Who develops the incident action plan?
The IAP is a written plan that defines the incident objectives and reflects the tactics necessary to manage an incident during an operational period. There is only one FEMA IAP for each incident, and that IAP is developed at the incident level. The IAP is developed through the incident action planning process.
What is the best method for fire attack?
Direct attack
What are the 4 types of indirect fire?
Indirect Fire
- Destruction. Destruction puts a target out of action permanently.
- Neutralization. Neutralization knocks a target out of action temporarily.
- Suppression.
- Observed fire.
- Unobserved fire.
- Nonlethal Attack Systems and Munitions.
- Roles.
What are the two types of fire suppression operations?
All fire suppression operations are classified as either offen- sive or defensive. When fire fighters advance hose lines into a building to attack a fire, the strategy is offensive. By con- trast, defensive operations are conducted from the exterior, by directing water streams toward the fire from a safe distance.
What is the best fire suppression system?
FM-200 is the best fire suppression system for a number of situations, including:
- Offices or other places where people may be present during a fire.
- Places where entry and exit areas could be blocked—since FM-200 is a gaseous agent, it is able to respond quickly to fires.
Can nitrogen gas put out fire?
Nitrogen operates as a fire suppressant by reducing the oxygen content within a room to a point at which the fire will extinguish, without compromising the safety of individuals present in the room. Nitrogen will not decompose or produce any by-products when exposed to a flame.
Which gas is used in Novec 1230?
How Clean Agents Work
| Inert Gas | Novec 1230 Fluid | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Compound | A mixture of the inert gases: nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide (CO2) | A fluorinated ketone containing carbon, fluorine, and oxygen |
| Storage | Stored as a gas | Stored as a liquid |
| Discharge Time | 60 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Clean Up | None | None |
Which extinguisher is most suitable for oil fire?
Wet Chemical fire extinguishers