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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to fire fighting procedures and equipment, specifically focusing on the role of the team leader. It covers topics such as the use of the nfti (naval fighters thermal imager), fire class identification, overhaul procedures, and team communication during fire suppression. Valuable for individuals seeking to understand the responsibilities and actions of a fire fighting team leader.
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Who is in charge inside the affected space? - ✔✔The team leader What are the responsibilities of the Team Leader? - ✔✔ Use the NFTI Direct rotation of personnel Directs nozzleman Directs house to be charged/secured Communicates with team leader What is a NFTI? - ✔✔Naval Fighters Thermal Imager What does the NFTI do? - ✔✔Allows user to see through smoke by sensing the difference in infrared radiation given 9ff by objects with a temp. difference of .05°C What does it look like to see through a NFTI? - ✔✔A negative picture, with lighter objects being hotter What is the primary function of the NFTI? - ✔✔To help locate the source of fire when smoke/darkness restricts visibility What are some reasons to use the NFTI? - ✔✔To locate fire source Search for a man down in the space Find hot spots during overhaul What are the 2 types of batteries the NFTI uses and how long do they last? - ✔✔Lithium rechargeable - 4.85 hours 10AA battery pack - 3.05 hours
How do you change views when using the NFTI? - ✔✔Press the button marked "VO" on top of the camera to activate/deactivate the Video Overlay. How do you overhaul a class A fire? - ✔✔Team leader uses a NFTI to find hot spots and break them up with a rake, halligan, or straight stream water, the sweater and desmoke What is the most important step in controlling a gas fire? - ✔✔Securing the fuel source How do you overhaul a class B fire? - ✔✔Use NFTI to find hot spots, and a member with AFFF extinguisher and a rake Why should you use a fog pattern when fighting a class C fire? - ✔✔Electricity cannot be conducted between water vapor droplets What agent is used as a last resort when fighting class C fires? - ✔✔PKP Who determines when a class C fire is out? - ✔✔An electrician What is the definition of overhaul? - ✔✔An examination and cleanup operation of hidden fires, desmoking, and dewatering What is the manning for standard navy fire hoses and who determines if you need more people? - ✔✔The scene leader determines the number of hosemen necessary to man each hose Minimum hose manning is 9ne person for every half inch of hose Who is in charge of fire fighting efforts at the scene? - ✔✔The on scene leader Where is the on scene leader positioned when attacking the fire? - ✔✔By the primary boundary
When heading to the scene, what should you make sure is set before entering the space? - ✔✔Mechanical and electrical isolation What is the purpose of electrical isolation? - ✔✔To promote safety of the firefighter and to reduce ignition sources What is mechanical isolation? - ✔✔Machinery, tanks, and other systems that have the potential to feed the intensity of the fire Why should personnel stay low in the space? - ✔✔Yo take advantage of the cooler air and greater visibility When should you evacuate the space? - ✔✔When the fire is out of control, or when the space supervisor/scene leader orders an evacuation How should a team back out of the space? - ✔✔Follow the hose, and back out as a team What are some actions you should follow when you have evacuated the space? - ✔✔Start an indirect attack and improve conditions for re-entry What are some actions taken as team leader when flooding is called away? - ✔✔Get your team dressed out in proper PPE boots, flash gear, and helmet When heading to the scene what should you make sure is set before entry? - ✔✔Mechanical and electrical isolation What is the report format of rapid response? - ✔✔Initial report - The fire characteristics, location, and resources available near the fire Once on scene, what reports and actions should be made? - ✔✔1. Location of fire