FFP - ROWFRAMES Flashcards
Members of E238 were discussing Rowframes with their new proby since these buildings are predominant in their response area. Which point made during the discussion was not entirely correct?
A) Row frames are built in rows containing as many as twenty or more buildings and vary in height from 2 to 5 stories. These buildings can be balloon or braced frame construction.
B) One type of Rowframe building is similar to the brownstone layout and generally has 3 front windows per floor with one apartment going from front to rear and no rear fire escapes.
C) Another type of Rowframe, also known as the OLT type, is the railroad flat with 2 apartments per floor and generally 4 windows across the front.
D) In the OLT type of Row frame, a dumbwaiter and its accompanying shaft will always be found along with light shafts.
ANSWER: D) In the OLT type of Row frame, a dumbwaiter and its accompanying shaft will always be found along with light shafts. (INCORRECT)
- There MAY be a dumbwaiter shaft present.
- The presence of light shafts is also a POSSIBILITY.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.1)
Rowframes can be considered large rectangular boxes of dry lumer capable of generating large amounts of heat when burning. There is a danger of fire spreading in all directions. Which point below is correct?
A) The exterior is wood or veneer over the outer wood sheathing. The interior construction is similar to brownstones and tenements usually wood lathe and plaster, and wood studs.
B) The salient feature common to all, regardless of the variations in the design, is the common cornice. The cockloft can range in height from 2’ to 3’ in height.
C) Division walls between buildings are quite frequently no more than the equivalent of a partition wall with nogging present. This nogging effectively limits the spread of fire.
D) Many of these buildings have a retail store on the first floor. The common partition walls between buildings usually does not permit horizontal fire spread to the exposures through adjacent walls.
ANSWER: A) The exterior is wood or veneer over the outer wood sheathing. The interior construction is similar to brownstones and tenements, usually wood lathe and plaster, and wood studs.
B - Salient feature is the COMMON COCKLOFT which ranges in height from ONE (1) FOOT TO TALL ENOUGH FOR A MAN TO STAND IN.
- Brownstone cockloft - 2 to 3 feet
- Taxpayer cockloft - 4” to 6’
C - Nogging DOES NOT effectively limit spread of fire.
D - Common partition walls READILY PERMITS horizontal fire spread to exposures.
(FFP Rowframes - 5.2.1)
The danger of collapse with fires in Rowframe buildings is a factor deserving serious consideration. Which point below regarding collapse is correct?
A) When a serious fire burns out the entire 1st floor, there is a danger of collapse, especially in corner buildings and buildings standing alone.
B) Brick veneer and stucco facing will usually only collapse in sections rather than a complete unit.
C) The weight of a fire escape will usually only cause a partial collapse of an exterior wall.
D) Collapse of sidewalls are also a danger. This is especially true where buildings within the row have been demolished and removed unless the walls bordering this gap are braced.
ANSWSER: A) When a serious fire burns out the entire 1st floor, there is a danger of collapse, especially in corner buildings and buildings standing alone.
B - Brick veneer and stucco facing can collapse in SECTIONS OR AS A COMPLETE UNIT.
C - The weight of a fire escape can cause a COMPLETE COLLAPSE of an exterior wall.
D - EVEN WHEN WALLS BORDERING THIS GAP ARE BRACED, the danger of sidewall collapse is still present.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.4)
From the choices below, which are the TWO major defects or faults in the construction of Rowframe buildings?
A) The common cockloft that spreads over all the buildings in a row.
B) The lack of fire stopping
C) The vast quantity of combustible material used in construction.
D) The thin and flimsy walls between buildings
E) The many pipe recesses and the light and air shafts found in all of these buildings.
F) The common cornices which can spread fire from building to building.
ANSWER: B and C are CORRECT
B) The lack of fire stopping
C) The vast quantity of combustible material used in construction
- These are the two major defects in the construction of Rowframes.
(FFP Rowframes - 5.3.2)
Recently members of L101 responded to and operated at four fires in Rowframe buildings. At which fire did they operate incorrectly?
A) Fire #1 - At this fire, L101 was the 1st due truck. The fire was on the top floor of a brownstone type Rowframe. Members of L101’s inside team performed VEIS of the top floor and examined the cockloft.
