TOOLS 2 KO CURTAIN Flashcards
Testing at NIST showed an immediate___% decrease in temperatures and significant flame reduction when the KO curtain is deployed
50%
What will increase when the KO curtain is deployed
Smoke condition
When is the KO curtain inspected
Weekly at MUD
What is inspected on the KO curtain
The 4 ropes
The 5 aluminum bars
The stitching
When rolling up the KO curtain where are the top ropes placed
5-10 inches from the top edge of the curtain
When rolling up the KO curtain which way are the reflective stripes facing
Up
When repacking the KO curtain are the ropes clipped or unclipped
Unclipped
Upon completion of operations where the KO curtain has been deployed what does the IC have to do
Secure the KO curtain until the arrival of the Safety Battalion or their designee. Safety battalion will secure the KO curtain and conduct any required investigation and then turn the KO over to R&D.
If the safety battalion is not available to secure the KO curtain after it has been deployed the IC shall
Secure the KO curtain and notify R&D
Who prepares a letterhead report after a KO curtain has been confiscated
Ladder Company officer where the KO curtain came from
What is included in the report from the ladder officer of the unit where the confiscated KO curtain came from
- Detail the use of the device
- Detail any damage to the KO curtain
- Any other important info
- Report sent to Chief of OPS
- Copy to Chief of Fire Academy
Who do you contact to replace a KO curtain
Division has 2 spare KO Curtains
Can you deploy a KO curtain for drill purposes
Under No Circumstances
Are their training KO curtains available
Yes, the Division has them. The DC in charge of training for each division will distribute the training KO curtains
What happens if a KO curtain is damaged in other than fire operations
Company Commander will complete a letterhead report with all details to the Chief Of Operations
