TOOLS 3 FIRE WINDOW BLANKET Flashcards
What will increase when the fire window blanket is deployed
Smoke
What will decrease when the fire window blanket is deployed
50% in temperatures
Prior to a window failing can the fire window blanket be deployed
Yes
What color is the bag that the fire window blanket is kept in
White
Can the blanket cover more than one window
Yes it is large enough to cover 2 windows
The bottom of the blanket is
Weighted
Who must bring the Fire Window Blankets to the floor above
The Rescue floor above team and the
Squad floor above team. If the blanket is going to be deployed they must assist
Can any unit or units be used to deploy a Fire Window Blanket
Yes
Who shall designate a Spotter to observe the blanket from the exterior
The assigned unit deploying it or the IC
What does the spotter need to be equipped with
HT
Binoculars
Where does the spotter obtain his binoculars
From the battalion vehicle
Who assigns members to the floor below to secure the fire window blanket
The officer of the unit deploying the blanket
Due to the length of the top supporting straps the blanket can be lowered from
2 floors above the fire
What must the IC do before the blanket is put in place
IC must make HT announcement to all units
Can you drill with the Fire Window Blanket
Under No Circumstances
Fire window blanket shall be inspected
Weekly at MUD
When repacking the Fire window blanket NEVER
Use tape on the bottom straps
Who carries the Fire Window Blanket on their apparatus
All Rescues and Squads
Some selected Battalions
The training fire window blanket has a 3rd strap located in the middle on the top of the blanket. This strap is
NOT to be used
