SB 84-- Window Bars/SB 87-SUMMER HEAT STRESS

Question 1

Construction of window bars…

Answer 1

thins aluminum child guards to heavy wrought iron and steel

-some set in brick or mortar…others bolted or screwed into wooden frame of window or door

Question 2

Buildings equipped with window bars entered into CIDS…

Answer 2

UNIT transmitting 10-75, fire in a building with window bars, state the presence of window bars

Question 3

An additional ._________ special called

Answer 3

ENGINE AND LADDER ,
SPECIAL CALLED LADDER SHOULD BE TL, if one is not on initial assignment

-indications people are trapped, ensure response of rescue company

Question 4

Special called ladder company can operate as a unit and remove window bars…

Answer 4

_if possible, leave front of fire building available to TL

Question 5

UNIT ASSIGNED to remove window bars, should ensure that…

Answer 5

AT LEAST ONE WINDOW ON FIRE FLOOR AND FLOOR ABOVE IS CLEARED OF BARS
-COMMUNICATE location of cleared bars to ALL UNITS

Question 6

An engine on the scene or special called engine can provide …

Answer 6

AN EXTERIOR HOSELINE to protect civilians or members trapped inside a building behind window bars or members removing window bars

Question 7

COMPANY OFFICERS need to notify the IC of the future need for relief of their units before their members become physically over stressed..

Answer 7

important in OVERHAUL stage , but even more so in pre control phase

Question 8

Remove HELMETS and COATS, open front flap of their pants ..

Answer 8

AS SOON AS OPERATIONS SAFELY PERMIT
-drink cold water or diluted replacement beverage (20 oz initially then 6-8 oz every 15 minutes ) AVOID sports drinks -seek cool, shady areas
-casually moving will enhance rehydration due to increased blood circulation
NO MEMBER SHOULD BE ALONE during R&R PHASE
-ANY MEMBER exhibiting signs or symptoms of heat stress should be evaluated by EMS
-DO NOT OMIT ANY PPE TO ALLEVIATE HEAT STRESS

Question 9

INDICATIONS (not known) of PEOPLE TRAPPED?

Answer 9

Ensure RESCUE response

Question 10

Tower LADDER best PLATFORM to work from, however…

Answer 10

AERIAL and PORTABLE are permissible

clear ONE WINDOW on fire floor AND one on FLOOR ABOVE

Question 11

ENGINE operating FIRST line must employ aggressive interior attack to control fire and protect interior stairs .

Answer 11

SECOND LINE stretched should back up first line, if not needed ,go to FLOOR ABOVE