Rule Of 8 Flashcards
List in order rule of eight
Size up
Rescue
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguish
Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage
10 objectives ( observations )of a size up
Information from dispatch
Weather conditions
Time of day
Time of year
Updated information en route
Occupancy type
Building type
360 observations
Location of FDC and hydrants
Preplanning information
Determining additional resources
What does the size up begin?
The development of an IAP=
Incident action plan
Incident commander must attempt to rescue what
Savable persons
What three things to consider with rescue
Persons visibly trapped
Reported missing
Potential for endangerment
When an incident is impacting an area other than initial location it’s called what
Exposure
Confinement refers to what
Protecting interior exposures
extinguishment involves
What’s necessary to put out the fire?
Primary reason for overhaul
Make sure fire is completely extinguished
Overhaul can also help with what
Preserving evidence
What two things does overhaul accomplish in order
fire extinguishment
Preserve evidence
When should the IC implement ventilation?
As soon as possible
When can ventilation begin?
At any point
What is the purpose of salvage operations?
Reduce damage
When can salvage be done?
At any point during rule of eight
