Brownstones And rowframes Flashcards
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When 1st due LCC arrives at brownstone he should prepare his apparatus for complete coverage of fire bld. Who should he notify if unable to complete assignment ?
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IC must be notified
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When 1st due LCC At brownstone leaves his primary position in front of building who does he notify
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His company officer
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After setting up aerial for coverage of brownstone first duecLCC WILL due what
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Raise aerial to roof
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After raising aerial to roof of brownstone first due LCC shall wait for roof ff size up if roof ff does not need LCC On roof to assist with LSR whst should LCC do next ?
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Place ladder to top floor for VEIS And team up with second due LCC or AAM
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At a Top floor fire in a brownstone first due LCC US RADIOED by his inside team thst top floor VEIS HAS been completed by the inside team the LCC shall ?
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Report to his officer with whatever tools are necessary
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First due OVM at a brownstone will bring the following tools ?
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6 hook
Halligen
Flashlight
HT
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Top floor fire tools for first dueOVM at brownstone
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Halligen
Saw
Flashlight
HT
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Who should the first OVM notify when a person is trapped on a upper floor of a brownstone ?
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Notify the company officer and IC of the floor and exact location of the victim
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If the OVM of first due truck determines he is going to attempt a portable ladder rescue in the rear he should notify whom
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Notify the IC
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What factors determine whether an OVM will stay in the rear reassure a victim who is trapped or proceed roof to assit with LSR
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1 the emotional state of victim
2 fire/smoke condition in immediate vicinity of victim
3. The location and severity of the fire
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When there is no rear rescue needed at a brownstone and they are unable to team up to search I’m rear where does the OVM go next?
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OVM returns to front and teams up LCC for top floor VEIS
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IF OVM discovers rear fire escape on brownstone he should notify whom?
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Notify there officer and the IC
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Fire escape on the rear of a brownstone means the OVM will operate as per ladders 3 meaning he will ?
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Team up with roof ff to VEIS the fire floor and if not needed there VEIS FLOORS above
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At a top floor fire at a brownstone the 1st due OVM will proceed to roof with saw and Haligen tool he will then attempt to descend fire escape and perform VEIS of top floor with 2nd OVM as coordinated with ladder officer on top floor if unable to descend fire escape the OVM shall
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Notify company officer and attempt to vent fire apt from roof level and then assit with roof vent
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What does the first due Roof man take at a fire in a Brownstone.
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Roof mans tools are: Halligen 6 foot Haligen hook Flashlight Ht LSR
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At Brownstone what is the order of preference for access to the roof
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1st Aerial
2 nd Aerial
Adjoining bld
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The responsibility of the roof man at a brownstone covers 3 broad areas .
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LIFE
COMMUNICATION
VENTILATION
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When reaching the roof a brownstone the roofmans first duty is to
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Survey the rear courts and shafts of building for trapped occupants and or persons who may have jumped also check for presence of any fire escapes
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When doing your survey the roofman shall inform his officer of the following 3 things
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1 any life hazards
2 location of fire escapes
3 .Ventilation profile of rear and sides of building
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If there is no trapped occupants on roof the roofman will inform the LCC that no rescue ops are needed the Roof Ff will immediately begin vertical vent. True or False
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False.
The roof will contact officer and tell him he is in postion to vertical vent then wait for instructions
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When vertically venting roof the roofman shall vent in the following order
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Skylights
Scuttle covers
Windows on upper floor as directed by ladder officer responsible for top floor
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When there is a fire escape on a brownstone the roof ff shall operate in whAt manner
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After completing roof ventilation duties the roof ff will team up with ovm to VEIS the fire floor and if not needed there proceed to VEIS the floors above
Members will notify their officer they are leaving there primary position and initiating such a search
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If there is no rear fire escape and after completing there roof responsibilities the roof man notices the aerial is still on the roof what shall he do next
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He shall team up with LCC for top floor VEIS
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If there is no rear fire escape and after completing there roof responsibilities the roof man notices the aerial is no longer on the roof what shall he do next
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Contact their officer and be guided by his instructions
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At top floor fires the roofman is responsible for cutting the roof with saw. WHAT shall he do pending arrival of saw?
