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Rowframe characteristics

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2-5 stories, 20-30’ width, 40-60’ deep, may have a stoop similar to brownstones but of all wood, with or without cornices

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Brownstone type rowframes

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Generally, 3 front windows per floor w/1 apt front to rear and NO rear fire escape;

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Salient feature common to all rowframes, regardless of design

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Common cockloft varying from 1’ to a height tall enough for a man to stand in

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Major Defect/Fault in Rowframe construction

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Lack of fire stopping & vast quantity of combustible material used in construction

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When a serious fire burns out the entire _ floor there is a danger of collapse, especially in corner buildings & bldgs standing alone

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1st floor

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1st & 2nd Lad responsibilities at top floor fire OLT type layout

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1st Lad VEIS fire apt including exam of cockloft; 2nd Lad: VEIS of adjoining apt including exam of cockloft

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1st LCC at Brownstone type layout Rowframe raises AL to roof. Does he wait for roof size up before repositioning AL

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Yes, if Roof FF needs LSR rescue- assist. No rescue: place ladder to top floor for VEIS (if no rear fire escape- top floor VEIS mandatory)

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When fire is lapping out of a lower floor opening, entry into top floor via AL may be delayed until _

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fire has been knocked down & lapping fire eliminated, then vent all windows on top floor. Entry via AL may be attempted if 2nd Lad has not already made it to top floor via interior

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1st LCC w/AL at fire in OLT 4 window frame

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After Roof FF reached roof via AL, reposition AL for VEIS of fire apt if fire is on 3rd floor/above. After VEIS of fire apt complete, AL may be used for VEIS of adjoining apt &/or floors above
Fire on 1st or 2nd fl: VEIS fire apt from exterior using PL teamed up w/2nd LCC

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Partitions that separate apts are NOT fire stopped between ceiling of 1 floor & underside of floor above. This may permit _

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Lateral extension across bldg w/heavy smoke conditions in apt which in NOT directly over fire apt

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1st OV Top floor fire in Rowframe

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Proceed to roof w/saw & halligan tool. If possible, descend fire escape & VEIS. If unable to descend notify Off & vent fire apt from roof level & assist Roof FF

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1st OV shall assist LCC w/rescues IFO fire bldg. If NO rescue needed he shall proceed to the rear. What tools at Brownstone type can assist the OV

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10’ Hook & 10’ Scissor Ladder

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1st OV Rowframe fire person trapped- OV shall “NAR”

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Notify Officer & IC of victim location, Assist victim if rear fire escape, Reassure victim if no rear fire escape & determine if PL practical

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If 1st OV determines laddering is practical in rear, OV should “NSA”

If laddering impractical in rear for OV- he must determine whether to proceed to roof & assist w/LSR or Reassure victim. Decision based on “ELFS”

A

Notify IC, Size ladder needed, Accessible route to rear.

Emotional state of victim, Location & severity of fire, Fire/Smoke condition in vicinity of victim

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If no rear rescue needed & 1st OV is unable to team up w/a FF in rear to enter & search, OV shall _

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Return to front of bldg & team up w/LCC for top fl VEIS

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1st LCC position for TL at rowframes

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Remain at pedestal for overall safety, control, & coordination

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Does 1st Due OV for TL wait for roof size up from Roof FF in Tenement Frames

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Yes, wait for completion of roof size up before repositioning basket to fire floor for ventilation.

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1st Due Ladder is a TL at OLT frame- Officer may request Roof FF to perform _ after completion of preliminary roof vent

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Perform outside ventilation of fire apartment from fire escape. Team up w/2nd Roof FF or another member

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If the 1st Ladder is a TL, then the second LCC shall

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Does not have to report to pedestal because 1st LCC will remain at pedestal. 2nd LCC can be used for exposure exam, assist w/roof ops, or be available to team up w/another member if needed.

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Engine companies ordered to stretch a line to top floor of an exposure at rowframes to extinguish fire in cockloft shall _

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Take a 6’ hook to pull ceilings

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If 1st HL is advanced to top floor to cover extension to cockloft after cellar fire has been controlled by 2nd HL, what must be done on way up to top floor

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Intervening floors checked for fire on way up to top floor w/a member stationed on landing to warn of any fire that may break out below

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Access to roof for Roof FF at rowframes

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AL, 2nd AL, Adjoining bldg (NOT immediate adjoining)

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2nd Lad OLT top floor fire- Inside team proceeds to

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Top floor of fire building & responsible for VEIS of adjoining apt including exam of cockloft

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2nd Ladder at Brownstone type top floor fire

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Split company & examine exposures for extension in cockloft. FE team operates in most severely threatened exposure

