EXTRA ALARM SITUATIONS Flashcards
IN WHAT SITUATIONS WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 2ND ALARM FOR A TAXPAYER?
EXTENSION INTO COCKLOFT
EXTENSION INTO ADJOINING
ADVANCED FIRE IN CELLAR
WHEN BUILDING HAS WINDOW BARS
SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND LADDER
TOWER LADDER SHALL BE ASSIGNED IF NOT ON ORIGINAL TICKET
WHEN WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 10-76?
CONFIRMED FIRE IN HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING
A 10-76 signal shall be transmitted when a report of fire is confirmed. Any fire in a high-rise office building which requires the stretching and operating of one hoseline will necessitate the use of “All Hands.”
WHEN OPERATING AT A HIGH RISE OFICE FIRE WHEN WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 10-76 2ND ALARM?
- VISIBLE FIRE
- SMOKE THROUGH EXTERIOR SKIN OF BUILDING
- SERIOUS FIRE VERIFIED
A second alarm is warranted for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building or when a serious fire has been verified.
IF YOU HAVE A FIRE ON TWO FLOORS IN EITHER AN OLT OR NLT, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?
SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND EXTRA TRUCK
AT A FIRE ON TWO FLOORS OF AN OLT OR NLT, IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL CALLED AN EXTRAL ENGINE AND TRUCK AND PROGRESS HAS NOT BEEN MADE ON AT LEAST ON FLOOR IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?
SECOND ALARM
IN AN OLT/NLT IF FIRES IS IN THE SHAFT EXTENDING INTO AN EXPOSURE, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?
2ND ALARM
IF FIRE AT A OLT/NLT IS EXTENDING TO TWO EXPOSURES, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?
3RD ALARM
IF AN OLT HAS PARTY WALL BALCONIES IN THE REAR, WHAT SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER CONSIDER?
SPECIAL CALLING AN EXTRA TRUCK
FOR A MEDIUM FIRE CONDITION IN A “H” TYPE NLT, WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED? (WHEN 2 LINE ANTICIPATED)
SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND TRUCK
AT A “H” TYPE IF 2 FLOORS ARE ON FIRE OR AN EXTENSIVE COCKLOFT FIRE IS OCCURRING, WHAT SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED?
SECOND ALARM
REASONS TO GIVE A 10-77?
VISIBLE FIRE FROM EXTERIOR UPON ARRIVAL
FACTORS INDICATE THE NEED FOR 10-77 ASSIGNED UNITS I.E. WIND IMPACTED FIRE
AT A TAXPAYER, IF YOU HAVE 2 HANDLINES OPERATING AT AN ADVANCED FIRE IN A STORE, WHAT SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER DO?
SPECIAL CALL EXTRA ENGINE & TRUCK
++When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an extra engine and ladder.++
IF YOU PULL UP TO A TAXPAYER FIRE AND HAVE EXTENSION TO THE COCKLOFT OR ADJOINING OCCUPANCY OR IF YOU HAVE AN ADVANCED FIRE IN THE CELLAR, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?
2ND ALARM
++When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an extra engine and ladder. Transmit a second alarm for extension to the cockloft, adjoining occupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar.++
IF YOU RESPOND TO A CALL WHERE THE CELL SITE MOUNTED ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING IS INVOLVED IN FIRE, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
SPECIAL CALL EXTRA ENGINE & TRUCK
++Special call an additional engine and ladder company, if the cell site installation is involved. These additional units could be used for power removal, roof operations and handline placement.++
IF A NYPD HELICOPTER NEEDS TO REFUEL AT A FORWARD REFUELING SITE, WHAT MUST BE DISPATCH TO THE LOCATION FOR THE DURATION OF THE REFUELING PROCESS?
FOAM CARRIER
PURPLE K UNIT WITH ASSOCIATED ENGINE COMPANY
++If a forward refueling site is used, a Foam Carrier and a Purple K unit with the associated engine company should be special called to that location for the duration of the refueling operation.++
IF YOUR ENGINE IS CALLED ON A SECOND ALARM TO A BUCKEYE PIPELINE EMERGENCY AND YOU ARE RESPONDING FROM QUARTERS, WHAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE RIG?
EXTRA FOAM CANS
++Engine companies out of quarters, receiving a notification to respond to a second alarm for a pipeline leak must not return to quarters for the additional cans of foam.++
FOR A FIRE IN A QUEEN ANNE - WHAT SHOULD THE I.C. CONSIDER?
SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA TRUCK
++Due to the number of firefighters that may be needed for portable ladder rescue and the number of sleeping areas that may have to be entered and searched, it is good practice to special call an additional ladder company.++