unit 5: water supply, fixed fire protection systems, and salvage

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UNIT 5: UNIT 5: WATER SUPPLY, FIXED FIRE WATER SUPPLY, FIXED FIRE

PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AND SALVAGESALVAGE

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OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

• Identify the principles of water supply and tactics Identify the principles of water supply and tactics for establishing water supplies using municipal for establishing water supplies using municipal sources, static sources, and portable sources.sources, static sources, and portable sources.

• Identify the principles and tactics to achieve Identify the principles and tactics to achieve salvage.salvage.

• Explain the correct procedures and select the Explain the correct procedures and select the appropriate size hoselines for attaching to a fire appropriate size hoselines for attaching to a fire department connection.department connection.

The students will:The students will:

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OBJECTIVES (cont'd)OBJECTIVES (cont'd)

• Describe the procedures for deployment of Describe the procedures for deployment of a hoseline from a standpipe system.a hoseline from a standpipe system.

• Using the command sequence cycle, develop Using the command sequence cycle, develop a water supply action plan based on the a water supply action plan based on the incident presented. incident presented.

• Using the command sequence cycle, develop Using the command sequence cycle, develop a salvage action plan based on the incident a salvage action plan based on the incident presented. presented.

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DEFINITION OF WATER DEFINITION OF WATER SUPPLYSUPPLY

The tactical operation of providing The tactical operation of providing sufficient water to meet needed fire sufficient water to meet needed fire flows at fire incidents.flows at fire incidents.

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PRINCIPLE OF WATER PRINCIPLE OF WATER SUPPLYSUPPLY

Develop water supply adequate to Develop water supply adequate to support all fireground operations.support all fireground operations.

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MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLYMUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY

PumpPumpWaterWaterTowerTower

CityCity

PumpPump

GravityGravity

SourceSource

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MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMSMUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS

• Know quantity of water available.Know quantity of water available.

• Flow is determined at low demand Flow is determined at low demand times.times.

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DEAD END MAINSDEAD END MAINSLOOP SYSTEMLOOP SYSTEM

Water DistributionWater Distribution

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MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMMUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Select size and number of supply linesSelect size and number of supply lines

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600 ft600 ft.. 10 psi10 psiResidualResidual

65 psi65 psi

Hose SizeHose Size2-1/2"2-1/2"

3"3"3-1/2"3-1/2"

4"4"5"5"

gpm flowinggpm flowing 210210 330330 520520 670670 1,2501,250

Source: Fire Stream Management Handbook, p. 16Source: Fire Stream Management Handbook, p. 16..

FLOW WITH INCREASED HOSE DIAMETERFLOW WITH INCREASED HOSE DIAMETER

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STATIC WATER SYSTEMSSTATIC WATER SYSTEMS

• Preplan to locate sourcesPreplan to locate sources

• Use relay pumpingUse relay pumping

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RELAYING WATERRELAYING WATER

700 feet700 feet

2-1/2"2-1/2" HoseHose

1,200 feet1,200 feet

5"5" HoseHose

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PORTABLE WATER SOURCESPORTABLE WATER SOURCES

• Tanker/Tender effectivenessTanker/Tender effectiveness

• Tanker/Tender delivery rateTanker/Tender delivery rate

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TANKER/TENDER DELIVERY TANKER/TENDER DELIVERY CYCLECYCLE

The time it takes a tanker/tender to The time it takes a tanker/tender to set up, dump the water, travel to the set up, dump the water, travel to the fill site, fill up, and return to the fill site, fill up, and return to the dump site.dump site.

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TANKER/TENDER DELIVERY RATETANKER/TENDER DELIVERY RATE

2,500 Gallon2,500 GallonTanker/TenderTanker/Tender

TDR =TDR =

125 Gallons125 Gallons

MinuteMinute

2500 Gallons2500 Gallons

20 Minutes20 Minutes

==

20 Minutes20 MinutesTo Dump, Travel, FillTo Dump, Travel, Fill,,

Travel BackTravel Back

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SETTING UP FILL AND SETTING UP FILL AND DUMP SITESDUMP SITES

• Locate for best accessLocate for best access

• Avoid backing upAvoid backing up

• Assign water supply officerAssign water supply officer

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WATER SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY COORDINATIONCOORDINATION

• Find out required fire flow from Find out required fire flow from Incident Commander (IC).Incident Commander (IC).