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2nd LCC at top floor fires for Rowframes

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After no longer needed at AL or for other laddering ops in front of the bldg, he goes into an exposure as directed by Off. If an IDLH team up with another member

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2nd OV top floor fires in Rowframes

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Perform VEIS of top floor when teamed up w/1st OV. If no rear fire escape- team up w/2nd LCC for exposure exam or proceed to roof

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2nd Roof FF for top floor fires in Rowframes- tools carried

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Saw & 6’ hook. Assist in vent of fire bldg & necessary exposures. Make exam holes in returns of exposures (returns remote from fire should be avoided)

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TL 1st due: Officer may request _ to perform outside ventilation of fire apartment from fire escape

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Roof FF after completion of initial roof ventilation (bulkhead, scuttle, skylight). When VEIS is to be made, team up w/2nd Roof FF or another available FF

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3rd HL at cellar fires in rowframe:

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As per IC

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3rd HL at Upper floor fire in rowframe “FRET”

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Fire bldg, Rear yard via an exposure, Exposure, TL supply

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Bldg fully involved in rowframe, 2nd HL stretched _

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If NOT needed to BU 1st HL, stretched to top fl or most severe exp. This HL will be needed to protect the cockloft & interior shafts. While proceeding to top fl check intermediate flrs for fire

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Bldg fully involved in a rowframe 3rd HL stretched

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If 2nd HL needed to BU 1st HL, 3rd HL is stretched to top fl of most severe exp. If 2nd HL is stretched to top fl of most severe exp, 3rd HL is stretched to top fl of opposite exp. This HL will be needed to protect cockloft & interior stairs. When proceeding to top fl check intermediate flrs for fire

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33
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4th HL Fully Involved Rowframe

1st HL Fully involved rowframe

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As ordered by IC

Stretched into fire bldg through front door

34
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1st HL in Vacant Bldg in Row of Occupied Frames:

2nd HL in Vacant frame in row of occupied frames:

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To most severe exposure (life in occupied bldg)

Fire bldg or to opposite exposure of 1st HL (may have life in other exposure)

35
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3rd HL in Vacant frame in row of occupied frames:

4th HL in Vacant frame in a row of occupied frames-

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Fire bldg or opposite exposure, depending on 2nd HL location

As per IC

36
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Vacant bldgs in Row of Vacants- 1st Eng shall stretch _

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3 1/2” to supply TL & HL for use on exterior of bldg. 1st Eng can position rig for use of Multiversal. ILP should be given consideration

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Vacant in a row of vacants: 1st HL stretched _

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Initially stretch 3 1/2” & HL to operate on exterior until TL, Multiversal, or LCS put into operation. IOP should be given consideration. HL then stretched to most severe exposure

38
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Vacant in a row of vacants: 2nd HL

Additional lines for Vacant in Row of Vacants

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If not needed to BU 1st HL, Stretched to opposite exposure of 1st HL or through an exposure to rear yard

As per IC

39
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If a floor is fully involved in fire from front to rear, a full 1st alarm assignment is required. It’s also advisable to _

2/more floors fully involved or top floor fire extended into cockloft _

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Call for additional Eng & Truck

2nd alarm must be considered

40
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2 Buildings involved _

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2nd alarm w/prompt consideration of 3rd alarm if fire extends beyond two buildings

41
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  1. PL to rear of Rowframe
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  1. Via interior of fire bldg is generally less complicated because there are front & rear doors/window entries at ground level
42
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Rowframes will be either _ or _ construction

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Balloon or Braced frame

43
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Vacant bldg rowframe in a row of occupied frames. 1st Eng should stretch _

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2 lines: one 3 1/2” to supply TL & one HL to enter most severe exposure

44
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Upper floor fire in rowframe 2nd HL stretched _

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To top floor or fl above. If fire in exposure, 2nd HL may be stretched to exposure w/3rd & 4th HL backing up 1st HL

45
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If 1st HL is used to cover public hall for cellar fire in rowframe, the 2nd HL shall _

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Stretch into cellar via outside cellar entrance to extinguish fire

46
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Does 1st OV of TL wait for size up from Roof FF in Brownstone type frames

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Yes after size up reposition basket to fire floor for vent. After venting fire floor reposition basket to top fl for VEIS

47
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Top floor fires in Brownstone type layout- 1st Lad responsible for _ & 2nd Lad _

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1st Lad: VEIS top floor including exam of cockloft

2nd Lad: Split company & examine Exp 2 & 4 for extension

48
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T/F Collapse of sidewalls is a danger in rowframes.

