Single Family Manual Flashcards
Gypsum board is also commenly referred to as?
Drywall
Single Family’s with the exception of McMansions typically have a LOW fire load, what does that mean, and what hoseline would suffice?
10 gpm/ 100 sqft of involved area (it would typicallu take 10 gpm to extinguish that area)
And 1 3/4 hoesline would suffice
If working off any roof, what must you be sure to do?
Be sure your supported via an aerial device.
Response for SFD fires?
4 Engines 2 Trucks 1 Squad 1 EMS Unit 2 Battalion Chiefs 1 EMS Supervisor 1 Command Aide
What is in a Tanker Task Force?
3 Tankers
1 Engine Company
1 Battalion Chief
1st Engine Positioning?
Park in position to allow rapid deployment of hoseline, leaving priority position for truck.
2nd Engine Positioning and duties
Complete lay out for water supply from 1st Engine, Back-Up line
3rd Engine positioning and duties
Position close to allow crew rapid access while maintaining access and egress to incident, position on secondary water and inspect side Charlie
4th Engine positioning and duties
Position out of the way, crew assumes RIT, Driver may be assigned to supply water to 3rd Engine
1st Truck positioning and duties
Most strategic location, normally in front of structure (Alpha side), to allow deployment of ground ladders
2nd Truck positioning and responsibilities
Position as close to scene and assist 1st truck, visualize side Charlie, Ground Ladders & Trucks ops in the rear
Keep rear behind truck open at least _____ ft for ground ladders.
50 ft
If wind-driven fire conditions are present, NO ________ shall be performed, until directed by command.
Horizontal Ventilation
If master streams are used for fire attack, what must be done?
Interior crews relocated in structure, away from where the water will be flowed.
1st Truck duties
Force entry and ladder structure, start with A side.