SOP 407 Ventilation

Question 1

Ventilation operations shall be based upon a thorough size up that includes what factors?

Answer 1

• Ventilation supports the IAP
• Location and degree of fire involvement
• Location of occupants and firefighters
• Building construction
• Exposures
• Environmental conditions such as wind
• Risk Benefit analysis

Question 2

All ventilation operations shall be what?

Answer 2

Coordinated with fire attack

Question 3

What are the requirements for vertical ventilation to be effective?

Answer 3

• The hole must be located appropriately to minimize fire spread and release heat and smoke.
• The hole must be large enough in relation to building size and fire involvement.
• Obstructions must be removed between the hole and the fire area.

Question 4

What needs to be established prior to vertical ventilation operations taking place?

Answer 4

A roof size up and having a secondary means of egress in place

Question 5

Positive pressure ventilation is considered to be what?

Answer 5

A post control tactic