B) Fire #2 - At this fire, L101 was the 2nd due truck. The fire was on the top floor of a brownstone type Rowframe. Members of L101 split up and examined exposures 2 & 4 for extension.
C) Fire #3 - At this fire, L101 was the 2nd due truck. The fire was on the top floor on an OLT type Rowframe. Members of L101 split up with the outside team going to the adjoining apartment while the inside team examined the most seriously damaged exposure.
D) Fire #4 - At this fire L101 was the 1st due truck. The fire was on the top floor of an OLT type Rowframe. Members of L101’s inside team performed VEIS of the fire apartment and examined the cockloft.
ANSWER: C) Fire #3 - At this fire, L101 was the 2nd due truck. The fire was on the top floor on an OLT type Rowframe. Members of L101 split up with the outside team going to the adjoining apartment while the inside team examined the most seriously damaged exposure. (INCORRECT)
- At top floor fires in the Old Law Tenement (OLT) type layout, the inside team of the first to arrive ladder company will be responsible for VEIS of the fire
apartment, including examination of the cockloft.
*The second to arrive ladder company inside team will be responsible for VEIS of the ADJOINING APARTMENT including examination of the cockloft.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.6.5)
Operational procedures in Rowframe buildings will be based on the layout of the building, either brownstone type layout or the OLT type layout. These are the only two types of Rowframes that units will encounter.
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: B) False
- Operational procedures will be based on the layout of the building, e.g. Brownstone type layout or Old Law Tenement layout, are the types most commonly found, BUT THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS.
(FFP Rowframes - 5.6.3)
Lt. Beck and his members have just arrived 1st due at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 3 story OLT type Rowframe on North Henry Street in Greenpoint. Lieutenant Beck took the following 4 actions at this fire and was correct in all except which one?
A) Upon reaching the door to the fire apartment, Lt. Beck and his inside team immediately started a thorough primary search at this point while proceeding to the seat of the fire.
B) Once Lt. Beck reached the front room, where the main body of fire was located, he shut the door to the bedroom to contain the fire to that room.
C) Lt. Beck informed the Engine of the location of the fire and any unusual layout that may cause difficulty in stretching the line. He also moved a few pieces of furniture out of the way.
D) Lt. Beck notified the IC of a light shaft that had a window facing the room where the fire was since this could be a point of fire extension.
ANSWER: A) Upon reaching the door to the fire apartment, Lt. Beck and his inside team immediately started a thorough primary search at this point while proceeding to the seat of the fire. (INCORRECT)
- 1st due truck LOCATES THE SEAT OF THE FIRE AND BEGIN SEARCH FROM THIS POINT.
- 2nd due truck immediately starts primary searches in adjoining apartment or the floor above.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.7)
All hands are working at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 3 story brownstone type Rowframe. The fire is in the kitchen on the 2nd floor and there is some minor extension to the 3rd floor. At this operation which member listed below is not under the immediate supervision of their Officer?
A) The control firefighter of the 1st due Engine who is on the 1st floor feeding the hose up the stairs to the 2nd floor.
B) The Roof FF from the 1st due truck who has just cut an inspection hole in the roof and is talking to his Officer via HT.
C) The OV from the 1st due truck who is on the rear fire escape and can see his Officer trough the window on the fire escape.
D) The LCC from the 2nd due truck who is on the roof and is talking to his Officer through the scuttle opening on the roof.
ANSWER: B) The Roof FF from the 1st due truck who has just cut an inspection hole in the roof and is talking to his Officer via HT. (INCORRECT)
Members are under the “Immediate Supervision” of an officer when:
A. They are within visual or voice contact of the Officer. (WITHOUT USING THE HT)
B. They are working with a search line or hoseline which is
under the supervision of an officer
(FFP Rowframe - 11)
FF Shapiro is the senior man in L101 and is a regular seated chauffeur. He is talking to FF Stein who has just returned from LCC school and had a few questions about being a chauffeur. FF Shapiro gave FF Stein the following three points of information and was incorrect in which one?
A) An LCC must have a working knowledge of the duties and responsibility of all members of 1st alarm Ladders and how they are likely to execute their assignments under different situations. Monitoring the HT will be of assistance in making decisions. The LCC should carry a flashlight, HT and any tool that he deemed necessary to complete his assignment.
