firefighter26
10-02-2007, 03:08 PM
Wow, it certainly has been a while since I've added a new scenario.
Let's give this one a try. Might not be as polished as some of my previous scenarios, but lets hope it generates some useful conversation.
ENJOY!
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<BEEEP, BOOP, BEEEEEEEEEP..... Hopsville Fire from dispatch, respond to the the Aldi Grocery Store, 5467 Florida Avenue, for a confirmed report of smoke in the building.>
For this scenario you are the officer (a LT) on the second due engine (Engine 501). As you near the address the chief radios a situation report.
"All units, confirmed heavy smoke showing from Aldi Grocery Store. Possibility of people still inside."
A few minutes later you get on scene, the picture below shows the front of the Grocery Store.
The chief calls you over and gives you your orders.
"The manager (pointing to a guy covered in soot and coughing) doesn't think everyone has made it out yet. The smoke started coming in the back room, near the Bravo-Charlie corner and quickly filled the shopping section upfront. From here, it looks heavier on the Bravo side than the Delta side. Must be coming straight out the front doors without lingering to long inside.
Engine 502 is hitting the hydrant over there (pointing across the mall parking lot) and will relay pump to you. 502's crew will be your RIT and hose handler's at the door.
I want you and your crew to go in with a line and start the search in the front shopping section. Left or right, it is your decision, just let me and accountability know before you get in there. Once more units get on scene I'll send in another crew to help upfront.
Just so you know, Engine 509 is going in through some shipping doors in the back to try to find the fire.
As soon as we get a ladder on scene we'll see getting them in place to opening up the roof for you, if you decide you need it."
Other Information:
- Someone was nice enough to park their truck on the ALPHA side of the building.
- Your engine has 4 people on it, yourself as officer, a driver/pump operator and 2 experienced firefighters.
- Your attack lines are 200 feet of 1-3/4 hose.
- Your SCBAs are Carbon Fiber, 60min, cylinders.
Questions:
- What other questions might you have for the chief before going back to you're crew?
- Besides the charged line, what other equipment would you take with you and why?
- What else would you and your crew consider doing, if anything, before entering the building?
Once inside......
- Would you search left or right? Why?
- What hazards might you encounter inside?
- What problems might be associated with searching a Grocery Store style building? How would you overcome these problems?
As always, a bonus point for the make and model of the truck parked in front.
Let's give this one a try. Might not be as polished as some of my previous scenarios, but lets hope it generates some useful conversation.
ENJOY!
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<BEEEP, BOOP, BEEEEEEEEEP..... Hopsville Fire from dispatch, respond to the the Aldi Grocery Store, 5467 Florida Avenue, for a confirmed report of smoke in the building.>
For this scenario you are the officer (a LT) on the second due engine (Engine 501). As you near the address the chief radios a situation report.
"All units, confirmed heavy smoke showing from Aldi Grocery Store. Possibility of people still inside."
A few minutes later you get on scene, the picture below shows the front of the Grocery Store.
The chief calls you over and gives you your orders.
"The manager (pointing to a guy covered in soot and coughing) doesn't think everyone has made it out yet. The smoke started coming in the back room, near the Bravo-Charlie corner and quickly filled the shopping section upfront. From here, it looks heavier on the Bravo side than the Delta side. Must be coming straight out the front doors without lingering to long inside.
Engine 502 is hitting the hydrant over there (pointing across the mall parking lot) and will relay pump to you. 502's crew will be your RIT and hose handler's at the door.
I want you and your crew to go in with a line and start the search in the front shopping section. Left or right, it is your decision, just let me and accountability know before you get in there. Once more units get on scene I'll send in another crew to help upfront.
Just so you know, Engine 509 is going in through some shipping doors in the back to try to find the fire.
As soon as we get a ladder on scene we'll see getting them in place to opening up the roof for you, if you decide you need it."
Other Information:
- Someone was nice enough to park their truck on the ALPHA side of the building.
- Your engine has 4 people on it, yourself as officer, a driver/pump operator and 2 experienced firefighters.
- Your attack lines are 200 feet of 1-3/4 hose.
- Your SCBAs are Carbon Fiber, 60min, cylinders.
Questions:
- What other questions might you have for the chief before going back to you're crew?
- Besides the charged line, what other equipment would you take with you and why?
- What else would you and your crew consider doing, if anything, before entering the building?
Once inside......
- Would you search left or right? Why?
- What hazards might you encounter inside?
- What problems might be associated with searching a Grocery Store style building? How would you overcome these problems?
As always, a bonus point for the make and model of the truck parked in front.