14 Questions
What should Incident Commanders do when dealing with fires in abandoned buildings?
Exercise extreme caution and consider all relevant fireground factors
What should be deployed for each crew when undertaking interior firefighting operations in an abandoned building?
A charged hose line
What is a potential hazard that firefighters may encounter in an abandoned building?
Open shafts
Why should firefighters avoid committing to interior operations in well-advanced fires in abandoned structures?
Because the risks outweigh the potential benefits
What is a concern related to the combustible contents of an abandoned building?
Fire load
What is a potential consequence of a delay in discovering a fire in an abandoned building?
The fire may spread further
What is the primary purpose of the guideline for abandoned buildings?
To provide operational considerations for fires in abandoned buildings
Who is responsible for assessing the strategy and tactics for fires in abandoned buildings?
Incident Commander
What should firefighters do in well-advanced fires in abandoned structures?
Not commit to interior operations
What should Company Officers do in regards to abandoned buildings in their first run areas?
Conduct familiarization visits to abandoned buildings
What should be deployed for each crew if interior firefighting operations are undertaken?
A charged hose line
What is a safety hazard of abandoned buildings?
The structure may be deteriorated and structurally unsound
What should be used to determine the potential for trapped occupants and safety hazards in abandoned buildings?
A thermal imaging camera
Who should be assigned as an Incident Safety Officer for fire operations in abandoned buildings?
A District Chief
Study Notes
Abandoned Building Guidelines for Toronto Fire Services
- Purpose: To provide guidelines for TFS personnel on hazards in abandoned buildings, including operational considerations for fires in these structures.
Responsibilities
- Incident Commander:
- Assess strategy and tactics based on "Rules of Engagement"
- Ensure no freelancing in abandoned buildings
- Company Officers:
- Conduct familiarization visits to abandoned buildings in their first-run areas
- Communicate hazards to Communications for entry into CAD and to Community Risk Reduction
- District Chief:
- Assigned as Incident Safety Officer for fire operations involving abandoned buildings
Guidelines for Abandoned Buildings
- Considerations:
- Avoid committing firefighters to interior operations in well-advanced fires in abandoned structures
- Identify and document abandoned building locations in response areas
- Exercise extreme caution and consider fire conditions and relevant fireground factors before committing firefighters to interior firefighting positions
- Deploy charged hose lines for each crew if interior firefighting operations are undertaken
- Use thermal imaging cameras to determine potential trapped occupants, fire location, and safety hazards
Safety Hazards in Abandoned Buildings
- Structural degradation and unsoundness
- Open shafts
- Pits and holes with possible water accumulation
- Maze-like configurations
- Limited/obstructed entry and egress
- Blocked or damaged stairs
- Combustible contents and high fire load
- Delayed fire discovery
- Multiple fire locations
- Biological hazards
- Hazardous chemicals
This quiz covers the guidelines for Toronto Fire Services personnel on the hazards of abandoned buildings, including operational considerations for fires and physical hazards.
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