Class 2

Question 1

Class 2

Where are belt courses usually located?

Answer 1

ABOVE the 1/2/3rd floor windows

BELOW the windows of the top 3 floors.

• single best architectural design to identify class 2
• non street facing wall will usually not have belt courses

Question 2

Class 2

If Class 2 is divided into wings, how can you usually get across?

Answer 2

The lobby
The cellar
The roof
A shared fire stair

Question 3

Class 2

Who do you notify in class 2 before using fire escape?

Answer 3

Company officer

Question 4

Class 2:

occupants evacuating from upper floors should remain in apts with doors closed - if removal is necessary, who do you notify?

Answer 4

IC and 1st LCO

Question 5

Class 2

Who decides which stair will be attack stair?

Answer 5

1st LCO and 1st ECO

Question 6

Class 2:

if building has open and enclosed stairs, which one should be the attack?

Answer 6

Attack - open

Evac - closed

Question 7

Class 2 - second hoseline stretched where?

Answer 7

MAY NEED to be stretched to second apartment entrance to protect the 1st line.

Question 8

Class 2 access to roof?

Answer 8

1. Remote stairs
2. Adjoining
3. Aerial
4. Fire escape
5. Open stairs

Question 9

Class 2:
Open stair access to roof:
Who goes to roof?
What does LCO have to do?

Answer 9

1. 1st roof and member of FE team or 2nd roof
2. Must control apartment door UNTIL members verify on the roof and that the bulkhead door is closed

(If LCO can’t control door he notifies the roof team)

Question 10

Class 2 who does the 1st OV tell if on the fire escape?

Answer 10

Their officer

Question 11

Class 2

What does the 1st roof bring?

2nd roof?

Answer 11

1. Halligan maul/axe and hydra ram (NO LSR)

2. Halligan, halligan hook, LSR And belt

Question 12

Class 2, 2nd roof proceeds where?

Answer 12

Brings LSR to floor above, then go to roof.

If roof is within 2 floors of fire, then bring LSR to roof.

If there is an LSR rescue, then he operates with LSR. (If not - go to roof)

Question 13

Class 2: second truck inside team brings what?

Goes where?

Answer 13

Normal FE tools and KO Curtain and search rope

Go to FF and see if help is needed, if not go above.

• deploy KO
• tell IC and 1st LCO if there are trapped occupants below

If TOP FLOOR FIRE, 2nd LCO ensures KO goes to roof

Question 14

Class 2: what are the most common fire stairs?

Answer 14

Open fire stairs:

2 doors serving 2 apartments and usually does not have a standpipe

Question 15

Class 2:

What do service stairs contain?

Answer 15

Usually a standpipe, service elevator, and doors to apt (not main entrance)

Question 16

Class 2:

What should you do if elevators do not have fire service?

Answer 16

Call them to the lobby and chock them open

Question 17

Class 2:

Who ensures the elevators are recalled?

Answer 17

2nd truck

Question 18

Class 2:

Who ensures all evac doors are closed on fire floor?

Answer 18

Second due truck

Question 19

Class 2:

Who searches all hallways and stairs above the fire?

Answer 19

3rd truck, if 2nd truck is in apt above.

4th truck if third truck is in apt above

Question 20

Class 2:

What is the most common open stair?

Answer 20

The open fire stair

Question 21

Class 2:

Does the enclosed fire stare have a standpipe?

Answer 21

Usually does not