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Air Management

• The objective is to avoid Hazardous Atmosphere/IDLH atmosphere before the low air alarm activation.
• Crew members should maintain awareness of their air status and check air levels when entering a new area or floor.
• Identify an exit strategy prior to entry and consider transitioning out of operations when air is at 50% cylinder capacity (2250 PSI).

Tactical Objectives

Engine Company Tactical Objectives

• Size-up the situation and locate the fire, including assessing structure, smoke conditions, access, ventilation points, occupants, and hose lay.
• Confine the fire by placing a hoseline between the fire and occupants.
• Extinguish the fire with the proper hoseline and nozzle combination.
• Protect exposures by eliminating fire extension and evacuating occupants.
• Provide a water supply through hydrants, standpipes, and sprinkler systems.

Water Supply

• Establish a water supply, potentially requiring Rural Water Supply.

RIT (Rapid Intervention Team)

• A RIT team consists of at least 4 firefighters, including a company officer or acting company officer, to deal with rapid rescue situations.

Engine Companies

• Engine companies address the following during initial fire suppression:
  • Locate, confine, and extinguish the fire.
  • Conduct a rapid primary search of the fire room or unit.
  • Establish a water supply.
  • Protect exposures.
  • Implement Two-Out and RIT Team protocols.
• Applying water efficiently and safely is a priority.

Standby Team

• A Standby Team is assigned prior to RIT establishment, consisting of at least two firefighters available for immediate assistance or rescue outside the hazard area.
• Once relieved by RIT, the Standby Team can become a Backup Team.

Ladder Company Tactical Objectives

• Ladder company objectives include:
  • Search & Rescue, often during primary search or as part of VEIS.
  • Ventilation through various methods.
  • Ladder provision for access, egress, and rescue operations.
  • Forcible Entry, coordinated with command.
  • Overhaul, locating and mitigating hidden fire.
  • Salvage, saving property and reducing damage.

Ladder Company Assignment by Priority

• Priorities for Ladder Companies are:
  • 1st Priority: Life Safety
  • 2nd Priority: Ventilation
  • 3rd Priority: Forcible Entry and Ladders
  • 4th Priority: Utilities, Overhaul, and Salvage
  • Note: Salvage may be prioritized higher in certain situations, such as preventing water damage.

Learn about the importance of air management and safety procedures in hazardous environments. Understand how to maintain air status awareness and develop an exit strategy to ensure safe operations.