Compartment Firefighting

Question 1

define a firefighting jet

Answer 1

jet carried by a BA team detailed to locate, approach, and extinguish a fire. Also by teams detailed to search a compartment and rescue casualties.

Question 2

define covering jet

Answer 2

jet used to minimise the hazards caused by flame and unburnt products of combustion as they exit a compartment involved in a fire

Question 3

what should a covering jet consist of?

Answer 3

45mm hose to 230 lpm or greater at least 1 length longer than FF jet

Question 4

when should defensive tactics be adopted?

Answer 4

when signs or symptoms of backdraught, flashover or FGE are present

Question 5

what needs to be in place before external ventilation?

Answer 5

covering jet