Window Blanket/ some KO

Question 0

May be used pre-deployment prior to window failure?

Answer 0

True

Question 1

__% decrease in temperature, significant flame reduction & increase in smoke condition

Answer 1

50% decrease in temperature

Question 2

Blanket can cover at least two windows?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Who deploys blanket?

Answer 3

Any unit

Question 4

Who assigns spotter ?

Answer 4

The assigned unit or IC shall designate a spotter

Question 5

Who does spotter rpt any changes in conditions to?

Answer 5

IC.

**spotter equipped with H/T & binoculars from Battalion vehicle.

Question 6

Who assigns members to the floor below?

Answer 6

Officer of blanket deploying unit assigns members to floor below to secure blanket

Question 7

Just before the blanket is put in place __ makes announcement to all units?

Answer 7

IC

Question 8

Upon completion of ops the __ will secure blanket until arrival of __ ?

Answer 8

IC, safety battalion…**officer of confiscated blanket will prepare a brief letterhead rpt to Chief of Operations. ***replacement Blanket from Tech services. KO – division

Question 9

Can KO or Blanket be deployed at drill ?

Answer 9

Never

Question 10

Inspected weekly at MUD & after each use. Inspection reveals that aluminized foil is peeling & separating – do what?

Answer 10

OOS

Question 11

Tape all straps of blanket?

Answer 11

False, just top never bottom

Question 12

Blanket dimensions?

Answer 12

10’ x 12’. KO: 8’ x 6’

Question 13

Equipment needed?

Answer 13

Blanket. 2 - 6’ hooks, 2 - sets of f/e tools including hydra ram/rabbit

Question 14

Before deploying blanket remove window, child guards, window gates?

Answer 14

Open window – not remove. Do not remove unless absolutely necessary.

Question 15

The blanket can only be lowered from floor above?

Answer 15

F. Two floors above. **Just before the blanket is put into place IC makes announcement to all units.

Question 16

Corner window deployment. Unable to get the corner strap to an adjoining window - do what?

Answer 16

Hold both straps in same window

Question 17

KO will only be deployed on orders of 1st Ladder Officer and/or IC

Answer 17

True; false as of 4/14 IC only

Question 18

Deployment FF must have face piece on when deploying KO ?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

KO is deployed in what position?

Answer 19

Vertical position only. NEVER horizontal…

Question 20

Do not throw KO. Let it ‘drop’. When assured target window covered tie off ?

Answer 20

Do not tie off KO

Question 21

When can KO be removed?

Answer 21

KO removed when fire is EXTINGUISHED. Must be approved by IC. Request for removal will be made by Ladder Co Officer inside fire apt - after consulting Eng Officer in charge of HL in apt.

Question 22

NEW: KO: when the receiving & deploying FF are in position & ready, notify the __ that the KO is in position & ready to be deployed? A. 1st ladder B. 2nd ladder C. IC

Answer 22

2nd ladder. ***KO only deployed on orders of IC