FIRE Window BLANKET

Question 1

Testing conducted by the FDNY and NIST (National Institute of Technology) showed an immediate 50% decrease in temperatures and significant flame reduction when the Fire Window Blanket is deployed, but there will be an increase in the smoke condition produced by the fire

Answer 1

2. 2 The fire window blanket may be used as pre-deployment option to cover a window prior to it failing in order to prevent a wind-driven fire.
   - All Squad and Rescue companies.carry it

-3.2 The Blanket is large enough to cover at least two windows if necessary. The bottom of the blanket is weighted to facilitate positioning.

Question 2

Both the Rescue floor above team and the Squad floor above team must bring their Window Blankets to the floor above. If the Blanket is to be deployed, they must assist in the deployment.

Answer 2

Any unit or units may be used to deploy the blanket. The assigned unit or IC shall designate a spotter to observe the deployment of the blanket from the exterior. The spotter should monitor the deployment and effect on the fire situation and report any change in conditions to the IC.

Question 3

3. 5 Due to the length of the top supporting straps, the blanket can be lowered from two floors above, if the IC deems this necessary.
4. 6 Just before the blanket is put in place, the IC must make a handi-talkie announcement to all units. All units must be instructed to report any adverse conditions caused by the blanket being put in place.
5. 7 Incident Commanders shall be aware that if progress is not being made in the initial fire room, fire may extend and additional Window Blankets or KO Curtains may be needed in anticipation of further window failure.

Answer 3

Upon completion of operations where a Fire Window Blanket has been deployed, the IC will secure the Fire Window Blanket until the arrival of the Safety Battalion or their designee.
If Safety Battalion is not available, the IC will secure the device and notify R&D.

-If the Fire Window Blanket is damaged in OTHER THAN FIRE OPERATIONS, a letterhead report will be completed with all details to the Chief of Operations. This letterhead requires full endorsements.

Question 4

EVOL 33
Notifies IC that the target window has been identified and is preparing the blanket for deployment.
-3.7 Upon approval of IC and after checking that members A and C have a secured their straps, Member B throws blanket away from the building (Photo 4).
-3.9 Notify the IC that the fire window blanket is properly positioned and secured.

Answer 4

.1 Any unit or units may be used to deploy the blanket.
4.2 The IC shall designate a spotter to observe the deployment of the blanket from the exterior. The spotter shall monitor the deployment and effect of the fire window blanket on the fire situation and report the results including any changes in fire conditions to the IC. The spotter should be equipped with a handi-talkie, and binoculars obtained from the battalion vehicle.

Question 5

4. 3 Due to the length of the top supporting straps, the blanket can be lowered from two floors above if the IC deems this necessary.
5. 4 Just before the blanket is put in place, the IC must make a handi-talkie announcement to all units. All units must be instructed to report any adverse conditions caused by the blanket being put in place.

Answer 5

4.5 The blanket is large enough to cover two windows if necessary. The bottom of the blanket is weighted to facilitate positioning.