Sprinklers & Drenchers 047

Question 1

If sprinklers are activated and there is no obvious sign of fire, what should be your actions

Answer 1

Thorough search of the building

Try and put the system in working order

Question 2

Can the brigade shut Gongs down

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What should the OIC do on immediate arrival to a building with sprinkler/drencher systems

Answer 3

Station a member of staff at the main control valve to ensure the valve is in the open position and is not closed except by the order of the OIC

Question 4

What info should be included in the stop message at this incident

Answer 4

The number of sprinkler heads activated