THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Electronic INSTRUCT-O-GRAM Program 2004-03

THEINTERNATIONAL

SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS

ElectronicINSTRUCT-O-GRAM

Program 2004-03

THEINTERNATIONAL

SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS

ElectronicINSTRUCT-O-GRAM

Program 2004-03

The “Safety Engine” Concept – Part 2The “Safety Engine” Concept – Part 2

~ International Society of Fire Service Instructors ~www.ISFSI.org


Size-UpSize-Up

• Building Dimensions (L x W x H)• Building Occupancy• Building Construction Type

– Wood Frame– Heavy Timber– Ordinary– Noncombustible– Fire Resistive

• Building Dimensions (L x W x H)• Building Occupancy• Building Construction Type

– Wood Frame– Heavy Timber– Ordinary– Noncombustible– Fire Resistive



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• Means of Access / Egress– Windows– Doors– Scuttles

• Potential Obstructions– Barred Windows– High-Security Doors– Fences, etc.

• Means of Access / Egress– Windows– Doors– Scuttles

• Potential Obstructions– Barred Windows– High-Security Doors– Fences, etc.



TacticsTactics

• Offensive / Defensive / Defensive to Offensive

• Command Operations– Check Tactical Worksheet– Check Accountability Board– Monitor Fire Ground Communications

• Ladders and Truck Operations

• Offensive / Defensive / Defensive to Offensive

• Command Operations– Check Tactical Worksheet– Check Accountability Board– Monitor Fire Ground Communications

• Ladders and Truck Operations



TacticsTactics

• Total Incident Time– _____ Min.– _____ Min.– _____ Min.– _____ Min.

• Total Incident Time– _____ Min.– _____ Min.– _____ Min.– _____ Min.



Tactical ResponsibilitiesTactical Responsibilities

• 360 Size-Up (Hot Lap)– 15 Min.– 30 Min.– 45 Min.

• Utilities secured• Ladders – Access / egress to upper levels• Back-up Line (Uncharged, from

secondary apparatus if possible)

• 360 Size-Up (Hot Lap)– 15 Min.– 30 Min.– 45 Min.

• Utilities secured• Ladders – Access / egress to upper levels• Back-up Line (Uncharged, from

secondary apparatus if possible)




• Scene Lighting– Four Sides– Entry Way

• Security Bar Removal

• Accountability System in operation

• Check with Rehab Officer

• Compare information with Safety Officer

• Scene Lighting– Four Sides– Entry Way

• Security Bar Removal

• Accountability System in operation

• Check with Rehab Officer

• Compare information with Safety Officer




• Evaluate need for additional Safety Engine / Sector

• Evaluate structural collapse potential

• Confirm EMS stand-by

• Evaluate need for additional Safety Engine / Sector

• Evaluate structural collapse potential

• Confirm EMS stand-by



EquipmentEquipment

• T.I.C.• Search Rope

(Life Line)• Irons• Stokes Basket• Hand Lights• Radios

• T.I.C.• Search Rope

(Life Line)• Irons• Stokes Basket• Hand Lights• Radios

• Secondary Air Supply

• Secondary Air Supply

• Ladders• Ladders

• Door Wedges• Door Wedges• Tin Snips• Tin Snips

• M.A.S.T.• M.A.S.T.

• Salvage Cover• Salvage Cover



Safety Engine ConceptSafety Engine Concept

ExaminationExamination




1. When should a Safety Engine be dispatched?

A. Suspected and/or confirmed working fires

B. Hazardous Materials incidents requiring entry

C. Specialized rescue operations

D. All of the above




2. What NFPA standard defines the roles and responsibilities of a Rapid Intervention

Team?

A. NFPA 1521

D. NFPA 1581

C. NFPA 1410

B. NFPA 1500




3. Two-In / Two-Out is part of what document?

D. NFPA 1910

B. OSHA 1910.221

C. NFPA 1410

A. OSHA 1910.134




4. According to the Safety Engine Concept, what company should be assigned as the Safety Engine?

A. First-Due company

B. Second-Due company

D. Special call unit added to the first alarm assignment

C. Third-Due company




5. According to the material provided, what is a “Safety Engine”?

D. Multi-stage pumping unit

B. Back-up unit for first arriving company

A. Proactive rapid intervention team

C. Unit designated for the Incident Safety Officer




6. According to the material provided, the Safety Engine reports to the ______________ upon arrival?A. Incident Safety Officer

B. Staging Officer

C. Operations Officer

D. Incident Commander




7. According to the material provided, how should ladders deployed for rapid egress / rescue be positioned?

D. None of the above

B. Left or right of the window at an exaggerated angle

A. Above the windowsill at 75.5 degrees

C. Below the windowsill at a 60 degree angle




8. When should a Safety Engine Crew be returned to service?

A. Immediately following knockdown

B. Upon completion of the secondary search

C. Upon completion of salvage operations

D. Not until after overhaul




9. Which of the following can be described as “cues” for fire ground forecasting?

A. PASS alarm activation

B. Smoke color / density

C. Radio communications

D. All of the above




10. Which of the following is NOT considered a proactive task to be initiated by the Safety Engine Crew?

D. Ladder placement

B. Scene lighting

C. Utility isolation

A. Primary / secondary search operations

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THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Electronic INSTRUCT-O-GRAM Program 2004-03