Table 8 Presentation messages during the reconnaissance activity
Evaluation items | Presentation messages |
|---|---|
Location of the fire | Where is the fire? |
Influence on the environment | Is there any impact on the surrounding area? Is there a possibility of the fire spreading? Are there any flammable materials nearby? Is there a wind direction? |
Building entrance | Where are the entrances of the building? Is there an emergency entrance? Is there an opening larger than a circle with a diameter of at least one meter? Are there any openings larger than 0.75 m × 1.2 m? |
Rapid combustion | Are there any concerns about rapid combustion? Is there a possibility of flashover? Is the fire source large? Is there any possibility of combustible gas being generated? Are there many flammable interior materials, such as plywood, being used? Do ceilings and walls have structures that are easily overheated? Where are the windows, doors, and ducts that serve as openings located? Is it possible to pour water into the entire room through the openings? Is there any possibility of a backdraft? Are the structures highly airtight? Is there any possibility of flammable gas, such as carbon monoxide, being generated? Where are the windows, doors, and ducts that serve as openings located? What are the effects of the passage of time? |
Water utilization | Where is the water utilization? |
Influence of passed time | What is the influence of the passage of time? Is the location of the fire location moving? Is there any expansion of the fire area? Did the building collapse? |