B) When arriving at a fire in a brownstone type Rowframe the LCC should position and prepare the apparatus for complete coverage, raise the Aerial to the roof, and then wait for the completion of roof size-up. If the Roof FF indicates that an LSR rescue is required, the LCC will proceed to the roof to assist. If there is no need for a LSR rescue the LCC will place the ladder to the top floor for VEIS.
C) Partitions that separate apartments in Rowframe buildings are fire stopped between the ceiling of one floor and the underside of the floor above. This will stop lateral fire extension across the building; however, it will not stop the smoke from traveling across the building resulting in an unusually heavy smoke condition in the apartment which is not directly over the fire apartment.
D) All are correct
ANSWER: C) Partitions that separate apartments are fire stopped between the ceiling of one floor and the underside of the floor above. This will stop lateral fire extension across the building; however, it will not stop the smoke from traveling across the building resulting in an unusually heavy smoke condition in the apartment which is not directly over the fire apartment. (INCORRECT)
- Partitions that separate apartments ARE NOT FIRE STOPPED between the ceiling of one floor and the underside of the floor above. This MAY PERMIT lateral extension across the building and COULD RESULT IN AN UNUSUALLY HEAVY SMOKE CONDITION IN THE APARTMENT WHICH IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER THE FIRE APARTMENT.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.7 D)
On a busy 6x9 tour FF Stein has been assigned the LCC for the first time in L101. After a few runs, L101 receives a phone alarm for a fire on the 2nd floor of an OLT type Rowframe. Upon arrival members of L101 see fire blowing out the windows on the 2nd floor of a 5 story OLT type Rowframe. FF Stein immediately took the following actions; He positioned and prepared the apparatus for complete coverage and raised the Aerial to the roof for the Roof FF since there was no visible life hazard on the front of the building. After the Roof FF reached the roof, FF Stein immediately repositioned the Aerial to the 2nd floor window to VEIS the fire apartment when teamed up with he 2nd due LCC. After VEIS of the fire apartment was completed, FF Stein used the Aerial for VEIS of the adjoining apartment and the apartment above the fire. Do you agree or disagree with the actions taken by FF Stein?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: B) Disagree
- Raise aerial for roof access by roof firefighter
- After roof firefighter has reached the roof, reposition aerial for VEIS of the fire apartment if fire is on the THIRD (3RD) FLOOR OR ABOVE when teamed up with the 2nd chauffeur.
- When fire is on the 1st or 2nd floor, VEIS the fire apartment from the exterior using PORTABLE LADDERS when teamed up with the 2nd chauffeur (or another available member)
- After VEIS of the fire apartment is complete, the aerial may be used for VEIS of adjoining apartment and/or floors above.
(FFP Rowframes - 5.7 D8)
Except for assisting the LCC in front of the building when Aerial or portable ladders are needed for rescue or removal, the OV’s assignment is to vent the fire area from the exterior providing horizontal ventilation as coordinated with and ordered by the Ladder Officer inside the fire area to be vented. The OV carries a 6 foot hook, halligan, flashlight and a HT. When operating at a brownstone type rowframe, which TWO PIECES of equipment from the list below can be taken to assist in venting and/or gaining access to the different levels of the building?
A) The “A” Frame ladder
B) The 10’ Scissor ladder
C) The 10’ hook
D) A 12’ hook
E) A maul
F) A 16’ straight ladder
ANSWER: B) The 10’ Scissor ladder / C) The 10’ hook
- At “Brownstone type” RowFrames, the 10’ hook or the 10’ scissor ladder can be taken to the rear to assist in venting and/or gaining access as outlined in Brownstone Operations.
(FFP Rowframes - 5.7 E)
During a recent 9x6 tour members of L101 were drilling with their newest member, FF Bongino, who has been assigned the OV for the first time. Each member gave FF Bongino a point of information. Which point of information is not correct?
A) When the fire is on the top floor proceed to the roof with the saw and halligan, and when possible descend the fire escape and provide VEIS. When unable to descend the fire escape, notify the officer. When directed by the Officer operating on the top floor, attempt to vent the fire apartment from the roof level and then assist the Roof FF with roof vent.
B) The OV should assist the chauffeur in any ladder rescue that may be required on the front of the building. When a ladder rescue is not required at the front of the building, the OV shall immediately make their way to the rear to perform outside vent of floors within reach.
