basements

Question 1

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

Answer 1

SFSO

Question 2

minimum weight of attack

Answer 2

45mm jet @ 230lpm

Question 3

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

Answer 3

BASEMENT PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTED

Question 4

when can BA teams be re-committed?

Answer 4

exceptional circumstances only

Question 5

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

Answer 5

virtually inexhaustible

Question 6

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

Answer 6

under no circumstances

Question 7

how should BA teams break through the thermal barrier?

Answer 7

as speedily as practicable with the branch set to spray