1 shall open returns
2 vent top floor windows from roof level as directed by ladder officer operating on top floor
Vent roof with saw after completing initial duties
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Who should the roof man inform if cannot vent the interior stairs
IC
| saw must be called for
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Who insures that ventilation in rear is completed at a brownstone
Second due OVM
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At top floor fire 2nd OVM shall
After checking the rear report to roof to assit with roof vent and opening up of roof or go to an exposure as directed by their officer
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If there is a fire escape in. Brownstone the 2nd OVM shall?
Shall operate as per lad 3 and team up with 2nd ROOF ff and VEIS the apt directly over the fire from the fire escape when coordinated with ladder officer inside area to be vented
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Second due roof ff tools at a brownstone are?
Halligen
Halligen hook 6
Ht
Flashlight
Top floor fires saw and 6 Halligen hook
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Access to roof for 2nd due roof should be via what if possible
Second aerial to fire building or exposure
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Second due roof shall when arriving on roof perform the following duties
1. Confirms roof vent and or assist first with vent of floors above fire
2. Check rear for fire escape ..tea up with 2ndOVM VEIS all floors above fire particular attention to top floor apts including public hall
3 if conditions warrant commence initial vent of adjoining building roofs
4 no apparent need on roof reports to officer via HT for further duties
Top floor fire roof with saw and Haligen hook to assit with vent
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There are some differences when first due is aTL AT A BROWNSTONE. First due LCC will?
Operate on pedestal and remain there for overall safety control and coordination
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There are some differences when first due is aTL AT A BROWNSTONE. First dueOVM
Will operate as basket FF
1. Ovm will bring roof man to roof and drop ohm off there (saw and LSR if going to roof). Ovm will wait for roof size up before repositioning to fire floor for vent as coordinated by ladder officer
In area. To be vented
2. After venting fire floor reposition To top floor for VEIS
3. Prior to VEIS of top floor team up with roof ff or AAM
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If TL is used for roof acces what shall be added to the tools brought to roof
Saw and LSR
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1st due OVM of a TL at a brownstone will drop roof man on roof 1 st after dropping roof man o. Roof the OVM shall?
1. Wait for roof size up
2. Repositioning basket to fire floor for vent as directed by ladder officer inside area to be vented
3. Then top floor for VEIS ...PRIOR to top floor VEIS team up with roof ff
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If first due at brownstone is a TL the 1st roof man after initial roof duties shall.
Team up with 1st OVM to VEIS TOP FLOOR
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If first due at a BROWNSTONe is a TL what shall second LCC due
Because first due is TL then second LCC does not have to report to pedestal of first due he shall be ordered other duties as per his officer such as :
Examine exposures
Assist with roof ops
Be available to team up
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Where should the first line be stretched at cellar fires. A brownstone
Through the front door on the first floor(basement) the down cellar via interior stair to extinguish fire
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If a fire has control of the first floor or first floor and cellar the first line should be stretched to
The second floor by way of outside stairs to protect interior stairs
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Where is second line stretched at a cellar fire in a brownstone
Above the fire
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If the first line was at a cellar fire was stretched to second floor (parlor) to secure stair the second line should be stretched
To extinguish fire via the interior cellar stair
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Third line at cellar fire in brownstone if necessary is stretched as
Ordered by IC
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First line at upper floor brownstone fire is stretched
Taken through front door on the second floor (parlor ) to the fire floor
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Second Line at an upper floor fire is stretched
To back up first line through parlor floor door
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Third line at upper floor fire in a brownstone is stretched
As ordered by IC
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At a brownstone fire where the building is fully involved first due engine should?
Drop two handkines front of building and position apparatus for the possible use of multiversal nozzle or to supply TL
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First line at a fully involved brownstone should be stretched ?
Advanced into fire building through front door
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Second line a fully involved brownstone should be stretched ?
