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Fire
Attack : The Strategy And Tactics Of Initial Company Response |
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Module
One : Understanding Fire Attack |
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Fire Behavior Factors |
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An important part of an officer's size-up will be the ability to make an
accurate fire behavior prediction. |
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Understanding fire behavior factors will greatly assist the officer in
determining what is happening and what is likely to happen.
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These factors will have an impact on
safety, strategy, and the use of resources. These factors are :
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1.
Heat Release |
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2.
Heat Transfer |
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Flashover |
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Back draft |
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Ignition Temperature |
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Fire Load |
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Heat and Smoke Travel |
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Fire gases |
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Thermal Stratification |
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10.
Weather Conditions |
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Module
Two : Successful Scene Management |
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1.
Think |
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2.
Plan |
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3.
Act |
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Module
Three : Fire ground Ventilation Techniques |
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Module
Four : Residential Fire Attack |
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Module
Five : Commercial Fire Attack |
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Module
Six : Above–Ground Fire Attack |
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