Fire Protection Module 17

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Fire Operations

All actions from the time a call comes in to the after-action review following an incident, including responding, fighting a fire, rescue, and salvage/overhaul.

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Pre Fire Planning

Developing a systematic course of actions for fire protection and establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for fire incidents.

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Evaluation-Size Up

On-the-spot planning that involves assessing the situation by answering the 5 W's and 1 H, understanding fire behavior, and determining a course of action.

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Evacuation

The process of transferring people and property away from a burning area to minimize damage or destruction.

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Entry

Accessing a burning structure, which may involve forcible entry for firefighting, rescue, or ventilation purposes.

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Rescue

The operation of removing or extricating people and property from a burning building.

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Exposure

Securing nearby buildings to prevent fire extension; includes fire exposure (property) and life exposure (danger to occupants).

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Confinement

Restricting the fire to the area where it started to prevent its spread to other sections.

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Ventilation

An operation to displace toxic gases and smoke from a structure, which can be done through natural or mechanical means.

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Vertical Ventilation

A method of ventilation that works from the top down to remove heated gases and smoke.

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Cross/Horizontal Ventilation

Ventilation achieved by opening windows and doors, which must be done carefully to avoid defeating the purpose.

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Mechanical or Forced Ventilation

Using devices like smoke ejectors to remove heat and smoke from a confined space.

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Salvage

Protecting properties from preventable damage by removing materials or covering them with tarpaulins.

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Extinguishment

The process of putting out a fire using methods such as cooling, smothering, separation, or combination.

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Extinguishing Agents

Substances that put out fires by attacking one or more sides of the fire tetrahedron.

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Fire Extinguisher

A mechanical device containing chemicals, fluids, or gases for stopping a fire.

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PASS Technique

A method for using a portable fire extinguisher:Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

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Classification of Fire Extinguishers

Categories of extinguishers based on the type of fire they are designed to combat.

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Water Fire Extinguishers

Extinguishers using water as the agent, suitable for class A fires.

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguisher

Used primarily for class B and C fires, effective on flammable oils and electrical equipment.

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Dry Chemical Extinguisher

Contains dry chemical agents effective on various classes of fires, including A, B, and C.

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Dry Powder Extinguisher

Specifically designed for combustible metal fires (class D).

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Halon Extinguishers

Effective extinguishers that leave no residue but can be toxic; used for class B and C fires.

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Inspection of Fire Extinguishers

Regular checks for accessibility, condition, and proper functioning of extinguishers.

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Prohibited Acts

Actions that violate regulations regarding the operation and maintenance of fire extinguishers.

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Overhaul

A detailed check of the structure and materials to eliminate conditions that may cause reflash or rekindling.

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