When a structural fire is reported in a high-density industrial zone, the "unknowns" are the primary threat to life safety. Does the building have a lightweight Truss? roof? Are there Hazardous Materials stored in the north quadrant? Where exactly is the Location of FDC (Fire Department Connection) for the sprinkler system? A pre-plan that answers these questions in seconds turns a chaotic event into a managed operation.

The Philosophy of Structural Forensics

The "Fire Preplan" template is designed for the fire inspector or battalion chief who treats building intelligence as a tactical requirement. It moves your occupancy surveys from passive files to an active, geospatial database. By standardizing the capture of specific Construction Type details—including Roof, Floor, and Wall Construction—the system ensures that incident commanders have a 360-degree understanding of the building's skeletal integrity. It acknowledges that a Basement or Attic/Cockloft is a potential trap that must be documented long before the smoke arrives.

The Blueprint: Life-Safety Architecture

The structure of this library is built to handle the dense technical data of commercial fire protection.

  • Suppression Intelligence: Dedicated fields for Sprinklered status and the location of up to three separate Hydrants allow for the rapid establishment of water supply.
  • Utility & Access Logistics: Tracking the Knox Box location alongside specific NJNG Shutoff and GPU Shutoff points ensures that utilities can be isolated without delay.
  • Hazard Profiling: The template prioritizes the documentation of special Conditions or Hazards, such as the presence of solar arrays or specialized chemical processing, providing responders with an immediate risk assessment.

Usage Scenarios: The Tactical Command

You are responding to a smoke-showing call at a local manufacturing plant. On the way, you open Memento and search for the Business Name. You instantly see that the building is a 50,000 Square Footage facility with a Truss? roof. You relay to the incoming engines: "FDC is on the south side near the main gate; primary hydrant is at the street entrance. Be advised of hazardous materials in the rear storage area." This data-backed arrival allows for a high-speed, safe deployment that protects your crews and the community.

Power Feature: Multi-Image Site Awareness

By utilizing Memento’s ability to attach multiple images (Image 2 to Image 4) and a Google Maps link, the template turns a data sheet into a visual tactical brief. You can document the view from each side of the building (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta), providing responders with a visual orientation of the facility before they even pull onto the lot. It transforms a static record into a dynamic site awareness tool that is always current and always accessible.