C) When a person requires rescue in the rear and the OV determines that is impractical to get a portable ladder to the rear the OV must immediately make his way to the roof to assist the Roof FF with a LSR rescue.
D) It is extremely important for the OV to notify his Officer and the IC of a presence of a rear fire escape via the HT. When the building has a fire escape, the OV shall team up with the Roof FF to VEIS the fire floor and, when not needed for search on that floor, proceed to VEIS the floors above.
ANSWER: C) When a person requires rescue in the rear and the OV determines that is impractical to get a portable ladder to the rear the OV must immediately make his way to the roof to assist the Roof FF with a LSR rescue. (INCORRECT)
- When the OV determines that it is impractical to get a portable ladder to the rear due to room layout, hallways, remodeling, fences between yards, etc. the OV WILL HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION WHETHER TO STAY IN THE REAR REASSURING THE VICTIM THAT HELP IS ON THE WAY OR PROCEED TO THE ROOF AND ASSIST WITH AN LSR RESCUE.
- This decision should be based on:
A -The emotional state of the victim
B -The fire/smoke condition in the immediate vicinity of the victim. The location and severity of the fire
(FFP Rowframes - 5.7 E)
The 1st order of preference when attempting to gain access to the roof of a Rowframe building is the Aerial ladder since access through an adjoining building is often difficult and undependable. Which point listed below is not correct?
A) The size of the scuttle opening on the roof is usually wide, however it is difficult to get through, when wearing a mask, and carrying tools and the LSR.
B) Scuttle ladders are often loose, broken or missing.
C) Scuttle covers are often locked, chained, nailed and/or completely tarred over.
D) The area in the vicinity of scuttle ladder is frequently used for storage of excess household furniture, bicycles, boxes of clothing etc.
ANSWER: A) The size of the scuttle opening on the roof is usually wide, however it is difficult to get through, when wearing a mask, and carrying tools and the LSR. (INCORRECT)
- Size of scuttle opening is usually NARROW making it difficult to get through, especially with a mask, tools and LSR.
- Order of preference to roof is 1st Aerial / 2nd Aerial / Not immediate adjoining building for Rowframes.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.7 F)
L39 has just arrived at a fire in an OLT type Rowframe building. The fire is on the 2nd floor and the building is 4 stories in height. The fire building is located in a row of 4, four story OLT type Rowframes, all of which have rear fire escapes, and is the 2nd building from the left when standing on the street looking at the building(s). As the members of L39 are dismounting the rig, the LCC notifies his Officer that the rig just stalled and that he can’t restart the rig negating the use of the Aerial Ladder. The 2nd due truck has also just reported that they were involved in an accident and are unable to respond. In this situation the roof firefighter would be correct to access the roof via?
A) The rear fire escape of the fire building
B) Exposure 2
C) Exposure 4
D) Exposure 4A
ANSWER: D) Exposure 4A
- The immediate adjoining building should not be used for access to the roof due to the possibility of cockloft involvement.
- The rear fire escape of the fire building would be true for a Tenement Building.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.7)
The duties of the Roof FF at Rowframe buildings demand an experienced, observant, and determined firefighter capable of decisive action. Which point listed below about roof operations is not correct?
A) Initial vertical ventilation tactics must be performed as directed by the ladder officer and includes the venting of bulkheads, scuttles and skylights over stairways and hallways.
B) When venting skylights, the Roof FF should first warn the members below via HT prior to breaking glass, then break out a small pane of glass, and finally break the remaining larger section of glass.
C) When opening up the roof scuttle cover, members should be aware that people attempting to access the roof may have been trapped and/or overcome under the scuttle enclosure.
D) There may be a door on the closet leading to the scuttle which can be used by members to help vent smoke and heat. Members can descend the ladder to open this door.
ANSWER: D) There may be a door on the closet leading to the scuttle which can be used by members to help vent smoke and heat. Members can descend the ladder to open this door. (INCORRECT)
- There may be a door on the closet leading to the scuttle.
