Scenario: Grass Fire Alongside an Active Railway Line. Category: Grass Fire | ||
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Introduction | ||
Firefighters respond to a fast-moving grass fire near an active railway line, with the risk of fire spread toward nearby properties and potential interference with train operations. Challenges include managing fire suppression alongside the railway, coordinating with railway operators to ensure responder safety, and containing the fire spread under windy conditions. | ||
Objective(s) | ||
To train firefighters in safely managing grass fires near critical infrastructure, focusing on fire containment, collaboration with railway operators, and strategic deployment of firefighting resources to protect property and prevent rail service disruptions. | ||
Learning Objectives | ||
Establish communication with railway operators to confirm the status of train traffic and coordinate safe access to the area. | ||
Dynamic Events | ||
Hose Coupling Failure The hose coupling between two lengths of delivery hose begins to leak due to a damaged washer, reducing water pressure significantly. The crew must stop operations to re-tighten the coupling and replace the washer. Hose Reel Jam While rapidly deploying a hose reel for a quick attack, the hose reel jams, preventing further extension of the hose. The crew is forced to manually unroll the remaining hose, or connecting additional hose, slowing their response time to the advancing fire. | ||
Debrief | ||
Conduct a review at the end of the scenario. Discuss “What went well” and “What could be improved”. Be constructive and supportive – it’s not about blame, it’s about building people up and improving their skills. |

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