fire attack operations have been established, and it is critical when large volumes of water are required in any tactical position, such as for engine mounted master stream operations or multiple high volume attack lines.
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Standard ‘big water’ evolutions for fire stream management.
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Involve a forward and key pumper, 2 supply lines between them, and pumped water by the key pumper supplying the 2 supply lines.
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What qualifies as 1000+ gpm appliances for fire stream management?
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Aerial platforms or aerial ladders.
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Objective of attack hose line choice in fire stream management.
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Provide enough water volume and reach to overcome the heat energy and heat release rate of the fire or to effectively cool and protect exposures.
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How should basic attack hose line placement be approached in the offensive strategy?
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Adequate water volume should be used to put water on the fire and/or onto burning compartment surfaces as quickly as possible.
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Placement of the first water stream in fire stream management when operating in the offensive strategy.
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Extinguish and/or cool the most endangered interior compartments from the most advantageous position (interior or exterior) to best impact tenability of victims and/or FFs conducting rescue efforts.
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Characteristics of a solid or straight stream in firefighting.
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Greater penetration, reach, striking power, and cooling of interior and exposed spaces, with less steam conversion.
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Fog pattern and its effectiveness in confined spaces.
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Narrow, medium, and wide patterns, with smaller water droplets, greater air entrainment, and greater steam production. It is most effective in confined spaces such as attics.
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What are the hose and nozzle packages carried on Engine Companies?
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1 ¾” hose line with automatic nozzles (x2 minimum), 2” hoseline with smooth bore nozzles (x1), and 2 ½” hose line with smooth bore nozzles (1 or 2 depending on apparatus configuration), including a Blitz Monitor with solid bore or peripheral tips.
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How should an offensive fire attack be centered and what considerations must be made if the initial attack does not control the fire completely?
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Knocking the fire down and cooling the interior spaces. Considerations must be made to determine if the fire requires more water or if the fire attack needs to come from alternate positions (interior or exterior).
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Most effective way to extinguish a fire in a burning compartment or room using water.
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Initially cool the interior temperatures with water on the interior surfaces, followed by directing water onto the burning fuels directly with a straight or solid bore stream to limit steam production and create cooling of the interior environment.
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Do fires that begin on the exterior of a building or occupancy require a different fire attack approach compared to fires starting on the interior?
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Yes, attack to begin on the exterior fire and then move to the interior, as initiating an interior attack without controlling the exterior fire will continue to feed the interior fire from the exterior.
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Define the importance of early identification of the flow path direction.
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Allows determination of the best method of fire attack, working within the intake portion of the flow path rather than against it, and considering changes to the ventilation profile to create favorable conditions for a fire attack.
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How should FFs initiate the fire attack when wind conditions are present?
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With the wind at the back of the FFs to prevent wind-driven conditions from affecting the fire attack.
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Impact of fire behavior research on the most effective use of water for fire suppression.
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Water on the interior surfaces of a burning compartment, followed by water on the burning fuels directly, using a straight or solid bore stream to limit steam production and create cooling of the interior environment.
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Potential limitations of operating nozzles through small openings into confined spaces.
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Access is limited, making it difficult to get water on interior surfaces and structural components for effective surface cooling.
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Most effective approach for extinguishing basement fires.
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Applying water from the same level as the fire, especially through man-door access, allows for the most effective water application on the interior surfaces.
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How should fire companies approach applying water to a burning space in buildings or conditions that require breaching walls/floors?
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Realize the potential limitations and breach walls/floors to apply water to the burning space.
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Potential adverse effects of using exterior master streams with interior operations in the same structure or occupancy.
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Structural stability immediately and over time due to the powerful striking force and significant water weight.
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Company/Sector Officers’ responsibility regarding fire streams?
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Effectiveness of their fire streams, maintain awareness of where fire streams are going, their effectiveness, and report operational characteristics back to the Sector Officer or Command.
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How can master streams be used to protect exposures from interior positions at structure fires?
Flown in the fire occupancy while working with handlines from interior positions to protect exposures in other occupancies after a thorough size up and determination of structural stability.
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Role of Command and Sector Officers in coordinating exterior master streams with interior operations or personnel operating nearby.
To ensure risk management and structural stability.
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What should occur before committing crews to interior positions after using master streams to knock down a large body of fire?
An evaluation of the structure’s stability BEFORE committing crews to interior positions.
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Pump operators role in changing the strategy from Offensive to Defensive during fire operations?
Close the discharges to smaller hand lines to prevent well-meaning FFs from trying to use hand lines where they are ineffective and allow them to creep into the hazard zone.
