Brownstones Flashcards

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BS
TorF Immediate VEIS of top floor is mandatory

How big is the cockloft?

TorF. LCC of an aerial shall not operate in a manner which will impede return to pedestal

A

True top floor VEIS is mandatory

Cockloft is 2-3’

True LCC of an aerial shall not operate in a manner which will impede return to pedestal

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1st roof, when LSR rescue is needed contact who for assistance?

What is the priority order of roof access?

When can you descend the scuttle?

A

1st roof contact LCC for assistance with LSR rescue

Roof access- 1st aerial, 2nd aerial, adjoining building

Never descend scuttle unless fire is under control

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When rear fire escape who teams up with the OV to VEIS the fire floor?

When no rear fire escape who teams up with the LCC for top floor VEIS

A

When rear fire escape, after roof duties complete roof will team up with ov for VEIS

When no rear fire escape, after completion of roof duties is aerial is still in place, descend aerial and team up with LCC for top floor VEIS

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Top floor fire where does 2nd ladder operate?

Who places the 2nd aerial to the roof?

Top floor fire what is the 1st OV tool assignment?

A

Top floor fire 2nd ladder stays on floors below until needed, do not block stair way, ensure fire didn’t start on a lower floor

2nd LCC places rig in PTO for use by 2nd roof before reporting to turntable of 1st ladder (if 1st is a TL 2nd LCC doesn’t have to report to pedestal)

Top floor fire 1st ov- saw and halligan

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When OV determines it is impractical to get a portable to rear and there is a trapped victim, the OV has to determine to stay or to go roof bases on what 3 things?

A

LIE
Location and severity of fire
Immediate vicinity of fire/smoke to victim
Emotional state of victim

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2nd OV at top floor fire where does he operate?

What is the tool assignment for 2nd roof at top floor fire? Not top floor fire?

A

2nd ov at top floor fire after checking rear, report to the roof to assist in vent or go into exposure as ordered by officer

Tool assignment for 2nd roof at top floor fire is halligan hook and saw, not top floor fire is halligan and halligan hook (LSR not mentioned)

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When 1st ladder is a TL who will VEIS top floor?

A

1st ladder is a TL, OV takes roof to roof and waits for completion of size-up, then repositions bucket to fire floor for ventilation, then picks up roof and repositions to top floor for VEIS

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8
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Cellar fire line placement for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line?

A

1st line thru 1st floor door down interior stairs to cellar
2nd line front door on 1st floor to back up 1st line
3rd as ordered by IC

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Line placement for 1st, 2nd, 3rd line at 1st floor fires

A

1st line- thru front door on 1st floor
2nd line- back up 1st line or front door on 2nd(parlor) floor to protect stairs
3rd- as ordered by IC

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Line placement for fire on upper floor for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line

A

1st line- thru front door on 2nd (parlor floor)
2nd line- thru front door on 2nd floor to back up 1st line
3rd line as ordered by IC

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Fully involved Brownstone where do the 1st, 2nd, 3rd lines go?

A

1st into fire building
2nd into fire building
3rd as ordered by IC (into fire building, into exposure, thru exposure to rear yard of fire building)

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For a fully involved BS what two lines should the 1st engine insider dropping?

2 floors of fire is a second alarm or extra engine and ladder?

Heavy fire in cellar and basement is a second alarm or extra engine and ladder?

A

Drop 2 handlines

2 floors of fire extra and and ladder

Cellar and basement with heavy fire is 2nd alarm

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