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1
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When both the engine and ladder companies arrive together and only one elevator is available (non fire service), Who goes up ?

A

the ladder officer with the forcible entry team and the engine officer with two firefighters (nozzle & control) with all rolled up lengths and standpipe kit shall go up first.
Backup stays behind

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For a fire in an Old Law or New Law Tenement, special call an extra engine and truck for ?
When transmit 2nd alarm ?

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fire on two floors

If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time, transmit a 2nd alarm. If fire is in a shaft extending into an exposure, transmit a 2nd alarm. If fire is extending into two exposures, transmit a 3rd alarm.
3.4.6

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Between 1930 and 1940, firewalls were required to be carried to the

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underside of the roof boards, and after 1940, to the top of the roof boards.

2.4

CUT
Ceiling 20’s
Underside of roof boards 30’s
Through the roof boards 40’s

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To avoid being required to be built of fireproof construction, NLT built between 1916 and 1929 the floor areas were broken up into areas of ?

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2,500 square feet or less

after 1929
3,000 square feet or less
2.3

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OPERATIONS AT CELLAR FIRES OLT
The first line should be stretched ??

Should it advance ?

A

to the cellar entrance door which is located inside the building, under the interior stairway on the first floor.
This line should remain at this position
This line should not be advanced down the cellar stairs if there is an outside entrance to the cellar at the front or rear of the building, unless the fire is minor.
4.2.1

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OLT cellar fire 2nd line goes where ?

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The second hoseline stretched should be advanced into the cellar by way of the front or rear entrance to the cellar
4.2.3

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Store fires in OLTs may involve a large amount of combustible material. A 2 ½” line should be stretched for large volume fires and a second line stretched ?

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To the entrance hallway.

  1. 3.1
  2. 3.6 Stores in OLTs may have a door which opens into the public hallway on the first floor. The first floor public hallway should be examined immediately.
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OLT store fire

When assured that the second line is not needed on the first floor, it may be advanced ?

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to the floor above the fire
4.3.1
A charged hoseline must be ready before the store is ventilated. It is especially important that no plate glass windows be broken without a charged line being ready.

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Stairway fire in OLT

First line goes where ?

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The first hoseline should be stretched up the stairway, operated to extinguish fire, shut down and advanced further up the stairway. When possible, the line should be operated up the well hole to cool off the hall and stairs above. repeated until line is advanced to the top floor
4.5.2

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Stairway fire OLT

Second line ?

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A second line should follow to finish up extinguishing operations
Apts should be checked for extension.

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OPERATIONS AT TOP FLOOR FIRES OLT

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4.6.3 Cockloft areas of OLT’s are much smaller than those in NLT’s and therefore are not as much of a problem.
The entire top floor must be thoroughly searched and examined because of the lack of fire stopping in these buildings.
4.6.3

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OLT
4.7.6 For fires in rooms in the vicinity of a shaft, after the fire in the room has been __________the line should be operated into the shaft in order to knock down the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for knockdown and final extinguishment.

A

knocked down

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Rear Tenements

The distance between the front building and the rear building varies, but is somewhere between ?

A

10 to 25 feet usually.

Cross Ref
Exposure 30 feet or more should not be identified as exposures. Unlesssssssss fire makes it one.

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The “H” type design of residence buildings differs from the older tenements and the newer high rise multiple dwellings in that there are three structural elements to support the structure: they are ?

A

masonry bearing walls,

wood beams that support the floors and roof, and structural steel columns, beams and girders

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NLT H type
Steel columns are vertical structural members designed in an _____shape

Steel girders are horizontal structural members designed in an

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“H” shape; they are also known as channel rails
When located in the inner framework of a building, may extend from the first floor up into the roof space or cockloft area

“I” shape; they are also known as “I” beams.