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Objective for handling pets and other animals in emergency response situations.
Provide field personnel with guidance in handling pets and animals that may require medical attention, are trapped or injured, or present a danger to the public.
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202.12F
Handling Pets And Other Animals
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How should field personnel approach handling injured animals?
Caution should be used, and the safety of personnel and the public should never be compromised. If there is doubt, contact the appropriate agencies for assistance.
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Priority of rescuing pets or animals during an incident.
Rescuing pets or animals should take the same priority as any loss control activity, with an evaluation of risk versus the likelihood of a positive outcome.
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Examples of treating animal injuries as outlined in the procedures?
Controlling bleeding, cooling burns with water, administering oxygen for breathing difficulties, and stabilizing broken limbs using splints.
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How do field personnel handle pet or animal rescues?
Pet or animal rescues should be handled similar to 'property' when evaluating the risk/gain profile of the incident.
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Recommended attitude towards pet owners and their concerns during emergency response situations.
Field personnel should treat their concerns with empathy and demonstrate a caring attitude towards their concern, recognizing that to many people, an animal or pet is considered a family member.
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Procedure for handling stray, uninjured animals.
Referred to the Maricopa County Animal Control, as listed in the CAD system under 'MDTINFO ANIMALS'.
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How should an injured animal be handled?
Humane Society and the AZ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, both available 24 hours a day and listed in CAD under 'MDTINFO ANIMALS'.
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Recommended procedure for moving an injured animal out of a roadway.
Wrap the animal in a blanket, immobilize it, and muzzle it with material such as kling or a PackStrap before moving it.
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What should be done in the event of encountering a non-emergency animal rescue situation?
Contact the Humane Society and the AZ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. If they are unable to provide timely assistance, they will direct you to an agency that can help.
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Response protocol for dangerous animals.
When there is a danger to human safety, Animal Control will respond, and it is also recommended to request PD to respond.
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Immediate actions to be taken if an animal's life is in danger.
If an animal is injured to the extent that its life is in danger, the ranking fire department officer may transport the animal to a veterinarian for emergency care. The cost for treatment will be passed on to the owner or covered by ASPCA if the owner cannot be identified.
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What should be done if an injured animal is considered dangerous?
Call should be referred to Maricopa County Animal Control.
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How are injured animals handled by the FD in terms of cost and transportation to clinics?
No cost will be incurred by the FD or a member for bringing in an injured animal encountered as part of a fire or EMS response. Injured animals should be transported only to clinics listed in the CAD system, which are equipped with full emergency care facilities.
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Role of other agencies in responding to injured animals.
Other agencies can respond to injured animals. The first call should be to the Humane Society or ASPCA, and if they are unable to handle the problem, they will refer to the appropriate agency.
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Does Vol 2 prioritize rescuer safety when handling injured animals?
Yes, it is important to remember that an injured animal may present a danger to rescuers. At no time should a member's safety be compromised in handling an injured animal.
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Responsibility of the Officer in Charge in determining the need for a Fire Investigator.
Determining when a Fire Investigator is needed based on the information gathered at the scene and/or circumstances of the fire.
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202.13
Fire Cause Investigation
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Do Fire Investigators respond to all fire incidents?
No, Fire Investigators are dispatched or called to respond to specific circumstances such as fire deaths or serious fire injuries, working first alarm or greater structure fires, fires with undetermined cause, explosions, bombings, known arson fires, and other specific situations.
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Circumstances under which a Fire Investigator is not needed, and who is responsible in such cases.
Minor fires with accidental causes, scalding burns, electrical accidents, car fires with no identified suspects, minor grass, fence, or trash fires with no witnesses or suspects, and other specific situations. In these cases, the company officer is responsible for completing an accurate Field Incident Report.
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How are minor fires caused by juveniles playing with fire, matches, etc., handled?
Referred to the Youth Firesetter Program, and referrals are made by completing the Youth Firesetter Referral Formor calling the Youth Firesetter Coordinator.
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Describe the timing of a fire investigation in relation to fire control and salvage activities.
Conducted after fire control and salvage activities are completed, but before overhaul actions, which could hinder the investigation.
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What types of fire incidents require the dispatch of a Fire Investigator?
Fire deaths or serious fire injuries, working first alarm or greater structure fires, fires with undetermined cause, explosions, bombings, known arson fires, and other specific situations require the dispatch of a Fire Investigator.
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Procedure for handling a minor fire incident with no injuries and slight damage.
If an incident is determined to be of a minor nature, the Company Officer on scene gathers information to accurately complete the required report and provides theIncident Number to the victim for accessing information.
