Section IV - Chapter 3 - Structral Triage and Exposure Protection Techniques Flashcards
The ____________, _________, and _____________ of structures to be triaged and protected are the major factors to be considered when determining what type of fire apparatus is best suited for a job.
assignment, location, and accessibility
p 241
When conducting a mobile attack on a grass fire, the ability to _______ while _________ is essential. Apparatus with shorter ______________ are generally better suited for this type of assignment.
pump / rolling / wheelbases
p 241
Types of assignments
Some hose lay evolutions may require a pump capable of delivering pressures up to ______ psi.
450
p 241
Off road assignments are generally best suited for _______ _________.
brush engines
p 241
Structure protection from roadways is best accomplished by fire engines with ?
large water tank capacities. The bigger the water tank is, the better.
p 241
A ________ ______ is a combination of a designated number of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a leader.
strike team
p 241
Task forces differ from strike teams in that they are made up of ________ ___________ assembled for a particular tactical need.
unlike resources
p 242
Staged strike teams must be able to respond within ____ minutes.
3
p 242
Fire engine ____________ and apparatus ___________ are critical parts of wildland fire fighting.
deployment / placement
p 242
_________ _________ must be identified and the locations communicated to all involved personnel.
Escape routes
p 242
The most important thing to consider when parking fire apparatus is the ?
safety of the personnel and equipment
p 242
- Use __________ or _________ __________ as protection from heat, flames, and smoke.
buildings / natural barriers
p 242
Do not park at top of ________, natural __________, or _________. Know the terrain around you and use it to your advantage and safety.
draws / chimneys / saddles
p 242
Do not park under _______ _______.
power lines
p 242
Do not _________ out too far. __________ contact is the best.
spread / visual
p 243
- Do not make unnecessary long _______ ______.
hose lays
p 243
Use of water
Do not wet down ahead of the fire or try to pre treat _______ _________ roofs with water.
wood shingle / they dry too fast
p 243
Use of water
Pre-treating with ______ ____ foam or gel can be very effective on wood shingle roofs and provide some degree of protection if you must leave an area where you have been trying to protect structures.
Class A
p 243
When possible, remove __________ _____________, such as garden furniture, firewood piles, etc, from around the structure that require more water use and will contribute to structure loss.
strategic combustibles
p 243
Use of water
Let everything burn that is not vital to ______ _________.
fire control
p 243
Consider ordering a sufficient number of _______ ________ to keep engine companies adequately supplied.
water tenders
p 243
________ or ________ water tenders can keep several engine companies adequately supplied, depending on travel time and the distance between the engines and the closest fire hydrant or other water sources.
One or two
p 243-244
Prior to the fire threat
Close all ______ and __________, including _________ _______, to keep out smoke, heat and flames.
doors / Windows / garage doors
p 244
Prior to the fire threat
Remove lighter, lace type __________ from windows on the exposed side of the house, but leave ________ ________ in place when they may provide additional heat insulation.
curtains / heavy drapes
p 244
Prior to the fire threat
Remove any combustibles from the vicinity of ______ tanks, and shut off the _____ supply to the structure.
LPG / gas
p 244
Prior to the fire threat
Turn on some _______ in and around the structure so that it can be seen at night.
lights
p 244
Prior to the fire threat
The front lawn is often a good location for what ?
civilian motor vehicles
p 244
During fire exposure
One of the most common errors firefighters make when attempting to protect structures from wildland fires is to ?
lay hoselines too far
p 245
Improper ____________ ___________ and clogging the the roadways with _____________ __________ are also common mistakes that can make it virtually impossible to access structures and could endanger personnel and equipment.
apparatus placement / unnecessary vehicles
p 245
During fire exposure
Another common mistake is wasting time and energy on structures that will be _______ no matter what effort is attempted. These types of structures are called “_____________”.
lost / “indefensible”
p 245
Safety
Pre-treat the area with ?
Class A foam / gel if available
p 245
Safety
If the fire is too hot, retreat into the __________, an enclosed _________, fire engine ______, even a ___________ _______ temporarily, or retreat to predetermined safety zones.
structure / vehicle / cab / swimming pool
p 245
Safety
Keep fire apparatus ________ and _______ with the fire from structure to structure, but do not forget to __________ structures after the fire passes.
mobile / move / recheck
p 245
Safety
Position the apparatus on the ___________ adjacent to structures whenever possible and choose between heading with direction of ______ travel or heading toward a pre-established ________ route.
roadway / fire / escape
p 245
Safety
Keep ___________ and __________ on at all times for visibility.
headlights and spotlights
p 245
Safety
Keep ____________ closed and ______ feet of charged _____ or _____ inch pre connected hose coiled on top of the apparatus for engine company protection.
windows / 100 / 1 1/2 or 1 3/4
p 245
Safety
Stay out of topographical _________, _______, and __________.
saddles, chutes and chimneys
p 246
Ideally, evacuation is primarily a ______ _____________ problem, leaving the fire department free to operate.
law enforcement
p 246
What to tell civilians about the dangers:
Provide basic _________ information and attempt to provide a __________ effect.
safety / calming
p 246
If civilians are determined to stay with their homes, explain basic protection concepts and emphasize the need to maintain family _______ and _________.
unity and control
p 246
The most difficult decisions to make when protecting structures from a wildland fire is to determine which structures are ___________: Only attempt to save structures that present a ______ _____________ for success.
defensible / high probability
p 246
Homes with good ________ are more likely to be saved than home that are difficult to __________ or _______ around.
access / approach or move
p 246
Guidelines for structure protection:
- Determine the type of _______ coverings and consider combustibility.
- Use _______ ___ ______ whenever possible to increase your chances of success.
roof / Class A foam
p 246-247
