The Model defines events likely to occur during a building fire, from ignition through to control and extinguishment.
The Model is for use in fire engineering design in a performance-based regulatory environment, so the functional role of the Fire Brigade can be incorporated into the building design process.
It provides the framework to measure Fire Brigade tasks on a time-line basis, and to utilise the output of other sub-systems in the decision process.
The FBIM includes detailed analysis of time data for Fire Brigade tasks and activities. It is adaptable to suit most brigade types, crew sizes, and resource limitations as decisions are incorporated within the expertise of local fire brigade input.
Copies of the Fire Brigade Intervention Model are available through the AFAC shop.
FBIM is structured to address the following fire brigade activities:
Time to:
- Notify the brigade
- Dispatch resources
- Reach kerb side
- Access information
- Assess and determine strategy
Time for:
- Fire brigade set up (including firefighting safety)
- Search and rescue tasks
- Exposure protection tasks
- Fire extinguishment tasks
- Environmental protection tasks
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Email the AFAC office.
