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Basements can extend beyond the boundary of the building above ground. True or false? |
True. |
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List 7 hazards associated with basement fires. |
Ventilation difficult to achieve (must be controlled). Confined space. Limited access. Radio communications. Heat barrier. Lack of reference points. Difficulty locating seat of fire. |
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Describe the heat barrier. |
The entrance to basement acts as chimney for the products of combustion. Creating harsher conditions then on the basement floor. |
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List 4 types of basement openings. |
Pavement, stallboard lights. Cellar flaps. Chutes. Smoke extractors (marked with signs sometimes. |
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When can information be gathered on a specific basement and where should it be recorded? |
On 72D familiarisation visits. Recorded on MDT. |
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What types of info should BA teams look for in a basement fire? List 4. |
Location of fire. Location of over openings. Layout of basement. Fixed installations. |
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List firefighting procedures for a basement 6. |
Fire spread. Ventilation. Correct fire fighting techniques. Securing escape route. TIC. Comms. |
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What three things should be done when venting basement. |
Withdraw BA crews. Cover openings. Under the IC. |
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What are 6 FF techniques to be used in basements. |
Stay low. Min weight of attack 45mm. Support crew on egress 45mm jet. Correct pulse techniques. Warn other BA crews. Below heat barrier before water application. |
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What measures need to be in plave before basement procedure is implented? |
Pump twinned from hydrant or inexhaustable supply. FF BA crew min weight of attack 45m. Safety team protecting egress 45mm jet. |
