fire control state of georgia basic fire fighter training course
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FIRE CONTROL
State of GeorgiaBASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE
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FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT METHODS
Reduction in temperature Removal of fuelExclusion of oxygenBreaking the chemical chain reaction
Extinguish according to class of fire
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FIRE CONTROL SAFETY
TrainingSafety
• Full protective equipment• Teams of 2 or more
CoordinationProper size attack linePersonnel
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SUPPRESSING CLASS “A” FIRESExterior
Full protective equipment Proper size hose Straight stream Uphill / upwind Start attack from a distance Apply water to burning
material Overhaul
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SUPPRESSING CLASS “A” FIRESInterior
Full protective equipment Proper size hose Teams of 2 or more Coordination Enter from unburned side Set proper nozzle pattern Extinguish as you enter Advance to seat of fire
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WATER APPLICATION
Methods Direct Attack
Indirect Attack
Combination AttackObservable Results Steam
Reduction in flames
Temperature
reduction
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SUPPRESSING VEHICLE FIRES
Precautions• Protective equipment • Apparatus positioning• Approach from side• Avoid hazards• Burning metals
Potential Hazards• Haz-mats• Tire rims• Shocks• Bumpers• Fuel tank• Spilled liquids
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SUPPRESSING VEHICLE FIRES
Full protective equipment 1½” hoseline minimum Uphill / Upwind Start attack from distance
• effective reach of nozzle
• area under/around vehicle
• vehicle
Approach vehicle to complete extinguishment
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SUPPRESSING DUMPSTER FIRES
Potential Hazards• Haz-Mats• Pressurized containers• Anything !!
Precautions• Protective equipment• It’s only trash• Exposures
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1 ½”-1 ¾” Hand line• Nozzle pattern
• Upwind/Uphill
• Start attack from a distance
– ground/surrounding fire– inside dumpster
• Approach dumpster to complete extinguishment
• Fill with water
Deluge/larger diameter hose• Flow directly into dumpster
• Fill with water
SUPPRESING DUMPSTER FIRES
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SUPPRESING CLASS “B” FIRESSMALL
Fire extinguisherAppropriate extinguishing agentMay be extinguished by smothering
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SUPPRESSING GROUND COVER FIRES
Direct Attack
Indirect Attack