• Coordinate with end users to assure Coordinate with end users to assure adequate supply for all tactics.adequate supply for all tactics.

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WATER SUPPLY PLAN WATER SUPPLY PLAN

Command Sequence # 7Command Sequence # 7

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REVIEW SIZEUP REVIEW SIZEUP REPORT OF REPORT OF

FIREGROUND FIREGROUND CONDITIONS CONDITIONS

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SIZEUP REPORT OF FIREGROUND SIZEUP REPORT OF FIREGROUND CONDITIONSCONDITIONS

• Initial reportInitial reportTo be given immediately upon arrival on locationTo be given immediately upon arrival on location

• Exact location and conditions as observedExact location and conditions as observed– – Nothing showingNothing showing– – Size of structure--stories and dimensions--type of Size of structure--stories and dimensions--type of construction--occupied or vacantconstruction--occupied or vacant– – Smoke/Fire--location and densitySmoke/Fire--location and density– – Status of occupants--if knownStatus of occupants--if known– – Exposures--Sides A, B, C, D, or otherExposures--Sides A, B, C, D, or other– – Engine __ is establishing ___ Street Command.Engine __ is establishing ___ Street Command.

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SIZEUP REPORT OF FIREGROUND SIZEUP REPORT OF FIREGROUND CONDITIONS (cont'd)CONDITIONS (cont'd)

• Subsequent reportSubsequent reportInformation not immediately reported and/or Information not immediately reported and/or information developed upon investigation. information developed upon investigation. To be given ASAP or within 5 minutes.To be given ASAP or within 5 minutes.

• Progress reportProgress reportTo be given by the IC every 10 minutes until To be given by the IC every 10 minutes until fire is under control.fire is under control.

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COMMAND SEQUENCE COMMAND SEQUENCE WATER SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY

ACTION PLANACTION PLAN


125 18th Street125 18th Street

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COMMAND SEQUENCECOMMAND SEQUENCE # 7 WALK-AROUND # 7 WALK-AROUND

PLOT PLAN PLOT PLAN

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Walk-around125 18th St.Command

Sequence # 7

Four-story, 60' x 80', ordinary construction. Occupancy is a clothing distributor. All occupants have been removed. Building is not sprinklered.

Side ASide D

N

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Sides A and B


Sequence # 7

Side B

Side A

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Side B


Sequence # 7

WalkwaySide C

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Sides B and C

Side C Side B

WalkwayWalkwaySide CSide C

Exposure C1


Sequence # 7

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Sides C and DSides C and D

Side D

Side C


Sequence # 7

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Sides A and D


Sequence # 7

Side ASide D

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COMMAND SEQUENCE # 7 COMMAND SEQUENCE # 7 1ST ALARM RESOURCES1ST ALARM RESOURCES

• Engine 1Engine 1• Engine 2Engine 2• Engine 3Engine 3• Truck 1Truck 1• Squad 1Squad 1• Battalion Chief 1Battalion Chief 1

– – All companies staffed with four firefightersAll companies staffed with four firefighters– – Battalion Chief 1: 30-minute responseBattalion Chief 1: 30-minute response

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125 18th Street125 18th StreetCommand Command

Sequence # 7Sequence # 7

Heavy fire two windows, second floor, Side A. Medium smoke upper floors. All occupants have been removed. Building is not sprinklered.

Side A

Thursday 4PMThursday 4PMWind 10 MPHWind 10 MPHOut of the SouthOut of the SouthTemperature 9Temperature 9°°FF

N

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Stair and ElevatorShaft

Breezeway To1st Floor

Reception Area

Parking

N

Side A

Side C

Side B Side D

125 18th St.

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WHAT IS THE SITUATION?WHAT IS THE SITUATION?(SIZEUP)(SIZEUP)

Sizeup report example: Sizeup report example: • On location at 125 18th Street, four-story On location at 125 18th Street, four-story

building, 60' x 80', ordinary construction, building, 60' x 80', ordinary construction, occupied as a clothing distributor.occupied as a clothing distributor.

