FFP PD Flashcards
3 Most common peaked roof types
Wide line cape w/dormers on 2nd fl…best access to 2nd fl via the PL
Gable, Hip, Gambrel
PL Exp 2 & 4 sides of house
Construction features to look for in: Braced frame; Platform; & Balloon
bRaced= giRt; Platform= sole Plate baLloon= Ledger board
When can the IC (May be Off) order a handline operated into a cellar window from exterior (LW SQUAT Collapse)
LW construction cellar fire,
Serious cellar fire,
unable to Quickly access/locate a secondary cellar entrance & unable to advance down the interior cellar stair, Unable to locate any cellar entrance,
Advanced cellar fire,
Trapped member by fire in cellar or endangered due to a Collapse
Cellar fire 1st HL position;
What would preclude descent of 1st HL down interior cellar stairs “HHSS”
Entrance door that provides quickest access to cellar in order to extinguish the fire.
High Heat at top (NOT BOTTOM) of stairs,
Stability of stairs questionable,
Serious fire condition on initial size up
Cellar Fires: Who can reposition the 1st HL if units are unable to locate an interior cellar entrance & there is no other HL available on scene to attempt entry via a secondary entrance? “CO-UFS”
Chief/ABC only,
Only HL available,
Urgent given,
First fl withdrawn, upper flrs w/drawn to
Safe area unless portable ladders positioned & readily available
2 1/2” HL be stretched for PD fire “Heavy FIGI WIND”?
Heavily involved 1st fl fire (NOT CELLAR FIRE) in larger style PD (Queen Anne), Fully involved bldg, Increased vol of water needed, Greater reach of stream needed, Increased Exp protection needed, Wind Impacted fire
Can members operate in the cellar when HL is being used from exterior into cellar windows (PC ABOVE CHER)
NO: Primary Consideration for interior FF’s operating ABOVE - close interior cellar door at top of stairs,
Charged Hoseline protection on floors above,
Exit fire bldg, & seek area of
Refuge
2nd Handline at Cellar fires in PDs
Initially Charged & flaked outside PD as a BU for 1st HL. If NOT needed for BU it can extinguish any fire that may extend to flrs above or be positioned as per IC. Enough HL stretched for possible advancement into cellar through secondary entrance
1st floor fire in PD- which handline may be the 1st to go to an exposure;
How about for Upper floor fires?
2nd HL may go to exp if not needed to back up 1st HL or extinguish fire on other floors; 3rd HL as per IC;
Upper fl fire: 2nd HL may go to exposure if not needed to extinguish fire in cellar/other floors;
3rd HL as per IC
After a Ladder FF enters a room in the PD via an exterior window he should_
Quick check/sweep of floor in hall outside of door for victims before closing the door to perform a search. Once search completed the door shall be kept closed until main body of fire has been extinguished
Who shuts down utilities at PD fires?
2nd Ladder- same as Collapse Ops
In what situation would 1st Lad NOT do a primary search of fire floor?
Cellar fire when SECONDARY entrance used: 2nd Lad will will VEIS flrs above the cellar. If MAIN ENTRANCE used for cellar fire 1st Lad will maintain door control of main entrance door until charged HL advances via main entrance. Prior to descending into cellar 1st Lad will perform a primary of 1st fl
Cellar Fire in PD Main Entrance Stairs Used; 1st Eng descends down interior stairs w/1st HL- what are the tactics for 1st Due Ladder inside team?
Primary search of 1st floor PRIOR to descending. 1 FF from FE team may assist Eng w/HL while the 1st floor primary is being conducted by Lad Off & other FE FF. It’s critical at cellar fires that 1st Lad does NOT operate in a way that will delay engine HL advance. Attempting to descend W/O HL protection may actually delay Eng advance
2nd Lad tactics at PD Cellar Fire
When 1st Lad descends via SECONDARY Entrance- 2nd Lad VEIS flrs above the cellar. Communicate w/1st Lad to prevent duplicate efforts
When 1st Lad enters via MAIN Entrance- 2nd Lad Report to IC & augment search ops on all flrs above the cellar. If no Chief on-scene: communicate w/1st Lad Off to ID areas that require a primary search
1st LCC Peaked Roof PL Ops tools & assignment
Appropriate ladder for upper flrs w/necessary hand tools. Positioned at front or sides of PD, Place PL on porch/garage roof if it provides access to upper fl window (NO LW or aluminum porch), Vent upper flrs as directed by Lad Off, team up w/2nd LCC or available member to enter & search, Vent fire area/room when ordered
2nd Lad Inside Team Ops at Top floor fires in PD
Check floors below to ensure no fire, be available to assist 1st Lad, remain on floor below until needed (MUST NOT block stairs/hallway leading up), & examination of exposures for possible extension
When do LCC’s enter the fire bldg for PD’s
Fire has been knocked down, No danger to FF’s inside, & teamed up w/2nd LCC or other member. Operate under Lad Officer
Attic fires w/limited access: alt means for water application, have a Lad company open a _’ section of the ceiling on floor below. If wood is encountered shift _’ to one side for a new opening
3’;
3’ (may have encountered an attic catwalk)
Peaked roof access (preference)
“TAP” Tower Lad parallel to front of bldg w/basket over one corner near the peak of the roof;
Aerial Ladder at least 5’ above & to the side of the peak;
Portable ladder
If a Tower Ladder cannot be placed in the preferred position, parallel to the front of the bldg to give a FF access to a peaked roof, then position the TL _
TL Basket in “valley” area where hook ladder can be used to reach the peak (Aerial as well)
Opening a Peaked Roof w/an Axe. A hole should be made on the _ side of the ridge
Lee side 2’ X 3’ w/a Hook to push down the ceiling (10’ hook for Q-Ann’s)
Tools & position for 1st OV at a flat roof PD fire
Halligan &/or 6’ Hook & PL. Assist 1st LCC in front if needed. Quick survey of perimeter, VEIS most likely occupied room/area w/2nd OV (permission prior to venting)
Tools & position for 1st LCC at a flat roof PD
Tools as necessary, Operate AL/TL, rescue any visible life hazard, placement of 1st Roof FF to roof, Assist 1st Roof FF w/Portable Lad placement to roof, Team up w/2nd LCC or other member prior to entry & search
1st Saw for fire on a flat roof PD
2nd OV tools for fire on a flat roof PD
2nd Roof FF w/6’ Halligan hook (1st Roof will bring LSR)
PL, Halligan &/or 6’ Hook
Window bars encountered (which ones need to be removed at a minimum)
At least 1 window on fire fl & fl above.
Have PL, AL, or TL at each window.
Window bar presence must be made known to Dispatcher & the IC,
Special call add’l Eng & Lad (TL, if one is not assigned on 1st alarm assignment)
Info that must be transmitted to Dispatcher for confirmed PD fire
Location, Height, Type of Bldg, Roof (Peak/Flat), & if Window Bars present
For Cellar fires what is a critical factor that the IC must know?
Status of door to interior basement (open, closed, unable to locate), & Construction of door must be relayed to IC
How do you check for Balloon Frame Construction?
Remove a baseboard on the exterior wall & check for sole plate. NO sole plate=Balloon frame construction
How do you check for Platform Construction?
Exterior wall studs extend only from floor to ceiling of each individual floor. Capped w/2X4” top plate. Limits vertical extension
In what situation would 1st Lad Roof FF vent the roof & in what situation would the 2nd Lad Roof FF Vent the roof
Flat Roof= 1st Roof FF vents
Peaked Roof= 2nd Lad Roof FF vents