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Protocol for companies when a Fire Investigator is on the scene or responding?
Companies delay non-essential overhaul and secure the fire scene until the Fire Investigator arrives, and salvage and unnecessary interim activities are discontinued until authorized by the Fire Investigator.
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How does Command handle the release of companies after achieving fire control in the investigation process?
Command may release companies not required for the completion of the investigation and/or overhaul, and in some cases, companies may return to complete overhaul activities when requested by the Fire Investigations Sector.
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Define the jurisdiction process of the fire area between Command and the Fire Investigator.
Command turns over jurisdiction of the fire area to the Fire Investigator as soon as possible after the fire is stabilized, and the Investigator retains jurisdiction of the scene until it is released back to Command.
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Expectation regarding cooperation with the Fire Investigator and the Fire Investigations Sector?
Cooperate with the Fire Investigator and the Fire Investigations Sector, and Command will make every attempt to meet the Investigator's requests for personnel or equipment necessary for the investigation.
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Importance of preserving evidence at a fire scene.
Crucial for subsequent court cases and prosecution, as it can be used by Fire Investigators and PD. Evidence of fire cause is rarely destroyed by fire and can still be identified upon trained examination.
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What is the responsibility of the FD in preserving evidence during fire fighting operations?
Protecting the fire scene from unnecessary damage during fire fighting operations and should exercise special care to avoid the destruction of evidence through the misuse of fire streams.
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How is the fire scene secured to maintain the chain of custody for evidence?
Maintaining sole custody, posting a guard when necessary, and preventing unauthorized persons, including the property owner and the media, from entering the scene.
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What actions should be taken by companies assigned to Loss Control Sector regarding evidence preservation at a fire scene?
Should incorporate scene security and evidence preservation into their plan to stop the loss, and salvage operations should be minimal until the initial fire investigation is completed.
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Define chain of custody in the context of fire investigation.
Establishing a documented record of who found the evidence, where it was found, and ensuring that the evidence was not tampered with while in official custody. It is vital for evidence to be admissible in court.
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Describe the responsibilities of police officers at a fire scene according to PPD Operations Order 4.7.
Officers assist in determining fire location, size, type, and any special information, rescue victims with caution, control traffic, contact senior FD supervisor, divert traffic, prevent vehicles from crossing fire hoses, and perform other police-related duties as requested.
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What actions can officers take if persons disobey or interfere with FFs at a fire scene?
They may arrest the individuals, if necessary, especially in aggravated cases (Refer to PCC 23-21.1 or ARS 13-2904.5).
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Responsibilities of the Police Department in an arson investigation according to PPD Operations Order 4.7.
When arson is suspected, officers secure the scene and request a FD investigator for the initial investigation.
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How are off-duty firefighters permitted to proceed to a fire scene in their personal vehicles, if necessary?
Immediately after properly identifying themselves.
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Describe PD's stance on providing personnel for extended periods of time solely for the purpose of securing property at a fire scene.
Will not provide personnel for extended periods of time solely for the purpose of securing property at a fire scene. The FD will be responsible for contacting a private security agency to perform that service.
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Describe the responsibilities of fire investigators in arson-related matters.
Fire investigators are certified peace officers with police powers only in arson-related matters, and they are on duty 24 hours a day.
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Procedure for contacting fire investigators at the scene of a fire?
Contacted through Fire Alarm Dispatch, and they have portable radios with access to all precinct channels.
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Responsibilities of the Fire Investigations Section in investigating vehicle arsons.
The Fire Investigations Section will investigate vehicle arsons only when a suspect is in custody or immediate investigation is possible, and they will conduct follow-up investigations.
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How are arson and reckless burning reports handled by PD according to PPD Operations Order 4.7?
Disposition will be taken by a fire investigator, and fire investigators are authorized to write arson and reckless burning DRs only.
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What information should officers provide to fire investigators upon their arrival at the scene of a fire?
Advise fire investigators on observations of smoke color, flame intensity, security of the property, any personal knowledge of past activity at the premises, and relay all suspect information to the Fire Investigations Section.
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Responsibilities of fire investigators in collecting arson evidence at the scene.
Collection, preservation, and impounding of all arson evidence found at the scene.
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Process for obtaining an open burning permit according to the City Fire Code?
From the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department.
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How should officers handle complaints of open burning?
Contact the Fire Prevention Office to determine if a permit has been issued.
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Role of the administrative lieutenant in the Patrol Support Bureau.
PDs liaison with the FD.
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Purpose of the SOPs for training fires.
