Vacant Bldgs.

Question 1

Paramount Concern

1.1.3

Answer 1

Life hazard & safety of M’s

Question 2

Paramount Importance

1.5.1

Answer 2

Personal INJ. Hazard to FF’s

Question 3

Most important aspect determining initial attack strategy, i.e. Interior OR Exterior

2.2.1

Answer 3

Structural stability of V.B. OR PARTS OF THE BLDG.

Question 4

Most important consideration in size-up

2.2.3

Answer 4

Protection of life

Question 5

Before any interior ops., 2 points are paramount:

2.2.6

Answer 5

No rush approach

More time than usual for physical size-up

Question 6

Primary emphasis

8.1

Answer 6

Exterior attack

Question 7

Decision as to method of attack

“General Considerations”

1.4.1

Answer 7

“N.E.L.L.”

N umber of units responding to initial alarm
E xposure problems
L ife ~ Known OR Indicated presence in BLDG
L oc. & extent of fire

Question 8

Decision as to method of attack

“Specific Considerations”

1.4.2

Answer 8

“C.L.A.N.S. - P.A.L.”

C onstruction, size & shale of bldg
L ength of time bldg vacant
A ccess
N umber/Loc/Severity of Previous fires
S tructural stability of bldg (MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT 
     DETERMINING INITIAL ATTACK STRATEGY - Int or Ext)
P revious occupancy
A bandoned materials/Accum. Rubbish
L oc problems

Question 9

Advantages to I.L.P.

3.1.1.B & C

Answer 9

“E.C.C. F.L.I.E.S.”

ECC in better position
F ast water
L ower eng. pressures
I n position for ext. stream ops.
E quip. Closer to fire
S horter & faster stretches

Question 10

Disadvantages to I.L.P.

3.1.1.B & C

Answer 10

“Damage W.A/T.C.H.”

DAMAGE to rig from debris
W ater supply ltd. to supply line/hydrant
A/T = AL/TL blocked out by pumped
C apacity (FULL) may not be reached
H ydrant ~ May be blocked out from next hydrant IF 1st OOS