TB 164 Optional Transitional Attack with Handlines

Question 1

The LAFD definition of a Transitional Attack is the coordinated application of water with a _____ from the exterior of a structure that provides a brief “break of the fire triangle” by cooling the environment prior to transitioning into an offensive attack.

Answer 1

straight stream

Question 2

the LAFD has used terms such as “______” or “______”

Answer 2

Taking the heat out of it / Taking the punch out of it

Question 3

A Transitional Attack is an exterior application of water using a handline with a _____, as soon as possible to reduce heat prior to firefighters entering the structure.

Answer 3

straight stream

Question 4

This method underscores the fact that the faster water is applied, the quicker interior conditions become _____

Answer 4

safer and more tenable.

Question 5

The UL, ATF, and NIST studies all show that water applied through a window or door exhausting fire or high velocity turbulent smoke can have a positive impact on interior conditions by reducing temperatures thus, ______.

Answer 5

improving survivability of civilians and increasing firefighter safety.

Question 6

Transitional Attack is not intended to provide final extinguishment; therefore, _______.

Answer 6

interior attack teams must be ready to immediately engage in interior fire attack following the termination of exterior water application

Question 7

ONLY apply water into windows or doors that have “____” or _____.

Answer 7

fire showing / volatile smoke indicative of imminent flashover.

Question 8

Transitional Attack streams SHALL only flow water until a _______ (i.e. bulk of fire is knocked down).

Answer 8

change in conditions are seen

Question 9

To use this technique effectively, direct a STRAIGHT STREAM through an open window or door at an ____ of the involved room.

Answer 9

exaggerated angle towards the ceiling

Question 10

The straight stream shall be directed at a steep angle and toward the ceiling so it has the least amount of effect on the existing _____.

Answer 10

thermal balance

Question 11

Do not use a ______ while flowing the straight stream into the opening.

Answer 11

swirling motion

Question 12

Do not use a _____ other than a straight stream.

Answer 12

fog pattern or any stream

Question 13

A fog pattern would cover the entire opening and not allow _______.

Answer 13

steam/smoke to exhaust

Question 14

A fog pattern would rapidly create additional ______.

Answer 14

steam and thoroughly disrupt the thermal balance.