202.06 Roof Sector Flashcards
Command should establish a Roof Sector during offensive fire operations to do what?
evaluate roof conditions and to complete roof ventilation.
_____ __________ of a building is important to the success of fire control operations and the safety of fire fighters and victims.
Early ventilation
Should Roof Sector have a secondary means to escape the roof, or have a safe refuge on an unexposed and structurally sound roof surface?
YES
Who is responsible for getting roof sector a hoseline if needed?
Roof Sector
Do FF’s operate on a Bow String roof if there is any evidence that the fire has penetrated the attic or involves the truss area?
NO
Do FF’s operate on the roof of a residential structure fire covered with tile shingles?
NO
Do FF’s operate on Commercial tile roofs?
Yes Extreme caution must be used when operating on commercial tile roofs.
Initially, what must Roof Sector report to Command?
a. Roof design and construction (flat, peaked, bowstring, etc.)
b. Structural conditions
c. Fire conditions or effects of fire on roof
d. Locations of fire walls
e. Locations of heavy objects that are affected by fire conditions
f. Ventilation plan
What are the objectives of Roof Sector?
a. Determining a safe working surface.
b. Complete adequate size ventilation hole(s) and achieve effective ventilation.
c. Coordinate roof ventilation with interior crews.
d. Coordinate roof fire control operations as directed by Command.
e. Maintain roof-top monitoring of roof structure and fire conditions.
f. Communicate with Interior Sector
g. Provide progress reports to Command
Is it ever necessary to establish a Roof Sector in a position remote from the fire-involved roof to keep a watchful eye on roof conditions, where imminent collapse will occur. Examples: Ladder pipe or adjacent building
YES
What is the rule of thumb to consider about adequate size ventilation holes?
Ventilation hole(s) of at least 10% of roof surface of the involved area.
What is the manner Roof sector should cut additional ventilation holes in the roof?
Crews must move from the first hole towards safer areas with each consecutive ventilation hole.
What must the Roof Sector Officer advise Command of when cutting holes in the roof?
when ventilation holes are completed and any change it may have on the roof conditions.
What shall be used for operations on any roof where the roof pitch presents a problem or crews cannot effectively operate aerial ladders or aerial platform appliances?
Roof ladders
What must be worn by all members operating above a fire?
Full PPE and SCBA with face pieces connected