Standard guidelines for conducting structural training fires while complying with NFPA Standard 1403, providing realistic fire ground training under actual fire conditions for recruit and uniformed firefighters while ensuring high levels of safety and minimizing risk.
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202.14
Training Fires
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Responsibility of the officer in charge regarding burn permits for training fires?
Complying with the conditions stated on the burn permit, including burning only during specified months and hours, and calling the Air Quality Division each morning of the day of burning to obtain permission.
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How are training fires designed to minimize risk and control fire conditions for FFs?
So that FFs are not unnecessarily exposed to hazards or injuries, presenting the same hazards as those encountered at actual field incidents.
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ICS role in structural training fires.
Employed at actual fire incidents will be the SOP at all structural training fires.
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Requirements for conducting burns, both on-site and off-site?
Compliance with the FD’s Burn Permit issued by the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services, Air Quality Division, including limitations on allowed burn times and pre-approval to ensure they do not contribute to violations of air quality health standards.
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Responsibilities of the Command during a training fire?
Assuming Command functions and establishing a Command Post with maximum visibility of the structure, operating companies, and fire conditions.
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Describe the communication responsibilities during a training fire.
Command is responsible for establishing radio comms with each company officer or training officer involved in the drill, coordinating channel assignment with Dispatch and Deployment, and ensuring continuous monitoring of the assigned radio channel by companies operating at the training fire.
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What sectors are established on all structural training fires?
Interior, Exposure, Rescue (RIC), Rehab, and Safety.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue sector during a training fire?
Manned, charged back-up line for each fire attack team, assists in fire extinguishment and rescue of interior personnel, and is manned by experienced firefighting personnel.
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How is the fireground perimeter defined during a training fire?
Hazardous area surrounding the burn structure and is determined by Command following guidelines stated in Fireground Safety.
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Role of the Safety Officer during training fires.
Full authority to intervene and control or stop any aspect of the operations if there is a potential or real risk to personnel. They are responsible for preventing unsafe acts and eliminating unsafe conditions.
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Span of control for interior operations during training fires involving recruit FFs?
Not exceed 2 recruits for each company or training officer.
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Responsibilities of company officers acting as instructors during training fires.
Responsible for the direct supervision of assigned students and their safety and welfare, including the prevention of unsafe acts and the elimination of unsafe conditions.
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How are training fire participants organized to reduce risk and assist with scene management?
Individual companies consisting of no more than 4 members and supervised by a company officer.
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What training is required for all firefighters involved in structural training fires?
All FFs involved in structural training fires must have received training to meet the performance objectives of Firefighter I, NFPA 1001 in various areas including Forcible Entry, Protective Breathing Apparatus, Fire Hose, Nozzles and Appliances, Fire Streams, Ladders, Ventilation, Rescue, Safety, and Fire Behavior.
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Restriction on FD personnel during active fire conditions in a building.
Not be permitted to operate on the roof during active fire conditions in the building.
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Role of additional Safety Officers during training fires?
May be assigned to the training fire if conditions dictate, and their responsibilities include but are not limited to the prevention of unsafe acts and elimination of unsafe conditions.
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Describe the purpose of the 'PASSPORT' system in the context of training fires.
Enhance accountability and improve tracking of FFs in the Hot Zone during training fires.
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Responsibility of the Safety Officer prior to initiating the training exercise?
Completing the safety checklist prior to initiating the training exercise.
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Role of the accountability officer in the context of training fires.
Assuming the accountability functions on the scene.
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How is access to the training fire building controlled?
Fire line tape that is stretched around the fire-building perimeter.
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Requirement for establishing hydrant water supply in the context of training fires?
2 separate sources of hydrant water supply shall be established, with a minimum of 2 Engine Companies. The water supply must be test flowed by the forward pumper to ensure a minimum of 500 gpm.
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Procedure for starting the fire during a training fire drills.
The ignition process should be conducted under the direct supervision of the Safety Officer, and an experienced firefighter is assigned as the 'FIRESTARTER' responsible for initially igniting the fire and regulating the fuel load to maintain a tenable atmosphere inside the training fire rooms.
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Key components specified in the Attack Plan for a training fire drill?
The Attack Plan should specify points of ignition, amount of fire load, position of entry attack lines, position of RIC units, and a Rescue Plan.
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Role of the RIC unit in a training fire drill.
Backup hose lines and should be in place with a charged hose line prior to ignition.
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How is the re-use of a live training fire building regulated?
Must be re-inspected by the Safety Officer for structural integrity and any hazards or unsafe conditions prior to each additional training fire in the structure.
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Use of flammable or combustible liquids in live fire training evolutions?
