Ch 4 Ladder Company Ops

Question 1

When entering a room to search, the door to the room shall be closed, after a quick check/sweep of the floor in the hall outside for any victims. The door shall then be kept closed until when?

Answer 1

The main body of fire has been extinguished.

2.1, 2.2

Question 2

When is the primary function of the engine company to protect the interior stairs in a PD fire?

Answer 2

If MORE THAN 1 occupant is found on an UPPER floor.

note: IC shall ensure adequate staffing to effect their removal during this critical period.
2. 4

Question 3

What is a quick way to check for the presence of a sole plate to determine if the building is balloon frame?

Answer 3

Remove a baseboard on an exterior wall. If none is found, treat as balloon construction.
(3.1)

Question 4

It is common in balloon frame construction for fire to pass vertically via exterior wall channels created by the continuous studding. Fire will spread to the attic space and bypass intermediate floors.
True or False

Answer 4

True. 3.2)

Question 5

Which Ladder company is generally responsible for roof ventilation in a flat roof PD?
Peaked Roof?

Answer 5

Flat roof- 1st due
Peaked roof-2nd Due
(4.1, 4.2)

Question 6

What is the primary consideration for access to a cellar fire in a PD?

Answer 6

The entrance door providing QUICKEST access to the fire area.
(5.1)

Question 7

T or F
The Ladder company officer conducting a search on the fire floor of a PD should be the only one to initiate the request for additional ventilation on that floor?

Answer 7

True. He controls the entire floor. (5.1 A.12)

Question 8

Members proceeding to the rear in peaked roof operations must do a visual inspection of what?

Answer 8

Cellar windows, to determine interior fire conditions.

5.1

Question 9

The OV of L-109 was made his way to the rear of a peaked roof PD because no aerial or portable ops were needed in front. Upon arrival back there he noticed window bars on the first floor windows and a rear entrance. He then notified his Officer. Was this action correct?

Answer 9

No. Immediately Notify IC of means of entry other conditions found. IC must special call an Engine, Truck so he is the logical person to notify.
(5.1. 5)

Question 10

Which truck company initiates removal of window bars on both the front and rear of the building? Peaked-roof.

a) 1st Due Truck
b) Second Due
c) Special Called truck

Answer 10

1st Due Truck. Early in the operation if conditions allow. (search & rescue duties may preclude window bar removal) (5.1 5)

Question 11

The Roof/Ov team up to VEIS from the exterior. After conducting a quick perimeter survey and finding no visible life hazard, they performed VEIS of an upper floor that was most likely to be occupied. They brought a portable ladder and a 6’ halligan hook and/or halligan for each member. Did they operate correctly?

Answer 11

Yes. (5.2)

Question 12

In situations where size-up indicates an obvious occupied attic, who will utilize the aerial or TL to perform VEIS of the attic area?

Answer 12

1st LCC when teamed up with 2nd LCC or other available member.
(5.3 B5)

Question 13

T or F
The 1st arriving LCC shall position the aerial to cover the front of the building. Perimeter searches will be handled by roof/ ov.

Answer 13

False.
Position aerial to cover 2 sides of the building.
(5.3 B)

Question 14

L-111’s LCC heard reports that the fire had been knocked down on the first floor. No members inside the building were in immediate danger that would require the use of the aerial ladder, so he entered the dwelling to assist his company with searches. Was this the correct move?

Answer 14

No. Fire must be controlled AND no members in immediate danger. (same goes for TL LCC)
(5.3 B6)

Question 15

A properly positioned TL can reach_______-

Answer 15

The front and side windows on the upper levels. (5.4 B note)

Question 16

If possible, 2nd Due Truck Officer should communicate with the 1st Due Truck Officer to determine their location at a PD fire.
True or False.

Answer 16

not, if possible. “it is critical”

Question 17

Who should the 2nd Due Truck Officer notify prior to proceeding to the floors above via the interior stairs?

Answer 17

“company officers operating on the fire floor”
c/r w MD’s says same.
c/r with Engine ops–says 2nd Due Engine Officer.

Question 18

At top floor fires in attached exposures who is responsible for examining exposures for possible extension?

Answer 18

2nd due truck, general duties. (5.5)

Question 19

T or F
In either Aerial rescue or TL rescue ops, if the 1st due roof/ov are in the front of the building, the 2nd Due roof/ov team will conduct perimeter searches, VEIS areas on an upper floor where in areas with the greates possible life hazards.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

T or F
Physically cutting and opening the roof is usually not considered an initial operation at peaked roof dwelling fires. The venting of all top floor windows is frequently sufficient for venting.

Answer 20

False.
The venting or removing of attic windows and louvers. (6.1)
note: this is normally assigned to the 2nd arriving ladder company.

Question 21

At an advanced fire, the main objective is to place a _______ in front of the fire building.

Answer 21

Tower Ladder

6.2 1

Question 22

When possible, the preferred position of the apparatus is parallel to the front of the building so the basket can be placed over the corner of the building. The turn table should be positioned to enable the basket to cover two sides. What 4 things does this facilitate?