Fire or excessive heat may be immediately behind the door. DO NOT DESCEND the scuttle ladder to open the door.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.7)
You are a new Captain working a day tour in L106 and have just arrived as the 2nd due truck for a fire on the top floor of a 3 story brownstone type Rowframe. The fire has fully engulfed the top floor of the original fire building which is in the middle of a row of 5 similar buildings. The most severely threatened exposure is exposure 2 and that is where your unit will operate. You should consider ordering which choice below?
A) Can FF to take two 6’ hooks instead of the can.
B) Can FF to take two 6’ hooks and the can
C) Irons FF to take a 6’ hook in addition to the Irons.
D) Irons FF to take two 6’ hooks instead of the Irons.
ANSWER: A) Can FF to take two 6’ hooks instead of the can.
Consideration should be given to the extinguisher firefighter taking two 6’ hooks in lieu of the pressurized water extinguisher. The forcible entry firefighter can assist with the pulling of ceilings, once finished with other duties
(FFP Rowframe - 5.8.1)
Members were discussing the Roof FF duties when you are the second due truck at a fire in a Rowframe building. Which point made during the discussion was not entirely correct?
A) When possible, cut the roof so at least one room will be vented. After the initial holes are cut and opened, additional holes in the roof shall be made. This will stop the lateral spread of the fire in the cockloft.
B) Assist in ventilation of the fire building and necessary exposures. When the fire is on the top floor and the cockloft, both Roof FFs work together to vent the roof with the saw.
C) Make examination holes in returns of the exposures. Use caution in opening returns as the fire may suddenly vent and cause face burns to the members operating. Check for extension, and report the results to the company officer and the IC.
D) Caution should be exercised when choosing returns to be opened. Returns remote from the fire should be avoided, as this action could spread the fire in the cockloft.
ANSWER: A) When possible, cut the roof so at least one room will be vented. After the initial holes are cut and opened, additional holes in the roof shall be made. This will stop the lateral spread of the fire in the cockloft. (INCORRECT)
- Cut roof so AT LEAST TWO (2) rooms should be vented
- After inital hole is cut/opened, ENLARGE THE HOLE
- This MAY STOP the lateral spread of fire in cockloft
(FFP Rowframe - 5.8.1)
Tower Ladder 51 recently was the 1st due truck at two separate fires in Rowframe buildings and operated correctly at which one?
Fire #1 - Fire was located on the 3rd floor of a 4 story brownstone type Rowframe. The LCC remained at the pedestal throughout the operation while the OV operated in the basket. After the completion of roof size-up the OV repositioned the basket to the 3rd floor for ventilation and then moved the basket to the top floor for VEIS.
Fire #2 - Fire was located on the 3rd floor of a 4 story OLT type Rowframe. The LCC remained at the pedestal throughout the operation while the OV operated in the basket. After the completion of roof size up the OV repositioned the basket to the 3rd floor for ventilation.
A) L51 operated incorrectly at both fires
B) L51 operated correctly at both fires
C) L51 operated correctly at fire #1 only
D) L51 operated correctly at fire #2 only
ANSWER: B) L51 operated correctly at both fires.
- Tower Ladder - reposition to FIRE FLOOR for ventilation and then move basket to TOP FLOOR for VEIS.
- Aerial Ladder - LCC raises to roof for roof access then IMMEDIATELY repositions to the TOP FLOOR for VEIS. (ONLY FOR AN OLT TYPE ROWFRAME - do not have to wait for roof size-up because of its rear fire escapes)
(FFP Rowframes - pg 35)
When the 1st to arrive Ladder is a Tower Ladder at a fire in a Rowframe building, the LCC will remain on the pedestal. The LCC of the 2nd to arrive Ladder may be assigned, by their company Officer, to all but which of the duties lsted below.
A) Examination of exposures
B) Assist with roof operations
C) Report to the pedestal of the 1st to arrive T/L and team up with the LCC of the 1st to arrive T/L
D) Be available to team up with another member when needed.
ANSWER: C) Report to the pedestal of the 1st to arrive T/L and team up with the LCC of the 1st to arrive T/L. (INCORRECT)
“RET”
Roof operations / Examine exposures / Team up
When the first to arrive ladder company is a TL, the chauffeur will remain on the pedestal. Therefore the chauffeur of the second to arrive ladder company DOES NOT HAVE TO report to the pedestal and may be assigned other duties by their company officer.
