34 KO CURTAIN

Question 0

The KO Curtain will ONLY be deployed on orders of the

Answer 0

Officer of the FIRST ARRIVING LADDER COMPANY and/or the IC

Question 1

Testing conducted by FDNY and NIST showed an immediate

Answer 1

50% decrease in temperatures and significant flame reduction when the KO Curtain is deployed. However there will be an increase
In the smoke condition

Question 2

KO curtain can be deployed from

Answer 2

2 floors above the fire if needed

Question 3

The deployment FF MUST have their

Answer 3

Facepiece on in case of an auto exposure

Question 4

The KO Curtain shall NEVER be deployed in a

Answer 4

Horizontal position

Question 5

The 1st arriving ladder officer will coordinate the

Answer 5

Deployment of the KO curtain
Allow the KO curtain to drop
DO NOT THROW

Question 6

When assured that the target window is completely covered the deploying and receiving FF’s will

Answer 6

Maintain control of their respective ropes. The ropes shall NOT be tied off. The deployment window will be closed to prevent auto exposure

Question 7

If the KO Curtain will be subject to direct flame exposure for an extended period of time the IC should consider

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Deploying a 2nd KO Curtain OR Window Fire Blanket to cover the 1st one

Question 8

Both the deploying FF and the receiving FF will

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Remain in position until otherwise ordered by the IC

Question 9

The removal of the KO curtain must be

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Approved by the IC. The request for the removal of the KO Curtain will be made by the ladder company officer inside the fire apartment after first consulting with the engine company officer in charge of the hose line inside the apartment. The ladder company officer shall use the TIC to confirm all fire has been extinguished. The engine officer shall insure that the nozzle team is aware of the KO Curtain removal