Team leader is responsible for The attack team Team leader responsible to Supervise Ensure safety is maintained Give all commands Team leader reports to scene leader Team leader communicates via Hydra radio Attack team Messenger Team leader is expected to have a good understanding of All damage control equipment, systems, and techniques/procedures Class Alpha fire from burning Dry material such as bedding, books, cloth, or wood Class alpha fire produces
White smoke and ash Class alpha fire extinguished CO2 Seawater AFFF Class alpha PPE Steamers SCBA Firefighting boots Firefighting gloves Helmet Class Alpha fire is overhauled by using NFTI Rake Solid stream AFFF extinguisher What is a NFTI? Naval firefighting thermal imager What is a NFTI used for?
"Eyes" Used in overhaul to find hot spots Turn NFTI on Red button on bottom 30 sec to start NFTI Nicap rechargeable battery 4.85 hours NFTI 10 AA batteries 3.05 hours NFTI battery indicator Bottom of screen 10 vertical bars Battery low when 15 min remain NFTI temp indicator Upper right corner of screen Where is temp reading Cross hairs in middle of screen