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Super Sofa Fire
Fire fighting safety is of utmost importance. There are many different policies which help the firefighters maintain the integrity of the work which is done. There are many different rules which help the firefighters maintain the safety of others and the firefighters.
The incident at Sofa Super Store resulted in 9 deaths. This was due to many reasons which will be discussed in the following paper.
Fire Stream Tactics
Fire stream tactics are highly important when it comes to being in a situation like the Sofa Super Store. There are many things which help the fire stream tactics. One of which is the width of the pipe which is being used. Along with which it is important to keep the pressure of the source of water in mind.
As with all liquids, water cannot be compressed; it has to go somewhere. F there is an opening available, it will attempt to force its way through. Remember the nozzle, restricting the flow, is what generates working pressures. The pump does not create pressure; it only puts the water in motion.
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This caused a delay in the containment of the fire. There were many different requests which were not followed through properly.
During later stages of the incident several master streams were set-up and the resulting demand exceeded the volume available from the water mains and hydrants in the West Ashley area. The hydrants were capable of supplying all of the attack lines that were deployed during the first 30 minutes, if appropriate supply lines had been established. Delays were encountered in charging both of the hose lines that were taken through the showrooms to attack the fire in the loading dock. The delays and subsequent flow interruptions placed crews in extremely dangerous situations inside the building.
Friction loss
This is the concept which occurs with the hose and water pressure is not properly set up. Friction loss is a big problem when it comes to the water pressure. This also minimizes the amount of water which is then released on the fire. Friction loss happens…
Bibliography
Fornell, D.P. Fire Stream Management Handbook . Penwell Books.
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