Prohibited for use in live fire training evolutions, and only Class A materials are allowed to be used.
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What records and reports should be maintained for live fire training?
1. An accounting of the activities conducted.
2. Roll call of all participants, including the Safety Officer and other support personnel.
3. Documentation of unusual conditions or events encountered.
4. Any injuries and treatment provided.
5. Copy of 'Transfer of Authority' form signed by property owner.
6. Copies of all permits, releases or other documents relating to the training fire.
7. Records of critiques.
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Describe the pre-planning process for off-site training burns.
The officer in charge of the drill conducts an initial inspection of the training fire site. If the building appears acceptable, an appointment is made with the Safety Officer to inspect the building. Single-story structures are considered first choice, and two-story structures are only considered after thorough inspection by the Safety Officer and the Command officer, with agreement on structural soundness and adequate egress/access points on the second floor.
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Factors are considered for approving live structural training fires?
Must meet fire safety and structural integrity criteria, have traffic control considerations, and be free of asbestos as confirmed by an AHERA accredited asbestos building inspector.
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How are two-story structures evaluated for training burns?
Only considered when thoroughly inspected by the Safety Officer and the Command officer, with agreement on structural soundness and adequate egress/access points on the second floor.
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Role of the Safety Officer in approving training fires.
Full authority to deny approval if the building is determined unsafe, and must ensure the building meets fire safety and structural integrity criteria.
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What must be conducted prior to scheduling any training activities?
An asbestos consideration by an AHERA accredited asbestos building inspector to ensure that no asbestos is present in the structure, following AHERA guidelines and including sampling of all materials.
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Buildings with bars on windows or doors that cannot be.
Shall not be utilized for training fires.
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Role of the officer coordinating the training fire.
Inspect the building with the Safety Officer and ensure the building meets fire safety and structural integrity criteria before approval to conduct a training fire is given by the Safety Officer.
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Procedure for obtaining permission and permits for a training fire.
The training officer is responsible for obtaining releases, permits, and approvals, including confirming clear property title, obtaining written permission from the building owner, verifying ownership, obtaining documented proof of insurance cancellation, securing a burn permit, obtaining permission from Air Quality Control, and obtaining various approvals from supervisors and safety officers.
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What are the restricted areas for training fires?
Not permitted in the Central Corridor (Seventh Avenue on the West and Seventh Street on the East) and the Airport Relocation area (24th Street on the East and 14th Street on the West, the freeway on the South and Jackson Street on the North).
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Procedure if asbestos is found in the building for training activities.
Concentrations greater than 1%, the structure cannot be used for any training activities. If the building is free of asbestos materials (<1% by layer), a NESHAPs form must be filed with Maricopa County Air Quality Asbestos Unit at least 10 working days before the scheduled burn.
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How should drills that draw opposition from neighbors or the community be handled?
Drills that draw opposition from neighbors or the community should be discontinued.
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Preparations that need to be made prior to conducting a training fire in a structure.
Requesting a walk-through by the FD’s Industrial Hygienist, confirming disconnection of utility services, clearing debris from entrances and exits, providing at least two points of egress, arranging interior contents for free access, and ensuring no additional combustible substances are added.
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What notifications must be made prior to conducting structural training fires?
1 Fire Prevention for a burn permit
2 Dispatch & Deployment for location, time, and type of burn
3 Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services Air Quality Control
4 Division for permission to burn
5 On-duty PIO, Shift Commander, BC, Safety Officer, and District commander.
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Purpose of pre-venting the structures at the roof for training fires.
Covering the vent opening with an appropriate material, attaching a metal cable to prevent burn-through, and removing the vent cover at an appropriate time during fire attack operations to permit ventilation and prevent flashover or backdraft.
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How should the fire load be for training fires?
Conservative, and no additional combustible or smoke generating substance other than wood pallets or other Class A materials should be added to any structure.
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Role of the Safety Officer in training fire activities.
Notified prior to conducting structural training fires and is responsible for ensuring safety measures are in place during the training fire activities.
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Off-site pre-training fire checklist.
Obtaining permission from the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services, conducting building inspections, evaluating exposures and special hazards, ensuring adequate access and water supply, clearing debris, ensuring exits are available, and obtaining necessary permits and documentation.
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Key considerations in the off-site pre-training fire checklist?
Analyzing building structure for integrity, evaluating exposures, considering special hazards, ensuring adequate access and water supply, clearing debris, ensuring exits are available, and obtaining necessary permits and documentation.
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Purpose of obtaining permission from the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services for the training fires.
Ensure compliance with air quality regulations and obtain permission to burn on the morning of the burn day.
