10 Questions
What information should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch?
Details of the initial scene size-up
What is a key procedure for crew members responding to a smoke or fire of unknown origin call?
Ensuring personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn
What should responding apparatus do if there is no pre-plan for staging?
Immediately proceed to the primary staging location
What are the essential resources crew members should have when responding to a smoke or fire of unknown origin call?
Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) and gas detector
What tools should be available for investigation if a fire or smoke source is discovered?
Hand tools, Halligan bars and axes (married sets), and TIC
What should be done if fuses are tripped during the investigation?
Investigate the affected areas, appliances, or equipment
What should the IC do with regards to unknown origin calls?
Treat all unknown origin calls as a structure fire response
Why should crews be split into teams during an investigation?
To increase the chances of finding the source of smoke or fire quickly
Why might building occupants not be completely truthful about the possible source of smoke and burning smells?
They fear repercussions from landlords or supervisors
What spaces should be visually inspected and investigated by feel and TIC?
Attics and cocklofts, false ceilings, and trash cans
Study Notes
Initial Response
- First arriving unit should provide Dispatch with essential information about the situation.
Crew Response
- Key procedure for crew members responding to a smoke or fire of unknown origin call: investigate the origin of the smoke or fire.
Staging and Resources
- If there is no pre-plan for staging, responding apparatus should stage at a safe distance and await further instructions.
- Essential resources crew members should have when responding to a smoke or fire of unknown origin call: sufficient personnel, equipment, and apparatus.
Investigation Tools
- Tools that should be available for investigation if a fire or smoke source is discovered: thermal imaging camera (TIC), and other necessary equipment.
Investigation Procedures
- If fuses are tripped during the investigation, they should be reset only after the source of the problem is identified and corrected.
- Incident Commander (IC) should take charge and coordinate the response to unknown origin calls.
Investigation Strategy
- Crews should be split into teams during an investigation to efficiently search the premises.
- Building occupants might not be completely truthful about the possible source of smoke and burning smells due to fear of liability or consequences.
Investigation Areas
- Spaces that should be visually inspected and investigated by feel and TIC: all areas of the building, including hidden spaces, to identify the source of the smoke or fire.
Learn about the procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department personnel when responding to calls for smoke or fire of unknown origin, including the first five minutes upon arrival and corresponding policies.
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