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What is the PDA of a fire in a building |
2 pumping appliances |
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Within what times scales should appliances be at an incident |
Lfb aims to get: The first fire engine to an incident within average of 6 minutes To get the second fire engine to an incident within an average of 8 minutes To get a fire engine anywhere in London with 12 minutes on 95% of occasions |
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What is the purpose of a PDA |
To make sure the right appliances are in attendance to deal with an incident before it has a chance to develop |
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What are the general considerations for firefighting in buildings |
Life risk Access Construction Fixed installations Fire growth Contents |
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What information can you get from fire survival guidance call/important information gathered by control from an FSG call |
Number of flat/house Number of persons involved Location of caller within premises and access point Condition at their location Proximity to the fire if known Latest advice given by control Ti eof FSG call Ti expected |
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Why is it important to update control on actions being taken to resolve a FSG call |
This will greatly enhance the advice given to the FSG callers |
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What are the 4 types of high risk contents and storage that can cause a problem for firefighters |
Highly flammable or hazardous goods Goods which become hazardous when involved in a fire for example plastics, foam filled furniture Storage of goods stacked high Priceless and valuable property |
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What are 5 types of PROCESS that can cause high risk/a problem to firefighters |
-Manufacturing premises with a complex layout of production lines -Chemical processes -Production of plastic, foam or rubber goods -Processes involving acid or acid baths -Work that takes place at major production plants, oil refineries and steel works |
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Why are familiarisation visits and preplanning important |
Previous knowledge about a building its contents and the processes carried out in the building ensure the IC decides and implements appropriate firefighting tactics and procedures. This allows them to deal with building fire incidents safely and effectively |
