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trash fires should be approached _____
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approached from UPWIND
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large piles of rubbish or trash should be attacked (offensively or defensively?) And only after _____ and _____
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• DEFENSIVELY
• exposures protected • containment lines in place |
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for a dumpster, trash or chute fire, _____ is strongly encouraged for extinguishment
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Class A foam
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T/F: a TIC can be used to confirm overhaul on a chimney fire.
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False: APIC cannot be relied upon to find all the fire, e.g., embers between floors and behind concrete
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what seven things should be kept in mind with respect to a trash chute fire?
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• class A foam
• check utility pokes throughs • check each floor • check roof at vent pipe • if sprinklered, ensure control valve is on • TIC is unreliable • standby for several hours |