Answer 22

1) rescue of occupants or members at 3rd and 4th levels.
2) Ventilation of the front and side
3) Entering the upper floors when stairs are unusable
4) Overhauling difficult to reach or unstable areas.
(6. 2 3)

Question 23

Where should the basket be placed if the TL cannot be placed in the preferred position?

a) To the main gable
b) the attic window
c) in the driveway to cover both the fire building and an exposure
d) to the “valley” area.

Answer 23

d) to the “valley” area
where a hook ladder can reach the peak.
(6.2 4)
note: for aerials its “adjacent” to the “valley” area.

Question 24

The aerial apparatus should be positioned to facilitate raising and extending the ladder over the corner of the building. What does this permit?

Answer 24

Maximum coverage of the front and one side of the building.

6.2 B2

Question 25

For the safety of all members operating off of aerial ladder and those operating on peaked roofs, where should the ladder be extended to? and how high?

Answer 25

Extended to one side of the peak.
AT LEAST 5’ above.
(6.2 B3)

Question 26

Where should the initial vent hole be placed when opening a peaked roof?

Answer 26

At the main gable.

The center hall usually follows the same direction as that.

Question 27

Generally, the size of a roof cut with an axe should be how wide?
Where is it made?

Answer 27

2’x3’

parallel to and on the LEE side of the ridge.

Question 28

When should the LSR be taken to the roof of a flat PD? (2 situations mentioned)

Answer 28

1) When there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures.
2) and/or the height of the building requires.
(7. 1 A)

Question 29

A roofman in some Queens company that has PD’s was having trouble getting to the roof at a job. Power lines negated the use of ladders in front and he couldn’t get a portable up anywhere. What is another option for him to gain roof access?

Answer 29

Take a scissor ladder to a similar, uninvolved attached exposure top floor to gain access to the roof via the scuttle.
(7.1 A1)

Question 30

Choice of access to an adjoining building in attached PD’s is dependent on building construction. It could be compared to Brownstones and Row frames.
Which adjoining should a roofman take in wood frame PD’s?
Brick PD’s?

Answer 30

wood– NOT THE IMMEDIATE ADJOINING
brick–building offering “easiest access”
(7.1 A 1)

Question 31

Who does the 1st, 2nd OV contact if they find rear extensions, means of entry to cellar and other floors, or the presence of window bars?

Answer 31

The Officer AND IC
(7.2 B3)
Flat roof ops for OV are generally same as in peaked roofs except they are operating alone, not teamed up with Roof man.
For rescue ops in the front, the OV teams up with the LCC.

Question 32

For top floor fires with extension problems, who may be used to examine the exposure which has not been covered by the inside team?
a) 1st due LCC
b) 1st due OV
C) 2nd Due OV
d) 2nd due LCC

Answer 32

2nd Due LCC

7.2 C3

Question 33

As the first arriving Officer at a fire in a Queen Anne PD, what additional unit(s) should you consider special-calling?

Answer 33

It is “good practice” to special call an additional Ladder Company.
(large area to be searched, portable rescue, number of sleeping areas)
(8.4)

Question 34

The tool assignment of any OV at any PD fire always includes a 6’ hook and/or halligan.
True or False.

Answer 34

False.
*If they want to be cunts, in Peaked roof PD’s– its 6’ Halligan Hook
Flat roofs- 6’ Hook.
Tight point but worth mentioning.

It will also include a portable ladder for situations where no front rescue is needed.
Basically any time the OV makes his way to the rear.

Question 35

At cellar fires in PD’s, the first hoseline should be stretched to the fire area via the entrance door that provides the safest access to the cellar.
True or False.

Answer 35

False.
QUICKEST access to the fire area. (10.1)
**note “Safest” is used in Hi Rise Offices when choosing elevator banks. Do not get the two confused.

Question 36

T or F
The 2nd Due Roof man ALWAYS brings a saw to the roof at a PD flat roof fire. Unless the fire is in the cellar. In that case the 1st Due Roof brings it.

Answer 36

False.
2ND DUE ROOF ALWAYS BRINGS SAW.
*and a 6’ hook.
(7.2 A)

Question 37

T or F
The 2nd Due Roof man ALWAYS brings a saw to the roof at a PD flat roof fire. Unless the fire is in the cellar. In that case the 1st Due Roof brings it.

Answer 37

False.
2ND DUE ROOF ALWAYS BRINGS SAW.
*and a 6’ hook.
(7.2 A)

Question 38

T or F
The 2nd Due Roof man ALWAYS brings a saw to the roof at a PD flat roof fire. Unless the fire is in the cellar. In that case the 1st Due Roof brings it.

Answer 38

False.
2ND DUE ROOF ALWAYS BRINGS SAW.
*and a 6’ hook.
(7.2 A)

Question 39

T or F
The 2nd Due Roof man ALWAYS brings a saw to the roof at a PD flat roof fire. Unless the fire is in the cellar. In that case the 1st Due Roof brings it.

Answer 39

False.
2ND DUE ROOF ALWAYS BRINGS SAW.
*and a 6’ hook.
(7.2 A)