Ok, this may sound like a pretty vague question but I am just looking to see how FD's handle this situation.
OV (Outside Vent)
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(1) From what I have learned is that the OV is to work opposite that of the engine company. Will take the glass if and only if his/her boss gives the OK or if he/she actually sees/hears water slamming into the glass
(2) If you happen to come across a victim before at the window or you are VES'ing then VENT the window get in, try to close door and perform rescue/search. I am assuming you would want to re-open the door to facilitate ventilation unless conditions dictate not to.
Inside Search Team
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I would imagine that no glass should be taken unless we know that water is supplied and ready to advance on the fire.
What if you are above the fire with a decent smoke condition (no fire on the floor above). Would you take those windows? Or would you wait for a line to move up to that floor?
I know there are no cookie cutter answers to this. I am just looking for some general opinions on how you guys go about or would go about situations like these.
Thanks, and be safe!!
OV (Outside Vent)
-----------------
(1) From what I have learned is that the OV is to work opposite that of the engine company. Will take the glass if and only if his/her boss gives the OK or if he/she actually sees/hears water slamming into the glass
(2) If you happen to come across a victim before at the window or you are VES'ing then VENT the window get in, try to close door and perform rescue/search. I am assuming you would want to re-open the door to facilitate ventilation unless conditions dictate not to.
Inside Search Team
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I would imagine that no glass should be taken unless we know that water is supplied and ready to advance on the fire.
What if you are above the fire with a decent smoke condition (no fire on the floor above). Would you take those windows? Or would you wait for a line to move up to that floor?
I know there are no cookie cutter answers to this. I am just looking for some general opinions on how you guys go about or would go about situations like these.
Thanks, and be safe!!
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