Suppressing Structure Fires Flashcards
what must fire attack be coordinated with?
forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, and utilities
what should hose line teams carry?
forcible entry tools, portable radio, and handlight
when can you use a narrow fog stream?
when vent has taken place
why should you NOT discharge water into smoke?
decreases visablilty and increases water damage
What are the three types of fire attack methods?
Direct, Indirect, and combination
when must a backup line be put in place?
same time as attack line
Three critical functions of backup line
protecting extreme fire behavior, protects means of egress, and additional fir suppression
In a multistory building where is fire attack started?
floor below the fire
Whats added to natural gas for smell?
mercaptan
Whats LPG
liquid petroleum gas
