SOG FIRE 008 Collapse Zones Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 4th leading cause of firefighter death in the US
A
Collapse
2
Q
When shall collapse zones be established
A
Heavy fire with no progress after 10 minutes in a wood framed or ordinary building
Walls/floors bowing/Distortion of doors/windows
Beams pulling away from supports
Minimal Runoff while using master streams
NEw cracks developing or moving or wall damage under stream impact
3
Q
What is the collapse zone?
A
Ground area the falling wall will cover with its material during the collapse
4
Q
What is the distance of the collapse zone?
A
1.5 times the height of building extending out from base of structure
5
Q
Who should broadcast, on all channels, that a collapse zone has been initiated
A
Dispatch
