SAFETY
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 1500
FIRE CONDITION BACKDRAFT Smoke Explosion Spontaneous ignition of supper heated gases due to introduction of oxygen FLASHOVER Instantaneous ignition of room contents
Dangerous Building conditions Fire Spread:1. Combustible Furnishings furniture, drapes 2. Finishes Type of construction material Heavy / Lightweight Fast Flame Spread Generation of smoke
Environmental Hazards SmokeSupper Heated Toxic Gasespoisons, Co Flammable AtmospheresL.E.L. - U.E.L. Oxygen Deficient AtmospheresLess 19.5% Oxygen Enriched Greater 21% Bio Hazards Radiation Violent
Detection of Hazardous ENVIRNMENTAL VisualClouds - color - vapor Placarding Fluid run off Monitoring Equipment:Pass Port (MSA) Tact Stick Gas Tracer
Occupancy Classifications ResidentialHigh Loss of Life Office ManufacturingComplicated and Dangerous Processes StorageLarge Quantities of product, Heavy Fire Loads ResearchHazardous Processes Nursing Homes Hospitals Schools Day Care
Building Integrity Building Collapse Weakened support members Water build - up Delamination of structural components Fire - Firefighter damage
Electrical Hazards Water and Electricity - happy campers Burns Electrical Shocks Precautions:Size Up - beware of hazards Downed power lines Energized Equipment Tac Stick Contact Com. Ed. Utilize Building Engineers Aerial Apparatus Proper tools and clothing
Station WEAR Uniform (no protection) Steel toed shoes Safe goggles Hearing protection
Medical Hazards Protection Masks Goggles Gloves Gowns Hepti Masks Cleaning Disinfectants Bio Bags
Firefighting protective clothing Helmet Eye ProtectionFace Shield Goggles Nomex Hood Turn out Coats Bunker Pants Gloves P.A.S.S.Personal Alert Safety System
Firefighting clothing limitations ThermalLimited protection Fatigue - stress Hazardous Material Permeation Blood borne Pathogens Wet gear Steam burns Exposure
Heat Related Problems Heat Generation Internal Metabolism heat producing chemical reaction External Environment Heat Loss Radiation Conduction Convection Evaporation
Heat Elimination Mechanisms Vasodilation Perspiration Decrease heat Production Increased Cardiac output Increased Respiratory Rate
Thermal Disorders Muscle Cramps:Painful muscle contractions, due to loss of electrolytes. Heat Exhaustion:Dehydration & salt loss Decreased Urine output, Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle Cramps, Dizziness, Headaches, Tachycardia Heat Stroke:Loss of heat control Mechanism Hot dry skin 105, Hypotension, Seizures, Coma, Confusion or Disorientation
Rehabilitation HydrateBefore and After Remove to cool Area Remove clothing Vital signs
Special protective clothing Cold Water Rescue Suits Dive Suits Haz. - Mat. Suits Level AVapor Level BSplash
Inspection & Cleaning of protective clothing Visual Inspection Degradation Cracks Permeation Deterioration Washing Bio Hazards Carcinogenic Dirt
Physical Conditioning Physical Stress Cardiovascular Pulmonary Back Stress Mental Emotional Weather Exposure Heat Related Cramps Exhaustion Heat Stroke Cold Hypothermia
Self contained breathing apparatus TYPES M.S.A. Structural 30 Min psi Confined Space hour 4500psi 10 Min. 3000psi S.C.U.B.A psi
Apparatus OPERATIONS Responding -seat belts No tail boarding Parking Defensive Protect Personnel Traffic Precautions Aerial Operations Power Lines Helmets
Accountability Pass Port System Identification Location of Personnel Who to hand them off to Command Sector Officer Apparatus Roll Call Emergency Exiting Air Horns Sirens
Class MATERIALS Turn out gear Monitors Pass Devices Gloves Suits: Ice, Divers, Haz. Mat. S.C.B.A.s Squad Quint Washer & Dryer