Attic Fire – Access from Floor Below

Tactic:

• Use a thermal imager to locate the main body of fire.
• Pierce ceiling with AttackSpike™ nozzle and flow water for approximately 1 minute looking for signs of cooling.
• Shut down and quickly move in 6 inch increments piercing and flowing to ensure water distribution around insulation and other obstructions.
• Continuously monitor with thermal imaging.

Tool Configuration:

• Ordinary Ceiling: Standard length AttackSpike™ Nozzle with AttackTip to suppress active fire in Attic.
• Vaulted / High Ceilings: Five foot length AttackSpikeXL™ Nozzle with AttackTip.

Ventilation Considerations:

• Positive Pressure Isolation on the floor below / living compartment may be utilized because no major holes (flow paths) are created to the fire compartment.
• Placing a smoke curtain in the doorway to choke the opening down to a square can improve PPV application.