Back up 1st line
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Third line at a fully involved brownstone should be stretched
1. Into the fire building
2. To an exposure if fire is reported there
3. No fire in the exposures stretch through an exposure to a rear yard of fire building
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Where should the first line be stretched at cellar fires. A brownstone
Through the front door on the first floor(basement) the down cellar via interior stair to extinguish fire
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If a fire has control of the first floor or first floor and cellar the first line should be stretched to
The second floor by way of outside stairs to protect interior stairs
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Where is second line stretched at a cellar fire in a brownstone
Above the fire
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If the first line was at a cellar fire was stretched to second floor (parlor) to secure stair the second line should be stretched
To extinguish fire
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Third line at cellar fire in brownstone if necessary is stretched as
Ordered by IC
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First line at upper floor brownstone fire is stretched
Taken through front door to the fire floor
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Second Line at an upper floor fire is stretched
To back up first line
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Third line at upper floor fire in a brownstone is stretched
As ordered by IC
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At a brownstone fire where the building is fully involved first due engine should?
Drop two handkines front of building and position apparatus for the possible use of multiversal nozzle or to supply TL
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First line at a fully involved brownstone should be stretched ?
Advanced into fire building through front door
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Second line a fully involved brownstone should be stretched ?
Back up 1st line
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Third line at a fully involved brownstone should be stretched
To an exposure if fire is reported there
| No fire in the exposures stretch through an exposure to a rear hard
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When a serious fire burns out the entire first floor of a row frame there is a danger of collapse especially in which buildings in the row
Corner blds and buildings standing alone
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At top floor fires in brownstone type row frame the first due truck is responsible for
VEIS OFTOP FLOOR including examination of clock loft
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At top floor fires in brownstone type row frame the second due truck is responsible for
Exposure 2 and 4 for extension
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At top floor fires at OLT type row frames the inside team of first dueis responsible for
VEIS Of fire apt with examination of cocklof
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At top floor fires at OLT type row frames the inside team of second due is responsible for
VEISof adjoining apt including examination of cockloft
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Entrance doors at row frame should be fully chocked open when
When hose lines are stretched through the front door
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If entrance doors to brownstones or row frames are self closing and equipped with a locking device what should be done and who should do it
The door should be blocked so it does lock or fully close by the first member through the door it should not be fully chocked until hose lines are stretched through doors towards fire area
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FE FF at row frame tools are
Axe/Halligen or maul/Haligen
Rabbit
Ht
Flashlight
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How high long and deep will row frames generally be?
2-5 stories
20 to 30 feet in width
40 to 60 feet deep
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The cockloft in a rowframe is how high
Form one foot the height tall enough for a man to stand
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Old law tenement type row frame fire on second floor after the first due LCC raise the ladder to the roof what should he do next ?
VEIS THE fire apt from the exterior using portable ladders when teamed up with 2 nd lcc
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When fire is on 3 rd floor or above the first LCC should do what after raises aerial to roof
Reposition aerial to fire floor for VEIS WITH second LCC
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After VEIS of fire apt is complete in Old law tenement type row frame what should LCC of first due truck do?
Aerial can be used to VEIS adjoining apt and or floors above
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First due OVM at old law tenement type row frames is
6 hook
Haligen
Flashlight
Ht
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Top floor fires first OVM row frame tools are
Saw
| Haligen
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Access to roof at row frames
1 aerial
2. Second aerial
3 adjoining bld (immediate adjoining building should not be used
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First due roof mans tools at Rowframe are
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Halligen
6 Halligen hook
LSR
HT
flashlight
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In a top floor fire in a brownstone type Rowframe the inside team operate where?
The most severely threatened exposure
Consideration should be given to bringing two six foot hooks instead of can
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At top floor fire in A brownstone type Rowframe the 2nd LCC after no longer needed I front of building should go where?
Goes into exposure as directed by their officer if IDLH team up with another member
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Top floor fire at brownstone type Rowframe the 2nd due OVM if not needed in front for rescue at building that has fire escape should
Check rear for trapped occupants and ensure ventilation is completed
if building has fire escape then ascend fire escape and team up with 1st due OVM to VEIS TOP FLOOR
No rear fire escape then team up for exposure examination with LCC or proceed to roof
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Tools for 2nd due roofman at top floor fire Rowframe brownstone type
Saw
| 6 Halligen hook
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Second due OVM at top floor fire old law tenement type Rowframe should operate
From fire escape and VEIS the top floor when teamed up with first OVM
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At brownstone type Rowframe 1 st due OVM of a TL Will operate in the following manner
1. Bring basket to roof for access(saw and LSR )
2. Wait for roof size up before repositioning rig to fire floor for vent
3. After venting fire floor reposition basket for top floor VEIS TEAM UP with roof ff
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Old law tenement type Rowframe 1st due OVM WILL go where after completion of roof size up
Fire floor
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Roof access for 1st due roof man TL
Basket
1st aerial
Adjoining building ( not immediate adjoining)
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At old law tenement Rowframe building what may first due roof manS of a TL officer request he do after initial roof vent is complete?
