chapter 6 resources of the f ire department
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Chapter 6 Resources of the F ire Department. Introduction. Facilities described in this chapter are not available at every fire department due to need and budget constraints Described facilities represent a sample of the facilities at fire departments across the country - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chapter 6
Resources of the Fire Department
Introduction
• Facilities described in this chapter are not available at every fire department due to need and budget constraints
• Described facilities represent a sample of the facilities at fire departments across the country
• Apparatus and equipment have evolved over a period of many years
• Not all available apparatus and equipment is listed in this chapter
HEADQUARTERS
• Purpose Location of department managerial staff
• Advantage Keeps a finger on pulse of organization Firefighters more informed about station activity
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR FACILITY
• Purpose Maintaining apparatus and other equipment
• Mechanics Experts in working with
apparatus
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
TRAINING CENTER
• Purpose Training personnel
• Drill tower
• Burn building
• ClassroomsCont.
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
TRAINING CENTER
• Storage area or engine house• Hydrants• Driver training/testing course• Props• Video/CD/DVD training• Training staff offices
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
WAREHOUSE/CENTRAL STORES
• Purpose Designed to stock day-to-day needs of the fire
department administration, fire stations, and firefighters
• Can also serve as facility for SCBA repair
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
• Purpose Receives calls for emergency assistance
• 9-1-1 system• Enhanced 9-1-1 system
Programmed with address of the land-line phone
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
FIRE STATION
• Purpose Many functions for firefighters and apparatus
• Changes to fire station to accommodate women and handicap access
• Modern fire station amenities
Learning Objectives 1 through 3
Fire Department FacilitiesAdvantages and Purposes
FIRE APPARATUS
• Cab and chassis• Motor
• Modular apparatus
• Pumper/engine
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE APPARATUS
• Foam systems• Pumps• Aerial ladder and elevating
platform apparatus• Quint
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE APPARATUS
• Squads Specialty vehicle
• Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Apparatus (ARFF) Also called crash fire rescue apparatus (CRF) Specially designed for airport firefighting
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Hose Construction Couplings Hose load Attack lines
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES Supply lines Wildland firefighting hose Hose reel Hose for static water source
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Nozzles Made of chrome-plated brass or pyrolite Combination nozzles Straight stream nozzles Automatic nozzles
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES Low back pressure nozzle Appearance and performance Master stream appliance on apparatus Monitor nozzle Foam nozzle In-line foam eductor
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Fittings Reducers Increasers Wye Siamese
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Ladders NFPA Standard 1901, Automotive Fire Apparatus
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Consists of backpack, air bottle, face mask, and
regulatorCont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Hand tools Fire engines equipped with specially designed tools General firefighting tools Vehicle extrication tools Air bag systemCont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES Roof ventilation tools Salvage covers Fire extinguisher Medical aid equipment Generator and detachable lights
Cont.
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Thermal imaging camera Used to find heat sources Battery operated Effective at locating victims Can also be used to find fire hidden in walls
Cont.
FIRE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES
• Wildland firefighting hand tools McLeod Pulaski Shovel Combi Chain saw
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
• Bulldozers• Heavy transports
Used to get heavy equipment to the fire• Foam unit
Has firefighting capability away from water source
Learning Objectives 4 through 6Types of Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment
Uses of Tool and Equipment
STRUCTURE FIRE PPE
• Helmet• Eye protection• Turnout coat• Pants• Gloves• Boots• Extras in pockets
Learning Objective 7Types of Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL ALARM/PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM
• Emits loud alarm when not moved for 30 seconds• Helps others find you if you become trapped
PROXIMITY SUITS
• Worn primarily by aircraft firefighters• Made of aluminized material
Learning Objective 7Types of Personal Protective Equipment
WILDLAND PPE
• Hard-hat-type helmet• Compass and canteens of water• Fire shelter
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PPE• Disposable shirt, latex gloves, eye protection
Learning Objective 7Types of Personal Protective Equipment
ADVANTAGE OF AIRCRAFT FIREFIGHTING
• Deliver retardant or water to inaccessible areas
FIXED WING• Can be used to transport crews
ROTARY WING• Can sling load supplies to and from the fire line
Learning Objective 7Types of Personal Protective Equipment
Summary
• New tools and equipment are constantly being developed or adapted to firefighting use to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient
• Without intelligent, trained, aggressive firefighters, the facilities, apparatus, and equipment are worth nothing
• The best firefighters are capable not only of using all of the tools available to them, but also adapting those tools to new uses and performing in their absence