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How many points of egress/exits should be available according to the off-site pre-training fire checklist?
2 points of egress/exits should be available.
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Process for obtaining permission to conduct a training fire on the burn day.
Call Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services Air Quality Division and verify that the permit has not expired.
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Requirements for the type of fuel to be used in the training fire.
Only Class A Fuel is allowed.
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All radios before the training fire
Need to be checked for proper functioning and channel.
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Role of the Chief Officer in the training fire operation.
On-site as the Incident Commander.
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Responsibilities of the Safety Officer in the training fire operation.
Must be on-scene and ensure safety measures are followed.
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How are the attack lines and RIC unit tested before the training fire?
Flow tested for a minimum of 95 gpm each.
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Each entry and RIC unit during the training fire?
Company officers must be in charge of each.
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Post-training fire checklist.
Includes accounting for all personnel, checking equipment and clothing for damage, overhauling or controlling remaining fires, conducting a critique, ensuring total extinguishment at the end of training operations, obtaining a signed 'Transfer of Authority' form from the building owner, and securing or making the building safe.
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Purpose of the 'Transfer of Authority' form in the context of training fires?
Used to obtain the building owner's acknowledgment and authorization for the training fire operations.
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How is the post-training fire checklist important for ensuring safety and compliance in training fire operations?
That all personnel are accounted for, equipment is checked for damage, remaining fires are controlled, a critique is conducted, total extinguishment is achieved, the building is secured or made safe, and bunker gear and equipment are decontaminated, thereby promoting safety and compliance.
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Define the term 'overhauling' in the context of training fires.
Process of thoroughly checking and extinguishing any remaining hot spots or hidden fires to ensure complete extinguishment and safety.
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Key components of the post-training fire checklist?
Accounting for personnel, checking equipment for damage, controlling remaining fires, conducting a critique, ensuring total extinguishment, obtaining a signed 'Transfer of Authority' form, securing the building, and decontaminating bunker gear and equipment.
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Purpose of the SOP for on-site burn building fires at the Phoenix Regional Training Academy.
Guidelines for conducting on-site training fires in the burn building while complying with NFPA Standard 1403, with all other procedures applying where applicable.
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Required for any fire department member or outside agency wishing to use the burn building?
Obtain permission from a Training Academy chief officer and schedule the time and date of the training drill with the Training Academy staff.
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How are live fire drills involving the facilities or the burn building supervised?
An officer representing the Training Academy staff must be on-site, and a fee may be charged to outside services/agencies.
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Role of 'Command' in the context of the on-site burn building fires procedure.
One officer on the scene is designated as 'Command' & assumes the Command functions, with a Command Post established for maximum visibility of the structure, operating companies, and fire conditions.
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Responsibility of Command in terms of communications during the training fire operations?
Establishing radio comms with each company officer or training officer involved in the drill, coordinating channel assignment with Dispatch and Deployment, and ensuring continuous monitoring of the assigned radio channel by companies operating at the training fire.
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Role of sector officers in the on-site burn building fires procedure.
To eliminate confusion and provide adequate scene control, all personnel operating within the fireground perimeter operate under the direction of a sector officer, with the fireground perimeter defined as the hazardous area surrounding the burn structure.
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Responsibilities of the Rescue sector in a burn building fire.
Staffed, charged back-up line for each fire attack team and assists in fire extinguishment and rescue of interior personnel. Manned by experienced firefighting personnel and each RIC consists of a minimum of 3 FFs
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Role of the Safety sector in a structural training fire.
Monitors personnel and fire conditions, works with Command to ensure safety procedures are complied with, and minimizes risk to personnel. The Safety officer has full authority to intervene and control or stop any aspect of the operations if a potential or real risk to personnel exists.
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How are additional Safety officers assigned in a training fire?
If the conditions dictate. Their responsibilities include the prevention of unsafe acts and elimination of unsafe conditions.
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Role of company officers in a burn building fire?
Acting as instructors, direct supervision of assigned students and their safety and welfare, including the prevention of unsafe acts and the elimination of unsafe conditions.
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Involvement of fire department personnel in a burn building fire.
May operate on the roof at the ventilation prop to demonstrate proper vertical ventilation techniques during live fire..
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What are the sectors established on all burn building fires?
Interior, Sector 1, 2 (or 1, 2, 3 for upper floors), Rescue, Safety, and other sectors as necessary to control training/fire operations and minimize risk to FFs.
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Authority of the Safety officer in a structural training fire.
Intervene and control or stop any aspect of the operations if a potential or real risk to personnel exists. They also monitor personnel and fire conditions, work with Command to ensure safety procedures are complied with, and minimize risk to personnel.