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True- especially when bldgs have been demolished & removed (even if walls bordering this gap are braced)

49
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Top floor fires in Brownstone type frames, 2nd Can FF should bring _

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Two 6’ hooks in lieu of Extinguisher

50
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Building fully involved in rowframe: Engine should stretch _

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One 3 1/2” HL to supply TL & a HL to enter the bldg

51
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If there is NO rear fire escape for Roof FF, after completing initial duties, Roof FF shall

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Descend AL & team up w/LCC for VEIS of top floor. If NO AL contact Off & be guided by their instruction

52
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RR Flat Rowframe characteristics

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2 apts per fl w/4 windows across front w/rear fire escapes. Dumbwaiter shaft may be present & presence of light shafts a possibility

53
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1st OV position for TL at rowframes

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Operates as Basket FF for venting

54
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Scuttle in rowframes usually near

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Skylight over the stairs

55
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What are the General responsibilities of 2nd Ladder Company

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All floors above fire floor for VEIS & check for fire extension, Confirm roof vent (assist 1st Lad), Check rear & sides of bldg for extension & victims, Reinforce laddering & removal operations when necessary, Top fl fire- check exposures for extension

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In Rowframes who shall chock open the entrance door

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When entrance doors are self-closing & equipped w/locking device, the 1st member through the door shall block the door, preventing it from fully closing or locking. Fully chock open when HL stretched through the door towards the fire area

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When the building has a rear fire escape, the 1st OV shall team up with Roof FF to VEIS _

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Fire floor and when not needed on that floor, proceed to VEIS floors above. It’s extremely important for OV to notify his Off & IC of the presence of rear fire escape via HT

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1st Due Roof FF responsibilities

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Survey rear, courts, & shafts of bldg for trapped persons or jumpers, Check for presence of Fire Escapes, Notify Off of any life hazards, location of fire escapes, & ventilation profile of rear & sides of bldg

59
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For top floor fires, pending the arrival of the saw to the roof, the Roof FF shall open _

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The returns. Ventilate the top floor windows from the roof level as directed by the Lad Off operating on the top floor.

60
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For a top floor fire in either a Brownstone type or OLT type rowframe, the 2nd Lad Off can assign _ to an exposure

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The Chauffeur once no longer needed at Aerial or for other laddering operations on the front of the bldg

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2nd Lad Inside team at top floor fires in Brownstone types will VEIS top floor of exposure and make inspection holes in ceilings of each room to check for fire ext. If a stop cannot be made _

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Move to additional exposures to determine boundaries of fire spread. This might entail skipping a bldg at a fast spreading fire. If a stop can be made, a HL must be called for

62
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TL at OLT type Rowframe- does 1st OV wait for completion of roof size up before repositioning basket

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Yes. Wait for roof size up before repositioning basket to fire floor for ventilation

63
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1st Roof FF access to roof if 1st Ladder is a Tower Ladder

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TL Basket, 1st arriving AL, Adjoining bldg (not immediate)

64
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Cellar fire: 1st HL position

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1st HL through front door then to cellar via interior stairs to extinguish fire. If it CANNOT advance down due to fire intensity, used to protect public hall, interior stairs, & 1st floor allowing occupants to leave bldg & Lad to VEIS

65
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If the 1st HL was not able to advance down to extinguish a cellar fire, what can it be used for after the cellar fire is extinguished by the 2nd HL

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1st HL can advance to top fl to cover any extension to that area or cockloft. Intervening floors shall be checked for fire on way to top fl. FF must be stationed to warn of any fire that may break out below them

66
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Upper floor fire of a rowframe, if necessary the IC should order a 3rd line stretched as needed. Incorrect 3rd HL
A. To the fire building
B. To an exposure
C. To supply a tower ladder
D. Through the fire building to the rear yard

A

D. Through an exposure to the rear yard

67
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Fully involved occupied rowframe heavy fire in exposure 2 and minor extension to exposure 4. Choose correct
A. 1 3/4” into the fire building
B. 1 3/4” into the most severe exposure, exp 2
C. 2 1/2” into exposure 4, as a defensive position until a TL is set up
D. All choices above are incorrect

A

A The first line is stretched into the fire building through the front door. 1st Eng should stretch one 3 1/2” supply line for TL & HL for entering the fire bldg

68
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Incorrect AL Ops OLT Frame
A) At an OLT layout, LCC will raise the AL for roof access by Roof FF. After waiting for completion of roof size up he shall reposition AL for VEIS of the fire apt if fire is on the 3rd floor or above
B) For a top floor fire the OV will proceed to the roof with a saw and halligan tool
C) The order of preference for Roof FF to reach the roof is AL, 2nd AL, & adjoining bldg (not immediate)
D) For top floor fires, the Roof FF shall ventilate the top floor windows from the roof level as directed by the Lad Off operating on the top floor