• Heavy fire and smoke two windows, second floor Heavy fire and smoke two windows, second floor Side A, medium smoke upper floors.Side A, medium smoke upper floors.

• All occupants have been removed.All occupants have been removed.• Exposure Side C is an attached walkway, no other Exposure Side C is an attached walkway, no other

immediate exposures. immediate exposures. • Engine 1 is establishing 18th Street Command.Engine 1 is establishing 18th Street Command.

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WATER SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY ACTION PLANACTION PLAN

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WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED?WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED?INCIDENT OBJECTIVESINCIDENT OBJECTIVES

Contain and control fire to room/ Contain and control fire to room/ building of origin.building of origin.

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WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?INCIDENT STRATEGY(IES)INCIDENT STRATEGY(IES)

• Exposure protectionExposure protection

• Confinement/Extinguishment Confinement/Extinguishment

• VentilationVentilation

• SalvageSalvage

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HOW ARE YOU GOING TO DO IT?HOW ARE YOU GOING TO DO IT?INCIDENT TACTICSINCIDENT TACTICS

• Exposure protectionExposure protection– – Deploy large diameter hoseline support for water supplyDeploy large diameter hoseline support for water supply– – Deploy one 1-3/4-inch hoseline to Side A third floor for exposure Deploy one 1-3/4-inch hoseline to Side A third floor for exposure protectionprotection

• Confinement/ExtinguishmentConfinement/Extinguishment– – Deploy one 2-1/2-inch hoseline to Side A second floor for Deploy one 2-1/2-inch hoseline to Side A second floor for confinement/extinguishmentconfinement/extinguishment– – Deploy one 1-3/4-inch hoseline to second floor Side A for backup Deploy one 1-3/4-inch hoseline to second floor Side A for backup hoseline supporthoseline support

• VentilationVentilation– – Vent roof apertures of fire buildingVent roof apertures of fire building– – Horizontal ventilation all floorsHorizontal ventilation all floors

• SalvageSalvage– – Deploy salvage covers to protect contentsDeploy salvage covers to protect contents– – Limit water application where possibleLimit water application where possible

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IMPLEMENT THE WATER SUPPLY IMPLEMENT THE WATER SUPPLY ACTION PLANACTION PLAN

Communicate assignments clearly to Communicate assignments clearly to all resources operating on the incidentall resources operating on the incident

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EVALUATE THE WATER EVALUATE THE WATER SUPPLY ACTION PLANSUPPLY ACTION PLAN

• Evaluate progress every 10 minutes.Evaluate progress every 10 minutes.

• Obtain feedback reports from Obtain feedback reports from resources operating on the incident.resources operating on the incident.

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125 18th Street125 18th StreetCommand Command


Heavy fire two windows, second floor, Side A. Medium smoke upper floors. All occupants have been removed. Building is not sprinklered.

Side A

N

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Activity 5.1Activity 5.1Scenario 1Scenario 1

Water SupplyWater Supply122 M Street122 M Street

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Walk-around122 M StreetActivity 5.1Scenario 1

Sides A and DSide A122 M Street

Side D

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Side B


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Side CWalk-around122 M StreetActivity 5.1Scenario 1

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Side CSide CExposure C1Exposure C1


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Side DSide D Exposure C2Exposure C2


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ACTIVITY 5.1 SCENARIO 1 ACTIVITY 5.1 SCENARIO 1 1ST ALARM RESOURCES1ST ALARM RESOURCES

• Engine 1Engine 1• Engine 2Engine 2• Engine 3Engine 3• Truck 1Truck 1• Tanker/Tender 1--2000 gallonsTanker/Tender 1--2000 gallons• Tanker/Tender 2--2000 gallonsTanker/Tender 2--2000 gallons• Battalion Chief 1Battalion Chief 1


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Activity 5.1Scenario 1

122 M StreetSide C

Heavy fire, third floor, Side C. All occupants have been removed.