(FFP Rowframe - 5.10)
During a 4th alarm for a fire in a 4 story brownstone type Rowframe, each Engine listed below stretched and operated hose lines to extinguish the fire. Which Engine company operated correctly?
A) E98 was ordered to take a line into exposure 4 in order to extinguish fire on the 3rd floor of that building. E98 stretched an 1 3/4” line and also took a 6’ hook with them.
B) E99 was ordered to take a line into exposure 2 in order to extinguish fire in the cockloft above exposure 2. E99 stretched an 1 3/4” line and also took a 6’ hook with them.
C) E100 was ordered to take a line into exposure 4A in order to extinguish the fire on the top floor of that building. E100 stretched an 1 3/4” line and also took a set of irons with them.
D) E101 was ordered to take a line into exposure 2A in order to extinguish fire in the cockloft above exposure 2A. E101 stretched a 2 1/2” line and also took a 6’ hook with them.
ANSWER: B) E99 was ordered to take a line into exposure 2 in order to extinguish fire in the cockloft above exposure 2. E99 stretched an 1 3/4” line and also took a 6’ hook with them.
A - Fire was on 3rd floor of a 4 story / no need to take hook if cockloft was not involved.
C - 6’ HOOK (not a set of irons)
D - All lines should be 1 3/4” for speed/mobility/close qtrs
(FFP Rowframe - 6.1)
All hands are operating at a fire in the cellar of a 4 story OLT type Rowframe. The fire is located in the rear of the cellar and is well advanced when units arrive. E99 stretched the 1st hoseline through the front door and did not advance down the cellar stairs due to the intensity of the fire. The 1st hoseline remained on the 1st floor to protect the 1st floor, the interior stairs, and the public hallway. E99 notified the IC that they needed a backup line on the 1st floor, but the IC ordered the 2nd hoseline to be stretched by E98 into the cellar via the outside entrance to the cellar in front of the building. E98 quickly extinguished the fire. The IC ordered E100 to stretch the 3rd line to the 1st floor to backup the 1st hoseline. Do you agree or disagree with the orders of the IC at this fire?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: B) Disagree
- Second hoseline shall back up the first hoseline for a fire in the cellar of a Rowframe.
(FFP Rowframe - 6.2)
Lt. Wright and his members of L99 have just arrived at a fire on the top floor of a 3 story brownstone type Rowframe. L99 is the 2nd due truck at this fire. The fire building is the middle building in a row of three similar attached brownstone type Rowframes. In which choice below did L99 take an incorrect action at this fire?
A) L99 initially went to the top floor of the most severely threatened exposure to perform VEIS of the top floor.
B) Lt. Wright ordered his members to make inspection holes in the ceiling of each room to check for fire extension.
C) When fire was discovered in the cockloft, Lt. Wright notified the IC and called for a line since he determined that a stop could be made in this building.
D) While the line was being stretched members of L99 pulled the entire ceiling to expose the fire in the cockloft.
ANSWER: D) While the line was being stretched members of L99 pulled the entire ceiling to expose the fire in the cockloft. (INCORRECT)
- DO NOT pull ceiling until a CHARGED line is in place
(FFP Rowframe - 5.8.1)
Members of E99 were discussing Engine operations in brownstone type Rowframes. The discussion centered around 1st floor fires in this type of building. In which choice below were operations at these types of fires correctly described?
A) The 1st hoseline shall be stretched through the front door on the 1st floor to extinguish the fire. The 2nd hoseline, if not needed to backup the 1st hoseline, shall be stretched through the front door on the second (parlor) floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs.
B) The 1st hoseline shall be stretched through the front foor on the second (parlor) floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs while the 2nd hoseline is stretched through the front door on the 1st floor to extinguish the fire.
ANSWER: A) The 1st hoseline shall be stretched through the front door on the 1st floor to extinguish the fire. The 2nd hoseline, if not needed to backup the 1st hoseline, shall be stretched through the front door on the second (parlor) floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs.
(FFP Rowframe - 6.3)
Units are operating at a fully involved brownstone type Rowframe located in the middle of a row of 11 brownstone type rowframes. The fire has already spread to the top floor of exposure 2 and is starting to extend to exposure 4. Which action taken by Engine Companies at this fire was not correct?
