sog 3 structure fire operations Flashcards
what is the firefighting standard that the SLCFD operates by?
an aggressive interior fire attack
what type of fire attack increases the chance of saving lives and property?
interior attack that is properly performed
what must be evaluated prior to starting interior operations
risk assessment
when will a RIT team be established
on any IDLH incident
what are the incident objectives
life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation, environmental conservation
what are the tactical objectives
rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguish, overhaul, ventilation, salvage
this is a primary tool to be used during size up, fire attack, search and rescue, and overhaul
thermal imager camera
what does can stand for
conditions, actions, needs
a brief sizeup will be followed by what
360 degree of the incident
side alpha will be identified by what
geographical location
if unable to perform a complete 360 degree of the incident, what need to be done
incoming units and communications must be notified
positioning of apparatus will be based on what?
the determination of the officer on the first arriving apparatus, overall objectives, fire extent and location, water source, type of structure, structural integrity, additional resources, overhead power lines, contents-explosives, hazmat, etc
what is the distance of the collapse zone?
one and a half times the height of the building
apparatus should park on the same side of the street as the structure for what reason
in order to leave a lane of traffic for additional units if conditions allow
units without an assignments will stage where
a minimum of one block away for the scene awaiting direction for the IC.
when is formal activation of the IMS required
two or more companies, judgment of on scene ranking officer, or an incident has potential for escalation.
who has the option of establishing or passing command
the first arriving company officer
the IC shall establish command and name the incident. they will remain in command until what things take place?
command is transferred or incident is stabilized and command is terminated
once command is established all fire ground operations shall go through command with what exception
imminent life safety hazards
once command is established it is imperative that what is communicated over the radio
level of accountability
what is level 1 accountability
personnel accountability tag placed on the unit identification pad
what is level 2 accountability
UIP placed on designated tactical accountability/entry board (TAEB)
what is level 3 accountability
personnel that are making entry into the hazardous area are to remove second pat and attach it to the entry board at the controlled entry point.
hose is laid from the water source to the fire
forward lay
hose is laid from the fire to the water source
reverse lay
supply lines shall be a minimum of
3 inches
anticipated water flows of less than 500 GPM will require
one 3 inch supply line
water flows of 500-1000gpm will require
two 3 inch supply lines
water flows of 1000-1500 GPM will require
three 3 inch supply lines
where shall the first due tanker be placed
as near as possible to the attack engine with the egress for refill a priority
when a first due engine establishes its own water supply, a four way valve (humat) will be placed on the ____hydrant outlet?
4 1/2 outlet
what may be needed to supply apparatus for defensive operations, aerial devices and large fire volume?
an independent, secondary water source
what is the highest tactical priority?
life safety
the IC should consider the potential for rescue when?
at all times
what will help the IC identify the rescue situation
type of occupancy, time of day, and visual clues
in a multiple story building where are the search priorities
the immediate fire area and the floor above the fire
what are the common types of searches
right hand, left hand, targeted, orientated, and wide area
when is a rapid primary search initiated
when there is an indication of viable life and the structure is still tenable.
firefighters should search areas based on
reported victim location, the area closest to the fire, the largest number of possible victims, and then the remainder of the structure
a secondary search of the structure should be performed when
conditions allow, smoke conditions improve
if possible the secondary search should be performed by who
a different crew than the primary search
notify the IC for what reasons
victim has been found, secondary search is all clear, or any significant changes
what has the greatest impact on the outcome of the incident
the initial attack lines
who should identify the location and extent of the fire, then select the appropriate tactics to overcome the volume of fire
the company officer
what is the minimum hose line that will be deployed on all fires with structural involvement.
1 3/4
additional attack lines should be based on what factors
fire conditions and water supply
what should the diameter of the backup hoseline be
equal or greater than the attack line and if possible utilize a separate engine to supply the backup line
when may a defensive attack be initiated
at large or expanding fire operations, when the structure is untenable, or until ventilation occurs and firefighters can safely enter the structure.
what should be a priority during defensive attack
exposure protection
this type of attack is a shift from offensive to defensive or vise versa?
transitional attack
the opening or breaking of windows or creating any opening in the structure will be coordinated with who
the IC and the fire attack group.
before interior operations take place what needs to be done
multiple means of egress should be provided and controlled, opening or removing of hurricane protection systems and security bars should be considered
what are the reasons for ventilation of a structure
increase survivability for victims, change fire direction, stop fire from moving, decrease smoke and heat for interior crews
ventilations should be coordinated with who
fire attack group through the IC
what are the appropriate tools for ventilation
chainsaw, reciprocating saw, k-12, flat head axe, roof hook, pike pole, flashlights, hose lines, and ladders
when can salvage be started
at the same time as a fire attack
what is the goal of salvage
aimed at preventing or limiting secondary losses
what level of protection will be worn during overhaul
full PPE
the building being overhauled should be left how?
as safe and habitable condition as possible