Perform outside vent of fire apt with second roof
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Engine company ordered to take a line to an exposure for purpose of extinguishing fire in cockloft should take what with the them
Six foot hook
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Where does the first line go at cellar fire in Rowframe
1 st line through front door then to cellar via interior stairs
If cannot advance down cellar due to intensity of fire it shall used to protect public hall interior stairs and first floor
After cellar fire has been controlled by 2nd line first line can be advanced to top floor to extinguish any extension intervening floors must be checked and member stationed on landing to warn if fire breaks out below
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2nd line at cellar fire in Rowframe
1. Second line should back up,first line
2. First line is advanced to cellar and back up is not needed ,then second line to first floor then proceed to top floor for extension.
If first line is used to cover public hall and back up not needed then second line will be used to stretch to cellar via outside entrance to extinguish fire
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Third line at cellar fire in Rowframe
Ordered by IC
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At fire on upper floors of Rowframe 1 st line stretched ?
To location of fire via interior stairs this line will need enough to cover entire buildin
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Second line at upper floor fire Rowframe
1. If not needed to back up first line
2. Second line at upper floor fire Rowframe should be stretched to the top floor or to floor above. If fire in exposure may be more effective in exposure need enough line to cover entire building
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Third line at upper floor fire in Rowframe
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As ordered by IC
Fire building
Exposure
Supply TL
Through exposure to rear
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At a Rowframe fully involved and fire in exposures how many lines should first due drop in front of building
One 3 1/2 for TL
| one handline
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First line At a Rowframe fully involved with fire in exposures should be stretched where?
Into fire building through front door
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Second line at a Rowframe fully involved fire in exposures ?
If not needed to back up first line
Stretched to top floor of the most severe exposure this line will be needed to protect cockloft. And interior shafts
While proceeding to top floor check intermediate floors for fire
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The third line at a Rowframe building that is fully involved with fire in exposure should be stretched to
If 2nd due was needed to back up first due then 3rd line into most severe exposure
If 2 nod to top floor of most severe exposure then 3 rd line to The top opposite exposure thAt second due went to this hoseline will be needed protect the cockloft an interior shafts
4 th line as ordered by IC
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First engine at a vacant Rowframe in a row of occupied frame should drop how many lines and stretch the first line where?
The first to arrive engine should drop two lines including one 3 1/2 to supply a TL and handline to enter the most severe exposure
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Second line at a vacant building in a row of occupied frames should go where
If not needed to back up first line Stretched to the fire building or the opposite exposure
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Third line at fire in a vacant Rowframe in a row of occupied Frames should go to
Stretched the third line to the fire building or he opposite exposure depending where second due stretched
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In a fire in a vacant Rowframe in a row of vacant frames the first line should be stretched
Initially operate from exterior until TL, multiversal , or heavy caliber stream can be placed into operation then handline I stretched. Into most severe exposure
Stretch 3 1/2 for TL
When necessary Position apparatus for use of multiversal nozzle
In- line pumping should be give consideration in this situation
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Second line at a fire in a vacant Rowframe in a row of vacant frames should be stretched to
If not needed to back up first line Then opposite exposure or through an exposure to a rear yard
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If a brownstone has a flat roof the cockloft space between the ceiling and roof is
2' to 3' feet in height
| Roof pitched toward rear
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Fires in brownstones are usually contained to original fire building what are some ways it may spread to adjoining
Cellar where beams butt up against
Yankee Gutter
Via cockloft due to faulty construction
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Light fire condition is considered
Fire that can be extinguished with operation of one hand line and or hand extinguishers without resorting to extinguishing agents
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Medium fire condition
Indicates a fire that can be extinguished with operation of two hand lines
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If on a brownstone the entrance door is self closing and equipped with locking device than
First member through door shall Block door and prevent it from closing
Fully chock when hoselines are stretched through door
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Top floor fire in brownstone the first due aerial LCC will,
1. Raise and position aerial to roof of exposure for roof and ovm
2. Commence venting top floor windows with permission of officer inside fire area to be vented