A) Since the 2nd line was not needed to backup the 1st line, the 3rd due Engine stretched the 2nd line to the top floor of the most severe exposure. While proceeding to the top floor, intermediate floors were checked for fire.
B) Since the building was fully involved with fire already showing in exposures, the first arriving Engine company stretched two 1 3/4” lines. One line was used to enter the fire building and the other for use by another unit.
C) Prior to the use of a TL stream, the multiversal nozzle on the pumper, or a heavy caliber stream, consideration must be given to the life hazard, so the 1st line was stretched into the fire building through the front door.
D) Since the 2nd line was stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure, the 3rd line was stretched to the top floor of the opposite exposure. This line is needed to protect the cockloft and interior stairs.
B) Since the building was fully involved with fire already showing in exposures, the first arriving Engine company stretched two 1 3/4” lines. One line was used to enter the fire building and the other for use by another unit.
- Two lines 3 1/2” for TL & 1 3/4” to advance into building
(FFP Rowframe 6.3)
When dealing with fires on upper floors in Rowframe buildings there are many things to consider for a successful operation. Which point below is not correct when fighting a fire on an upper floor of a Rowframe building?
A) The 1st hoseline should be stretched to the location of the fire via the interior stairs. This line will need to have sufficient length to cover the entire floor.
B) The 2nd line, if not needed to backup the 1st line, should be stretched to the top floor or to the floor above.
C) If a fire is reported in the exposure, the 2nd line may be more effective being stretched to the exposure, with the 3rd or 4th line stretched to backup the 1st line. This line will need to have sufficient length to cover the entire building.
D) If necessary the IC should order a 3rd line stretched as needed into the fire building, to an exposure, to supply a Tower Ladder, or through an exposure to the rear yard.
ANSWER: A) The 1st hoseline should be stretched to the location of the fire via the interior stairs. This line will need to have sufficient length to cover the entire floor. (INCORRECT)
- To cover the ENTIRE BUILDING
(FFP Rowframe - 6.4)
Company Officers shoud know that when they arrive at the scene of a Rowframe fire, they have a second alarm situation if?
A) One floor is fully involved in fire from the front to rear
B) Two or more floors are fully involved
C) A top floor fire has extended to the cockloft
D) Fire is blowing out all four windows on the top floor of one building and there is fire blowing out one window of exposure 4.
ANSWER: D) Fire is blowing out all four windows on the top floor of one building and there is fire blowing out one window of exposure 4.
- When two buildings are involved, we have a 2nd alarm situation
- One floor fully involved in fire from front to rear a FULL 1st ALARM ASSIGNMENT is required. It is ADVISABLE to call for an extra Engine & Ladder.
- When two or more floors are fully involved or a top floor fire has extended into cockloft the need for a second alarm must be CONSIDERED.
(FFP Rowframe - 7.6 A)
Engine 222 arrives 1st at a fire in an occupied 3 story Rowframe. They find the building is fully involved with fire and that fire has already extended into exposure 2. In this scenario, they would be most correct to?
A) Drop two 1 3/4” lines in front of the building and stretch the first line into the fire building.
B) Stretch an 1 3/4” into exposure 2, and stretch a 3 1/2” supply line for a TL.
C) Stretch an 1 3/4” line into the fire building, and stretch a 3 1/2” supply line for a TL.
D) Stretch a 2 1/2” line into the fire building and stretch a 3 1/2” line to supply a TL.
ANSWER: C) Stretch an 1 3/4” line into the fire building, and stretch a 3 1/2” supply line for a TL.
A - Correct for BROWNSTONE
B - Correct for VACAN ROWFRAME
D - NEVER stretch a 2 1/2” line into a Rowframe
(Rowframes 6.5)
The incorrect description of a Rowframe can be found in which choice?
A) One type is similar to the Brownstone layout of rooms. They generally have 3 front windows per floor with 1 apartment going front to rear and no rear fire escape
B) Another type is the railroad flat with 2 apartments per floor. They generally have 4 windows across the front with a rear fire escape
C) Rowframe buildings are generally platform construction
D) Rowframe cockloft may vary in height from 1 foot to a height tall enough for a man to stand in
ANSWER: C) Rowframe buildings are generally platform construction. (INCORRECT)
(Rowframes p-26-27)
- Rowframes can be either BALLOON frame or BRACED framed construction.
