live fire day live fire practical evolutions. live fire day pre-burn briefing
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Pre-Burn BriefingPre-Burn Briefing
•Use a prepared pre-burn plan.
•Designate and demonstrate the evacuation signal.
•Conduct a thorough walk-thru with everybody inside and around the
building.
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Pre-Burn BriefingPre-Burn Briefing
• Point out all potential hazards (even if corrected)
• Point out all entry and evacuation routes
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Fuel TestFuel TestPrepare RoomPrepare RoomPre-Attack BriefingPre-Attack BriefingAttackAttackOverhaulOverhaulPost-Attack BriefingPost-Attack Briefing
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Class ‘B’ Combustible FuelClass ‘B’ Combustible Fuel
Flash point above 100Flash point above 1000
FF
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NFPA 1403, 4.3.6NFPA 1403, 4.3.6
Flammable or combustible liquids ... shall not be used in live fire training evolutions in acquired structures.
The North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission takes exception to the
NFPA standard.
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The Commission adopts NFPAThe Commission adopts NFPA1403 with the following changes;1403 with the following changes;
1) The instructor must pass a Live Fire Qualification course, therefore
being recognized by the board as a Live Fire Training Specialist.
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The Commission adopts NFPA The Commission adopts NFPA 1403 with the following changes;1403 with the following changes;
2) Use of appropriate amounts of combustible fuel to start fire
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Fuel TestFuel TestPrepare RoomPrepare RoomPre-Attack BriefingPre-Attack BriefingAttackAttackOverhaulOverhaulPost-Attack BriefingPost-Attack Briefing
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Set up pallets and straw.Set up pallets and straw.
Apply class ‘B’ fuel as Apply class ‘B’ fuel as necessarynecessary
Ventilate as necessary.Ventilate as necessary.
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The NCFRC’s Intent on Class B Fuel Use:The NCFRC’s Intent on Class B Fuel Use:
• Class B fuel may be pre-applied to the prop, the ceiling above the prop, as well as to any wall in the room prior to ignition. Care should be taken to avoid placing fuel above the doorway serving as the room egress or allowing excessive fuel to fall to the floor as these indicate an inappropriate use of class B fuels. Furthermore, it is important to recognize that the term fuel is not limited to only class B liquids. Pallets, straw and other material used to propagate the growth of the fire are considered fuels and should
never be added after ignition.
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Fuel TestFuel TestPrepare RoomPrepare RoomPre-Attack BriefingPre-Attack BriefingAttackAttackOverhaulOverhaulPost-Attack BriefingPost-Attack Briefing
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Pre-Attack BriefingPre-Attack BriefingPoints to Consider / DiscussPoints to Consider / Discuss
Check nozzles pattern / gpms
Flow nozzle
Position crew
Accountability
Location of fire
Expectations of fire
Meeting place
“Any questions?”
Check all gear
“OK, Hook up, I’m going in to light the fire.”
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Fuel TestFuel TestPrepare RoomPrepare RoomPre-Attack BriefingPre-Attack BriefingAttackAttackOverhaulOverhaulPost-Attack BriefingPost-Attack Briefing
Don’t Throw Fuel After IgnitionDon’t Throw Fuel After Ignition
Does this room need
fuel added to it???
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Account for all your students at all times.
(Before, during and after the fire.)
Maintain constant contact with nozzle man.
Keep your crew low.
Stay slightly above and ahead of the crew at all times.
The Instructor enters the fire room first.
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What if you as the instructor let your guard down?
What if you as the instructor forget your responsibilities?
Are you communicating?
Are you using safe fire control techniques?
Are you in charge?Are you in charge?
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Fuel TestFuel TestPrepare RoomPrepare RoomPre-Attack BriefingPre-Attack BriefingAttackAttackOverhaulOverhaulPost-Attack BriefingPost-Attack Briefing
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•Meet at designated location
•Critique the fire honestly
•Have each member of the crew report their impressions and experiences of the fire
•Discuss the fire attack, the fire’s behavior, and how the crew interacted with each other
End on a positive noteEnd on a positive note