3. If LCC not informed by inside team that the made the front then he should go in and search
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In a brownstone using the adjoining building is then3 rd option for access to the roof which adjoining building should you use
The building offering easiest access to its interior
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Duties of 2nd due LCC at brownstone are
1. Position apparatus and place in PTO for use BY roof ff
2. Team up with 1st due LCC for top floor VEIS
3 . If no longer needle at aerial or for other laddering operation on front of building goes where company officer directs
Note outside team should be prepared to help first due in LSR op
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After second due goes to rear and ensures ventilation has been completed and sees that no laddering ops are necessary in rear what is the next option for the second o
Ovm
Return to front of building in case there is a need to get to the floors above via portable ladder ...team up
If not needed in above situation than meet up with officer above fire
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The second due roof will go to the roof on top floor brownstone fire with what tools
Saw and Halligen hook
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For fires below the top floor second due roof should be alert to what
First due roof mans request for a saw
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First line at a first floor fire in a brownstone goes
Stretched through the front door on the first floor to extinguish fire
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Second line for a first floor fire in a brownstone goes
If not needed to back up first line shall be stretched through the front door on second floor(parlor) to maintain integrity of interior stairs
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Third line at a first floor (basement) fire in a brownstone goes
As ordered by IC
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If there are interior wooden stairs that connect the first floor (basement) and second floor (parlor) and there is a fire on first floor what should be done if possible
If there are doors either at the top or bottom of these stairs they shall be closed to control flow path
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IC should ask for what for two floors of fire in brownstone
Extra engine and truck
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IC should ask for what if heavy fire in cellar or basement
Second alarm
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Description of row frame buildings
Height two to five stories
20' to 30' width
40 to 60' deep
Brownstone layout :
3 window fronts
One apt going front to rear
No rear fire escapes
Railroad flat type :
4 windows per floor
Rear fire escape
May be dumbwaiter and light shafts
Either ballon frame or braced construction
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Scuttle in row frames usually located
Near skylight over stairs
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First due OVM at row frame
Except for assisting the LCC in front with rescue or removal assignment is to ventilate the fire are from exterior
Top floor fires
Proceed to roof with saw and Halligen
When possible descend fire escape and provide VEIS
Unable to descend fire escape notify company officer
When directed by company officer operating on top floor attempt vent of fire apt from roof level
Then assist roof ff with roof vent
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The first due roofman at a row frame building will initial survey the rear and sides and shafts for trapped occupants and the presence of fireescapes. If there are no trapped occupants he will notify his LCC of these . What are his next actions ?
Notify his officer he is in position to perform vertical vent tactics and proceed as directed
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The roof man at 3 floor fire in four story row frame after his initial vertical vent tactics are complete decides to vent the windows on the top floor . Before doing so he contacted his officer for permission ? Is this action correct
No contact the officer on the top floor
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Duties of inside team at top floor fire of brownstone type row frame (3 window front)?
1. VEIS top floor exposure
2. Examine cockloft .. Make holes in each room do not pull until charged line in position
3. Fire discovered notify IC
4. If determined can make stop in this building then call for line
5. If determined cannot make stop in this building then move to additional exposures to determine boundaries
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Second LCC
H
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Second LCC at a olt type row frame top floor fire
1. Position and prepare apparatus for full coverage for rescue
2. No longer needed in front goes into exposure as directed by his officer
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First due roof at fire in brownstone type row frame after completion of initial roof duties ?
Team up with ovm for top floor VEIS
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First line for a first floor fire in a row frame
To the location of fire
If brownstone type through front door on first floor
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Second line at first floor fire in a row frame
If not needed to back up first line than floor above
In brownstone type if not needed to back up first line then stretch through second floor (parlor)
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Third line at a first floor fire in a row frame
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IC order as needed
1. Fierce bld
2. Exposure
3. TL
Through exposure to rear yard
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