A

A After Roof FF has reached the roof (Doesn’t wait for size-up)

69
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4-story frame bldg w/4window front & confirmed fire on the 3rd flr. LCC raises AL for roof access by the Roof FF. Next action?
A) Immediately proceed to the roof to assist the Roof FF with ventilation and search via the rear fire escape
B) Reposition AL for VEIS of the top floor when teamed up with the 2nd LCC (or another available member)
C) Position PL for VEIS of the fire apt when teamed up with the 2nd LCC (or another available member)
D) Reposition AL for VEIS of the fire apt when teamed up with the 2nd LCC (or another available member)

A

D (1st and 2nd floor fire use the PL; 3rd floor and above fire use the AL)

70
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Isolated 4-story OLT type Rowframe with floors 2, 3 and 4 fully involved in fire. Most correct
A) A 2nd alarm situation
B) Prompt consideration for a 3rd alarm
C) You to consider a 2nd alarm
D) It advisable to call for an additional Engine and Ladder

A

C (If TWO OR MORE floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into the cockloft, the need for a 2nd alarm must be considered)

71
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Brownstone type Rowframe, 1st HL shall be stretched _ for a fire on 1st flr & 2nd HL _

A

1st HL: stretched through front door on 1st fl to ext the fire. 2nd HL if NOT needed to BU 1st HL shall be stretched through front door on 2nd fl (parlor) to maintain integrity of interior stairs

72
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What shall be done if interior stair doors are found in Brownstone Type Rowframes?

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Interior wooden stairs that connect 1st fl & 2nd fl (Parlor fl) shall be closed to control the flow path

73
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2nd HL cellar fire in rowframe

A

BU 1st HL, If 1st HL advanced into cellar & no BU needed 2nd shall extinguish any fire on 1st fl then proceed to top fl check intervening flrs on way up. If 1st HL covers 1st fl public hall & BU NOT needed, 2nd HL will be stretched into cellar via outside cellar entrance to ext the fire

74
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Which hoselines will be under the direction of a Chief

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Any HL stretched after line 1 & 2 will be under the direction a chief & strategically placed to confine & ext the fire.

75
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1st TL pulls up for fire on 3rd fl of 4 story Brownstone type frame. After hearing Roof FF does not need assistance on roof, the OV repositions basket to fire fl for ventilation. What is next?
A. Reposition TL basket to 4th fl for ventilation
B. Reposition basket to top fl of most severe exp
C. Reposition basket back to roof
D. Place PL to 2nd fl

A

A

76
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Where does 1st OV of TL place basket after getting Roof FF size up that his help is not needed for 2nd fl fire in 4 story OLT frame
A. 3rd fl for vent
B. top fl for vent
C. top fl of most severe exposed bldg for vent
D. 2nd fl for vent

A

D

77
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Incorrect
A. At a cellar fire 2nd line was stretched to the top floor, after the cellar fire was controlled.
B. Fire with a fully involved occupied building with fire showing in both exposures (holding operation), the 3rd line was stretched into the fire building.
C. Fire in a vacant bldg in a row of occupied bldgs, the 1st line was stretched into the most severe exposure.
D. Fire in a vacant bldg in a row of vacant bldgs, the 2nd line was stretched through an exposure to the rear yard.

A

B. The 3rd line is stretched to the opposite exposure from the 2nd line. The 1st line is stretched into the fire building.

D. Stretched to the opposite exposure or through an exposure to the rear. (6.6)

78
Q

1st Eng would not initially drop 3 1/2” supply line for TL
A. Heavy fire on an upper floor
B. Bldg fully involved & fire is in exposures
C. Vacant bldg fire in a row of occupied frames
D. Vacant bldg fire in row of vacant bldgs

A

A

79
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In Row Frames, common interior shafts may be encountered and must be given serious consideration as they pertain to fire extension. These shafts are often open at roof level. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (RF 5.8 F2 note)
A) Agree or D) Disagree

A

D = They are often COVERED at roof level.

80
Q

Which of the following statements about Rowframe fires is least correct?
A: When a floor is fully involved in fire from front to rear, it is advisable to call for an additional engine and truck
B: When two or more floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into the cockloft, the need for a second alarm must be considered
C: When two buildings are involved, the need for a second alarm must be considered
D: Prompt consideration must be given to transmitting a third alarm when fire extends beyond two buildings

A

C. When two buildings are involved, we have a second alarm situation. 7.6 C

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