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N

Exposure C1 Exposure C2

Parking

Side A

Side B Side D

Side C

122 M St.

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LR

BR

BR

Ba K

45'

25'

Side A

Third Floor

Side B Side D

Side C

122 M St.

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Water SupplyWater Supply246 10th Street246 10th Street

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Sides A and B

Side B

Walk-around246 10th Street


Side A

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Sides A and B

Side A

Side B



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Side C



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Sides A and D

Side ASide A

Side DSide D



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ACTIVITY 5.1 SCENARIO 2ACTIVITY 5.1 SCENARIO 21ST ALARM RESOURCES1ST ALARM RESOURCES

• Engine 1Engine 1• Engine 2Engine 2• Engine 3Engine 3• Truck 1Truck 1• Tanker/Tender 1--2000 gallonsTanker/Tender 1--2000 gallons• Tanker/Tender 2--2000 gallonsTanker/Tender 2--2000 gallons• Squad 1Squad 1• Battalion Chief 1Battalion Chief 1


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Side B

Side A

Heavy fire second floor, Side B. Medium smoke upper floors.Light smoke, Side A. All occupants have been removed. First-floor occupancy uses various acids for mixing.



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Medium to heavy smoke smoke Sides A and D. Light smoke Side C. All occupants have been removed.

Side ASide A Side DSide D

246 10th Street Activity 5.1Scenario 2

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2-storyWarehouse

1-story 1-story

E

3-storyOffice

3-storyWarehouse

E 50'

Fire onSecondFloor

N

75'

E

Side A

Side B

Side C 246 10th St.

Side D

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Water SupplyWater Supply567 J Street567 J Street

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Sides A and D

Side D

Walk-around Walk-around 567 J Street567 J StreetActivity 5.1Activity 5.1Scenario 3Scenario 3

Side ASide A

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Side BSide C

Sides B and C


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Side CSide C

Side B


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Side DSide D


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ACTIVITY 5.1 SCENARIO 3 ACTIVITY 5.1 SCENARIO 3 1ST ALARM RESOURCES1ST ALARM RESOURCES

• Engine 1Engine 1• Engine 2Engine 2• Engine 3Engine 3• Truck 1Truck 1• Tanker/Tender 1--2000 gallonsTanker/Tender 1--2000 gallons• Tanker/Tender 2--2000 gallonsTanker/Tender 2--2000 gallons• Battalion Chief 1Battalion Chief 1


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Side DSide D

Activity 5.1Activity 5.1Scenario 3Scenario 3567 J Street567 J Street

Heavy fire, Side A. Medium smoke upper floors.Heavy fire, Side A. Medium smoke upper floors.All occupants have been removed.All occupants have been removed.

Side ASide A

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N

E

Typical all Floors--Fire on First Floor

250'

90'

Side B

567 J St.

Side C

Side D

Side A

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SUPPORTING AND USING SUPPORTING AND USING FIXED FIRE PROTECTION FIXED FIRE PROTECTION

EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

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AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERAUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM SYSTEM

• System of piping, valves, and water System of piping, valves, and water discharge headsdischarge heads

• Highly effective in confining or Highly effective in confining or extinguishing firesextinguishing fires

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STANDPIPE SYSTEMSTANDPIPE SYSTEM

• System of piping and valves to System of piping and valves to provide water supply at fire floorprovide water supply at fire floor

• Provide 2-1/2-inch connection with Provide 2-1/2-inch connection with 500 gpm at 100 psi500 gpm at 100 psi

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CLASSCLASS CONNECTION CONNECTION MINIMUMMINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM SIZESIZE FLOW FLOW PRESSUREPRESSURE

II 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 500 gpm 500 gpm 100 psi 100 psi

IIII 1-1/2" 1-1/2" 100 gpm 65 psi 100 gpm 65 psi

IIIIII 2-1/2" to 2-1/2" to 500 gpm 100 psi 500 gpm 100 psi 1-1/2"1-1/2"

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PREINCIDENT PREINCIDENT PLANNINGPLANNING

• Normal water supply for systemNormal water supply for system

• Fire pumpFire pump

• Control valvesControl valves

• Fire department connectionFire department connection

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CONNECTING TO A FIRE CONNECTING TO A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONDEPARTMENT CONNECTION

• One of first alarm companies must One of first alarm companies must connect to system.connect to system.

• Check for debris in connections. Check for debris in connections.

• Connection may have only one Connection may have only one water supply intake.water supply intake.

