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Flashcards in basements Deck (7)
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1
Q

who must the IC consider requesting prior to operating ventilation or smoke extraction systems?

A

SFSO

2
Q

minimum weight of attack

A

45mm jet @ 230lpm

3
Q

after BA crews have been committed and a support crew also with a 45mm jet to protect egress route, what message must be sent?

A

BASEMENT PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTED

4
Q

when can BA teams be re-committed?

A

exceptional circumstances only

5
Q

if the pump is fed from open water, what does the water supply need to be

A

virtually inexhaustible

6
Q

when can you ventilate a basement whilst a BA team is committed?

A

under no circumstances

7
Q

how should BA teams break through the thermal barrier?

A

as speedily as practicable with the branch set to spray