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How are training fire participants organized to reduce risk and assist with scene management?
Formed into individual teams to reduce risk and assist with scene management.
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Training requirements for FFs involved in burn building training fires.
Must have received training to meet the performance objectives of Firefighter I, NFPA 1001 in various areas such as forcible entry, protective breathing apparatus, fire hose, nozzles and appliances, fire streams, ladders, ventilation, rescue, safety, and fire behavior.
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Role of the accountability officer at the scene of burn building training fires?
Assuming the accountability functions and enhancing accountability by using the 'PASSPORT' system to track FFs in the Hot Zone.
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How is personnel accountability maintained during burn building training fires?
Using the 'PASSPORT' system and the PAR at specific accountability benchmarks, as well as through the designated accountability officer and the accountability status board.
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Define the 'PASSPORT' system in the context of burn building training fires.
Enhance accountability and improve tracking of fire fighters in the Hot Zone. It involves crews turning in their PASSPORT upon entry and retrieving it upon exit, with the accountability officer maintaining the PASSPORTS of crews in the Hot Zone.
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Safety procedures are in place for FFs engaging in suppression activities during training fires?
A protective clothing and equipment inspection is conducted on all FFs immediately prior and after engaging in suppression activities to ensure that all clothing and equipment is serviceable and worn in a manner to provide maximum personal protection.
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Restrictions regarding personnel acting as victims during training fires.
No personnel are permitted to act as victim(s) during training fires.
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Specific accountability benchmarks for using the PAR during burn building training fires?
Report of a trapped or missing fire fighter, all crews reporting an 'All Clear', a report of fire under control, upon exiting the structure, sudden hazardous event, change from offensive to defensive mode, and at the discretion of Command.
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Required fire equipment and companies for the-site burn building fires training.
2 separate sources of hydrant water supply shall be established, with a minimum of 2 engine companies. The water supply must be test flowed by the forward pumper to ensure a minimum of 500 gallons per minute.
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Steps for burn building preparation before any live fire conditions?
All doors, windows, ventilation props, and standpipes necessary for the training drill shall be checked and operated. Burn buildings shall be left in a safe condition upon completion of each live fire exercise, with debris hindering access or egress of firefighters removed.
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How should the fire be started in the on-site burn building fires training?
The use of flammable or combustible liquids is prohibited. Only Class A materials shall be used, and a charged and manned hose line shall be in position to provide additional protection. The ignition process will be conducted under the direct supervision of the Safety Officer.
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Role of the FIRESTARTER in the on-site burn building fires training.
Initially igniting the fire and regulating the fuel load for each evolution to maintain a tenable atmosphere inside the burn rooms. They are assigned by Command and coordinate the ignition of the fire to prevent overheating before attack teams make entry.
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What elements should the Attack Plan specify for the burn building training academy?
Points of ignition, amount of fire load, position of entry attack lines, position of RIC units, a Rescue Plan, and an Accountability Plan.
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What notification must be made prior to conducting burn building training fires at the Phoenix Regional Training Academy?
Dispatch & Deployment, On-duty Public Information Officer (PIO), Safety Officer, Air Quality Control, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Resource Management, Phoenix Equipment Management, and ADOT maintenance facility.
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How should the interior protective wall panels be treated during live fire training at the Training Academy burn buildings?
Straight stream hose streams are prohibited to prevent damage to the protective wall panels, and care must be taken to avoid breakage from SCBA bottles or other equipment hitting the walls.
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Describe the on-site burn operations checklist.
Ensuring adequate fire apparatus,
ALS company,
Rescue,
Pumpers flow tested for water supply,
Fire load not excessive,
Safe ignition fuel,
Presence of FIRESTARTER in protective clothing/SCBA,
Protection line in place,
Presence of Training Chief Officer,
Safety Officer,
Established command and sectors,
Functioning radios,
Accountability officer,
Attack and RIC lines in place,
Minimum staffing for RIC,
Established attack and rescue plans,
Rehab.
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What are the post-burn activities?
Ensuring the building is left in a safe condition, extinguishing all hot spots, utilizing an infrared camera to locate hot spots, rehabilitating and re-hydrating members, and rinsing clean protective clothing and SCBA's.
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Define RIC.
Rapid Intervention Crew, which is a team of FFs designated to rescue other FFs in distress during a fire incident.
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How is the ignition location determined in the on-site burn operations checklist?
Ensuring the use of safe ignition fuel and the presence of FIRESTARTER in full protective clothing/SCBA.
