Basement Fire – Exterior Attack

Tactic:

• Break parging if present, and make a hole 6 in. above the foundation, in the band joist, with the HammerSpike, halligan tool or pick head axe.
• Insert the spike with an Attack Tip at a downward angle (approx. 45 degrees) into the fire compartment if access is available.  If uncertain of the location of fire, utilize a Mist Tip.
• Flow water and look for signs of knock down until steam production is apparent.  Monitor conditions with thermal imaging.
• Commence interior attack when safe to do so.

Tool Configuration:

• Standard length AttackSpike Nozzle with Attack Tip if access is available to fire compartment.
• Standard length AttackSpike Nozzle with Mist Tip if uncertain of fire compartment or if direct fire compartment access isn’t available.