9. Roof Sector (pt 1)

Question 1

Roof Sector Duties

The initial Roof Sector Officer must report to Command the following conditions (pt 1):

Answer 1

1. Roof construction (e.g. flat, peaked, bowstring, etc.), decking material (i.e. wood, metal, or concrete), and design
2. Structural conditions (effects of fire on roof)
3. Smoke/fire conditions

Question 2

Roof Sector Duties

The initial Roof Sector Officer must report to Command the following conditions (pt 2):

Answer 2

4. Locations of fire walls, skylight, and heavy objects

5. Ventilation plan

Question 3

The Roof Sector Officer must advise Command…

And include what?

Answer 3

1. when ventilation holes are completed and
2. report on the fire conditions in the structure below the vent hole. [This report should include the following:]
3. Presence or absence of fire in the attic (if there is no fire in the attic, then presence of active fire)
4. If no fire then smoke conditions (e.g. heavy, light, none, etc.)
5. Any change in the roof conditions and/or structural stability