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Requirements for the attack and RIC lines.
In place, flow tested for a minimum of 95 gpm each, and staffed by a minimum of 3 FFs for the RIC lines.
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Recommended action to prevent re-kindle after live fire training?
Completely extinguishing all hot spots and utilizing a TIC to locate any remaining hot spots to prevent re-kindle after live fire training.
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Purpose for conducting on-site training fires in the Emergency Services Institute (ESI) flashover chamber.
Establish standard guidelines for conducting on-site training fires while complying with NFPA Standard 1403, with the requirement to obtain permission from an ESI chief officer and schedule the training drill with ESI staff.
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202.14B
On-Site Flashover Chamber Fires
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Role of the Command in the flashover chamber?
Assuming the Command functions, establishing a Command Post, and positioning it to afford maximum visibility of the structure, operating companies, and fire conditions.
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How are comms managed during the flashover chamber?
Establishing radio communications with each company officer or training officer involved in the drill, coordinating channel assignment with Dispatch and Deployment, and ensuring continuous monitoring of the assigned radio channel by companies operating at the training fire.
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Sectors established on all flashover chamber fires.
Interior, where the training officer directs interior activities, and Rescue, which provides a staffed, charged back-up line for each fire attack team and assists in fire extinguishment and rescue (RIC).
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Role of the safety officer in flashover chamber\.
Monitoring personnel and fire conditions, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and minimizing risk to FFs.
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Responsibilities of company officers acting as instructors in flashover chamber?
Direct supervision of assigned students, ensuring their safety and welfare, and preventing unsafe acts and conditions.
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How many personnel are typically involved in flashover chamber, and how are they organized?
Limited to 10, individual teams of no more than 8 members, supervised by 2 qualified flashover chamber instructors.
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Role of the accountability officer in flashover chamber.
Assuming the accountability functions on the scene.
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What special safety considerations are presented when exposing recruit FFs to live fire conditions in flashover chamber?
Need for training in various areas such as protective breathing apparatus, fire hose, nozzles and appliances, fire streams, ventilation, rescue, safety, and fire behavior.
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Describe the 'PASSPORT' system used for enhancing accountability in the flashover chamber fires.
Track FFs in the Hot Zone and requires personnel to report at specific accountability benchmarks, such as entry, distress reports, exiting the structure, sudden hazardous events, and at the discretion of command.
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Requirement for fire equipment and companies in the flashover chamber?
2 separate sources of water supply (one Engine and one Tender minimum), minimum water supply of 500 gpm. All oselines are supplied by one pumper, and the RIC unit backup hoselines are supplied by a Tender.
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How should the flashover chamber be prepared before live fire conditions?
All doors, smoke vents, and necessary access points for the training drill should be checked and operated to ensure correct operation. Debris hindering the access or egress of FFs should be removed before continuing further operations.
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Required safety procedure for protective clothing and equipment in flashover training.
PPE Inspection must be conducted on all FFs before and after the flashover training to ensure that all clothing and equipment is serviceable and worn to provide maximum personal protection.
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Steps for leaving the flashover chamber in a safe condition upon completion of live fire training?
All fire debris should be removed with care and completely extinguished. Approval from Air Quality Control and immediate supervisor should be obtained.
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Use of the PAR in the flashover chamber fires.
At specific accountability benchmarks, including entry, distress reports, exiting the structure, sudden hazardous events, and at the discretion of command to ensure accountability and improve tracking of FFs in the Hot Zone.
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What is the requirement for SCBA bottles and ALS capabilities in flashover chamber fires?
Full SCBA bottle before entering the flashover chamber, and ALS capabilities must be maintained on-scene during training fires.
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How should the water supply for flashover chamber fires be tested?
2 separate sources of water supply (1 Engine and 1 Tender minimum) should be established, and the water supply should be test flowed by the forward pumper to ensure a minimum of 500 gpm.
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Process of starting the fire in the flashover chamber.
Loads the container with boards of fibrous material, ensuring they are placed close together and pressed against the ceiling to prevent combustible gas pockets. A charged and manned hose line is in position for additional protection, and only Class A materials are used.
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Responsibility of the FIRESTARTER in the flashover chamber training?
Initially igniting the fire and regulating the fuel load for each evolution to maintain a tenable atmosphere inside the flashover chamber.
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Pre-entry briefing for the flashover chamber training.
History and development of the flashover chamber, purpose of the exercise, observation of combustible gases, neutral zone, air supply, differences of pressure, and extinguishing effect.
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Who should be notified of training fire activities be conducted before using the flashover chamber?
Notifications must be made to dispatch & deployment.