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Clapper ValvesClapper Valves No Clapper ValvesNo Clapper Valves

(a)(a) (b)(b)

SIAMESE CONNECTIONSIAMESE CONNECTION

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CHECK VALVESCHECK VALVES

From SourceFrom Source

To SprinklersTo Sprinklers

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CONNECTING ATTACK LINE CONNECTING ATTACK LINE TO STANDPIPE CONNECTIONTO STANDPIPE CONNECTION

• Standpipe kitStandpipe kit• Stretch hose up stairs past fire floorStretch hose up stairs past fire floor• Use Wye for smaller attack linesUse Wye for smaller attack lines• Look for fire pump activation Look for fire pump activation

(pressure surge)(pressure surge)• Coordinate pressure with pump Coordinate pressure with pump

operatoroperator

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LAY HOSE UP STAIRS--NOT DOWNLAY HOSE UP STAIRS--NOT DOWN

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COORDINATE WITH OTHER COORDINATE WITH OTHER TACTICAL ASSIGNMENTSTACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Other hoselinesOther hoselines

• Water supplyWater supply

• VentilationVentilation

• LadderingLaddering

• Air supplyAir supply

• Other support functionsOther support functions

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Can risks be managed?Can risks be managed?• Coordination.Coordination.• Keep IC informed.Keep IC informed.• Be aware of time and structural Be aware of time and structural

conditions.conditions.• You are the safety officer for your You are the safety officer for your

crew.crew.

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WATER SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY FIXED SYSTEMS FIXED SYSTEMS


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COMMAND SEQUENCE COMMAND SEQUENCE WATER SUPPLY ACTION WATER SUPPLY ACTION PLAN FIXED SYSTEMSPLAN FIXED SYSTEMS

Command Sequence # 8 Command Sequence # 8

100 R Street100 R Street

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REVIEW SIZEUP REVIEW SIZEUP REPORT OF REPORT OF

FIREGROUND FIREGROUND CONDITIONS CONDITIONS

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COMMAND SEQUENCE COMMAND SEQUENCE # 8 WALK-AROUND # 8 WALK-AROUND

PLOT PLAN PLOT PLAN

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SIZEUP REPORT OF SIZEUP REPORT OF FIREGROUND CONDITIONSFIREGROUND CONDITIONS

• Initial reportInitial reportTo be given immediately upon arrival on locationTo be given immediately upon arrival on location

• Exact location and conditions as observedExact location and conditions as observed– – Nothing showingNothing showing– – Size of structure--stories and dimensions--type of Size of structure--stories and dimensions--type of construction--occupied or vacantconstruction--occupied or vacant– – Smoke/Fire--location and densitySmoke/Fire--location and density– – Status of occupants--if knownStatus of occupants--if known– – Exposures--Sides A, B, C, D, or otherExposures--Sides A, B, C, D, or other– – EngineEngine is establishing is establishing ___ ___ Street Command. Street Command.

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SIZEUP REPORT OF SIZEUP REPORT OF FIREGROUND CONDITIONS (cont'd)FIREGROUND CONDITIONS (cont'd)

• Subsequent reportSubsequent reportInformation not immediately reported Information not immediately reported and/or information developed upon and/or information developed upon investigation. To be given ASAP or investigation. To be given ASAP or within 5 minutes.within 5 minutes.

• Progress reportProgress reportTo be given by the IC every 10 minutes To be given by the IC every 10 minutes until fire is under control.until fire is under control.

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COMMAND SEQUENCE COMMAND SEQUENCE WATER SUPPLYWATER SUPPLYFIXED SYSTEMSFIXED SYSTEMS

ACTION PLANACTION PLANCommand Sequence # 8Command Sequence # 8

100 R Street100 R Street

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Side ASide A

Walk-around Walk-around 100 R Street100 R StreetCommand Command


Six-story building, 75' X 300', mill Six-story building, 75' X 300', mill construction, occupied as outlet construction, occupied as outlet stores. Building contains sprinklers stores. Building contains sprinklers and standpipes.and standpipes.

Side BSide B

N

First floor

Second floor

Third floor

Fourth floor

Fifth floor

Sixth floor

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