Fire tactics

Question 0

In a OLT or a NLT you have 2 floors of fire what is this?

Answer 0

Extra engine and truck

Second alarm if no progress is made on least one floor in a short period of time

Question 1

Can material be thrown into narrow shafts or roofs buildings setbacks

Answer 1

No

Question 2

If fire is extending from a shaft into another bldg what is this call for?

Answer 2

A second alarm

Question 3

In a H type bldg if you have 2 floors of fire what is this?

Answer 3

A second alarm

Also a second alarm given for extensive fire in the cockloft

Question 4

A medium fire in a H type bldg would require?

Answer 4

An extra engine and truck

Medium fire the operation of 2 lines

Question 5

If you have a shaft fire or a dumbwaiter fire where do you stretch the line to?

Answer 5

Line is stretched to the nearest point from which water can be directed onto fire. Bring enough hose to reach upper floors.

Question 6

At a OLT cellar fire where does the first line go?

Answer 6

To the interior cellar entrance door remains there to protect the stairs.
Does not advance down stairs if there is an outside entrance. Unless the fire is minor

Question 7

Where does the first line go at an OLT store fire?

Answer 7

Into the store

Question 8

Where does the second line go at OLT store fires?

Answer 8

To the entrance hallway to protect the stairs

The second line does not go above until assured it is not needed on the first floor

Question 9

Where does the first line go at NLT cellar fires?

Answer 9

To the cellar by way of exterior entrance

Question 10

Where does the first line go to at a NLT store fire?

Answer 10

Into the store

Question 11

Where does the second line go at a NLT store fire?

Answer 11

To back up the first line in the store

The second line can go to the floor above when it’s obvious first line can control the store fire

Question 12

At a H type bldg what engines are used to get the first line into position

Answer 12

All available engines used

Question 13

At an H type bldg at what floor would you use a utility rope stretch

Answer 13

3rd floor or above

Question 14

When smoke is issuing from the cornice does this mean you have fire in the cockloft?

Answer 14

No under no circumstances should the cornice be opened for smoke

Question 15

How do you check to see you have fire in the cockloft or cornice?

Answer 15

By opening the ceiling below or opening returns if present

Question 16

If you see a rapidly rising column of smoke with embers ascending over the roof top if the bldg what is this an indication of?

Answer 16

A shaft fire

Question 17

If you see large quantities of black smoke over the roof this may be a indication of. ?

Answer 17

Fire at or near top floor cockloft fire or roof fire

Question 18

When members are operating on floors above the fire are members suppose to force more than one door for an area if refuge?

Answer 18

Members should force one or more doors on each floor above the fire

Question 19

Which officers on the fire floor are responsible to let units above know of any change in conditions on fire floor?

Answer 19

All of the officers are responsible

Question 20

How many apartments per floor do NLT bldgs have?

Answer 20

5-6 apts

Question 21

At a NLT where would you find the cellar entrance?

Answer 21

The entrance is by way of an exterior stairway

Also the first fl cellar ceiling is fireproof construction

Question 22

The officer transmitting a 10-75 shall also state if fire or emergency and what 3 things?

Answer 22

Location of fire( the floor)
Height of the bldg( how many stories)
Type if bldg ( what kind of occupancy)

Question 23

At a chemical suicide incident what is the first line primarily for?

Answer 23

For Decon with a fog nozzle.

Question 24

The officer transmitting a 10-75 shall also state if fire or emergency and what 3 things?

Answer 24

Location of fire( the floor)
Height of the bldg( how many stories)
Type if bldg ( what kind of occupancy)

Question 25

At a chemical suicide incident what is the first line primarily for?

Answer 25

For Decon with a fog nozzle.

Question 26

At a chemical suicide incident what is the first line primarily for?

Answer 26

For Decon with a fog nozzle.

Question 27

The officer transmitting a 10-75 shall also state if fire or emergency and what 3 things?

Answer 27

Location of fire( the floor)
Height of the bldg( how many stories)
Type if bldg ( what kind of occupancy)

Question 28

The officer transmitting a 10-75 shall also state if fire or emergency and what 3 things?

Answer 28

Location of fire( the floor)
Height of the bldg( how many stories)
Type if bldg ( what kind of occupancy)

Question 29

At a chemical suicide incident what is the first line primarily for?

Answer 29

For Decon with a fog nozzle.

Question 30

The officer transmitting a 10-75 shall also state if fire or emergency and what 3 things?

Answer 30

Location of fire( the floor)
Height of the bldg( how many stories)
Type if bldg ( what kind of occupancy)

Question 31

At a chemical suicide incident what is the first line primarily for?

Answer 31

For Decon with a fog nozzle.

Question 32

Top floor what does the first OV bring and where does he go?

Answer 32

To the roof brings the Saw and Halligan then tries to descend the fire escape

Question 33

At a top floor fire where does the first due roof man bring to the roof?

Answer 33

He brings the 6 ft Halligan hook a Halligan and the LSR and he is also responsible for cutting the roof

Question 34

At a top floor fire what does the 2nd roofman bring to the roof?

Answer 34

He brings the 6 ft Halligan hook and the saw

Question 35

At atop floor fire what does the 2nd can man bring?

Answer 35

2 six ft hooks in lieu of the can

Question 36

At top floor fires where does the 2nd LCC go?

Answer 36

If not needed in front of the bldg goes to the roof

Question 37

If the LCC is going to team up and go above the fire to VEIS can he use the fire escape for this?

Answer 37

No can impede he’s return to pedestal use aerial or portable

Question 38

LCC must remain on the turntable when?

Answer 38

Members enter the bldg by aerial And are in precarious positions such as floor over heavy fire roof of bldg with heavy fire.

Question 39

What is the recommended strategy for fires is wooden formwork?

Answer 39

Outside streams