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Normans Handbook Chapter 1

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What is the most basic principle of firefighting?

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As a firefighter who finds the need to choose between rescuing a victim or extinguishing the fire, what factors impact most heavily on your decision? 1. Is sufficient personnel available to extinguish the fire and conduct rescues simultaneously? 2. If not, can access be made to the victim that does require hoseline support? 3. Are there other units in quarters that can be called to perform the rescue? 4. Would putting the fire out eliminate the need for rescue? 5. What is the fire loading?

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You arrive as the officer in command of the first-due engine at a fire in a four story apartment house at 3am. You find a fire venting from four ground-floor windows, and heavy smokeshowing from all floors. Your crew consist of a driver, two firefighters, and yourself. The next unit to arrive will likely be 6-8 minutes behind you. Numerous bystanders are reporting multiple people trapped in the 24 apartments in the building. What is the most correct action to order?

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pp. 2-3 When several potential victims are present in different areas, putting the hoseline in operation to protect the means of egress is critical.

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