Building Fires

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Building Fires

Tactical Operational Guidance (TOG) Training

This training package considers the TOG for dealing with fires involving domestic buildings

This presentation can be used by both individuals or groups and it is suggested that a minimum of 15 minutes will be required to complete it

It is recommended that the Managing Operational Incidents TOG is viewed in conjunction with this training package as it contains incident

command considerations common to all incident types

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Significant Hazards - BackdraughtSignificant Hazards - Backdraught

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• Flashover

• Fire gas ignition

• Products of combustion

• Utilities

• Unoccupied buildings

Significant HazardsSignificant Hazards

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• Timber framed buildings

• False chimneys

• Photo-voltaic panels

• Cable fixings and trunking

• Basements and pits

• Hidden voids

Significant Hazards - ConstructionSignificant Hazards - Construction

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• Persons reported

• Secure water supply

• Utilities

Control Measures and Actions – On arrivalControl Measures and Actions – On arrival

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• Backdraught

• Flashover

• Covering jets

• Ventilation

• Cable fixings and trunking

• Basements and pits

Control Measures and Actions – FirefightingControl Measures and Actions – Firefighting

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Relevant References

National Occupational Standards

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National Occupational Standards National Occupational Standards

This training package will assist in the development of skills, knowledge and understandingthat are necessary to successfully deal with this type of incident. Dependant on role, thefollowing elements of NOS may be applicable at this type of incident.

FF2 – Take responsibility for effective performanceFF3 – Save and preserve endangered lifeFF4 – Resolve operational incidentsFF5 – Protect the environment from the effects of hazardous materialsFF6 – Support effectiveness of operational resource FF9 – Drive, manoeuvre and redeploy fire service vehicles

WM1 - Lead the work of teams and individuals to achieve their objectivesWM3 - Manage information for actionWM4 - Take responsibility for effective performanceWM5 - Support the development of teams and individualsWM7 - Lead and support people to resolve operational incidentsWM9 - Support the efficient use of resources

EFSM1 – Provide strategic advice and support to resolve operational incidentsEFSM2 – Lead, monitor and support people to resolve operational incidents

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Relevant References Relevant References

• TB1/97 BA procedures• FRS Manual Volume 2 Incident Command 3rd Edition 2008• FRS Manual Volume 2 Fire Service Operations Safe Work at Height.• FRS Manual Fire Volume 2 Service Operations Environmental Protection • FRS Manual Volume 3 Fire Safety Basic Principles of Building Construction• The Building Regulations 2000 Fire Safety Approved Document B Volume 1.• CLG Innovative Construction Products and Techniques BD 2503 Jan. 2008 (Design and Management) Regulations 1994• FRS Circular 38/2009 Timber Framed Buildings• FRS Circular 18/2009 Fire-fighter Safety at Operational Incidents• FRS Bulletin 1- 2010 – Sheathed gas supplies• FRS Bulletin 4- 2011 – Failure of cable fixings in fire

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Slide 3/1 – www.fliretactics.comSlide 3/2 – www.oxfordshire.gov.ukSlide 3/3 – www.freefoto.comSlide 3/4 – www.diynot.comSlide 3/5 – www.wikia.comSlide 4/1 – www.fardaq.comSlide 4/2 – www.flickr.com

Slide 4/3 – www.flickr.comSlide 4/4 – www.wickia.comSlide 4/5 – www.london-fire.gov.ukSlide 4/6 – www.wikia.comSlide 5/1 – www.london-fire.gov.ukSlide 6/1 – www.hantsfire.gov.uk