Truck And Rescue Tactics Flashcards
If there is a fire in the attic where should the turntable be placed
In front of the upwind exposure
If it is a contents fire with aggressive interior attack where should the turntable be placed?
In front of the involved unit
For a heavily involved situation that may require the use of elevated master streams where should the turntable be placed from the first truck
In front of the most threatened exposure
For a heavily involved situation that may require the use of elevated master streams the turntable of the second truck should be positioned where?
In front of the next most severely exposed unit
What type of latter truck is most effective when elevated master streams become necessary?
Tower ladder
After ensuring entry the initial actions of the first arriving truck or rescue squad will be what?
Primary search
Ventilation
Laddering
Before venting what needs to be in place and ready
The initial charged line
In most cases ventilation should occur how?
Top down
What are the two most dangerous areas to search?
The area closest to the fire on the fire floor
In the area directly above the fire
What areas are generally considered to be the most critical areas to search
Means of egress
Sleeping areas
What two reasons is ventilation preformed?
Support a search - venting for life
Support the fire attack - venting for fire
How will venting for life be accomplished
Through aggressive removal of windows where appropriate
How will venting for fire be accomplished?
Through the coordinated and limited removal or opening of windows in the fire area
When will the roof need to be ventilated
When the fire has entered the attic area
Extended into the structure walls
Or has considerable hold of the top floor
Flattering at a townhouse fire should be done to where?
All available sides of all floors above ground level with the attention given to the bedroom windows
