Transitional Attack SOP Flashcards
It was widely accepted and taught that attacking a fire from the outside may
Push the fire through other parts of the building
Traditionally, it has also been taught that fire should almost exclusively be fought from
The front door or from the unburdened side
What does NIST stand for
National Institute of Standards and Technology
What does UL stand for
Underwriters laboratories
What did the national institute of standards and technology and underwriters laboratories discover regarding the movement of fire and combustion gases when water is introduced correctly?
When water is correctly introduced into the fire from the outside, it did not push any fire or superheated gases
When water is correctly introduced from the fire from the outside what effect did it have on interior conditions?
It produced a dramatic cooling in almost every other space in the building- even far from the stream.
When water is correctly introduced from the exterior of a structure does it have an effect on survivability for victims? How so?
Yes. By producing a dramatic cooling effect in almost every space- including far from the stream
What impact does Transitional attack have on fire growth and interior temperature?
Transitional attacking slows down Fire growth and lowers internal temperature
After transitional attack is complete, what next step is critical in controlling the fire?
Rapidly entering the structure and performing aggressive fire attack.
Why is it vital to control the fire as soon as possible?
Fires are reaching flashover today faster than ever before.
Transitional attack definition
An aggressive, offensive exterior fire attack that occurs just prior to entry, search, and tactical ventilation.
“Resetting the fire” definition
Benchmark used when initiating a transitional attack
“Reset complete” definition
Benchmark used when the transitional attack is complete
Conditions that may warrant a transitional attack
A. Significant fire venting from an opening such as door or window
B. fire companies have not made entry
C. Significant heat from fire will endanger SAFD personnel making an immediate entry
D. There will be a delay in attacking the fire- such as forcible entry challenge or fire showing in 2nd or 3rd floor
Can an exterior or transitional attack be combined with an interior attack?
No
