Cobra to the Swedish Air Force

Cobra to the Swedish Air Force

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, has signed a contract with Austrian Rosenbauer International AG for 22 new fire and rescue vehicles for the Swedish Air Force. All 22 vehicles will be equipped with a Cold Cut Cobra. FMV is a governmental agency acting...
E = Enter

E = Enter

Analyse the outcome of previous steps and measures taken. If the fire compartment is cooled down and the ventilation is adequate, it is time to enter. The remaining fire can now be extinguished. Visibility should be greatly improved with the assistance of PPV. Work...
V = Ventilate

V = Ventilate

When info from the scan indicates that the temperature is down in the fire compartment, it might be time to start ventilating. The objective of ventilating is to get rid of smoke/steam to increase visibility. In order to ventilate, you need at least two openings, one...
A = Attack

A = Attack

The Incident Commander orders a Cobra attack. The information gained from the scan will indicate what tactic to use and where to attack with Cobra. The decision could be to use Cobra to minimise risk, save lives, stop spreading of fire or some other purpose....
S = Scan

S = Scan

Scan means that you should gather information from all available sources and use all your senses and experience. Scan with a thermal imaging camera, use your bare eyes, drones, collect information from the property owner, look at floor plans, and get local knowledge...