5.2.3

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NLT H type
These vertical voids, about one foot square, may be larger when the void is built to include waste and water pipes. When the fire is knocked down and opening up begins, areas where the lath has been burned must be examined for the presence of these columns. If detected, locations _________ the fire must be checked immediately

A

Above and below

5.2.6

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H type
Waste pipe recesses exist wherever a kitchen or bathroom exists. If the pipe is hot to the touch, a top floor examination is required and notification made to officer and the IC.
T/F

A

TRUE

5.2.6

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NLT H Type
When conditions indicate roof operations (top floor fire, shaft fire, two floors involved, heavy fire condition, etc.) the aerial may initially be raised to the roof for rapid ascent of the roof and outside vent firefighter. Primary means for getting to the roof ?

A

The primary means of getting to the roof would be winged or isolated stairways in the same building or any stairway in an adjoining building, if feasible.
5.4.3

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H type NLT

An additional engine company and ladder company (beyond a full 1st alarm assignment) should be called for a

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medium fire condition. That is, when it is anticipated that two lines will be required
5.5.2

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H Type NLT

Second alarm ?

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If two floors are involved, or at extensive cockloft fires, it will generally be necessary to transmit a 2nd alarm.
5.5.2

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H Type NLT
Floor above if any hot spots are found small holes can be made for a visual check if any fire is found what is done ? who is notified ?

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Should any FIRE be encountered, notify Incident Commander and immediately go to the top floor and check the termination point of this void for any extension to the cockloft area. If fire is found here, a line must be provided at that point and the roof opened above
5.10.6

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How deep is a cockloft in an H-type ?

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4 feet.

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10-77

When should vent take place of fire apt ? Who controls it ?

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Like high rise office building procedures, ventilation of the fire apartment in HRFPMDs should take place after the main body of fire has been CONTROLED. The IC shall control all ventilation other than the fire apartment.
6.3.1

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10-77
What is the primary means for vertical ventilation.
When is it done ?

A

the attack stairway will be the primary means for vertical ventilation when the main body of fire has been knocked down and when authorized by the IC.
6.3.4
Ill KNOCK you DOWN THE STAIRS

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10-77

When shall stairs be used ?

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6.4.2 Stairs shall be used when the fire is on the seventh floor or below.
8 is great

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10-77

Who recalls the elevators ?

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The first arriving ladder company shall recall the elevators, whether or not they will be used. Regardless of the fire floor, the IC must ensure that all elevators are recalled, searched and controlled early in the operation

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10-77

Who ENSURES elevators are recalled and searched ?

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The second to arrive ladder company shall ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched.
6.4.2
the IC must ensure that all elevators are recalled, searched and controlled early in the operation

CROSS REF: ICS Lobby Control Unit
ENSURES all elevators recalled and searched

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10-77
Elevator shafts are conduits for vertical transmission of smoke and heat. The doors to elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes until ?

A

the fire is under control
6.4.3
as long as wind will not force smoke back into the building.

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10-77
When both the engine and ladder companies arrive together and only one elevator is available (non fire service), who goes up first ?

A

the ladder officer with the forcible entry team and the engine officer with two firefighters (nozzle & control) with all rolled up lengths and standpipe kit shall go up first.
6.4.6

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10-77
When both the engine and ladder companies arrive together and only one elevator is available (fire service)
who goes up first ?

A

If the elevator has Fire Service, and no outside operations are indicated, the OV will be operating the elevator. This will necessitate reducing the elevator load by one of the engine firefighters.
6.4.6

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10-77

A service/freight elevator shall not be used until it is has been evaluated and declared safe for use by the

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company officer
Standpipes are usually found in this service stairway.
6.4.7

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10-77

After all units are in position, and two elevators are available and serviceable, maintain one elevator on standby in ?

A

the lobby and two floors below the fire.
6.4.8

CROSS REF ICS LCU
4.2 One elevator maintained at FSA and one in Lobby

33
Q

The 10-77 signal should provide sufficient units to initially manage a fire and smoke condition in a HRFPMD
some examples are
HAWN

A 
• Wind impacted fire conditions.
• Advanced fire on arrival.
• Heavy smoke on numerous floors.
• Numerous reports of persons in difficulty due to smoke.
6.6.2
34
Q

10-77

The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is above the ?

A

Sixth floor.
They can be staged on the floor below the fire floor, ready for rapid deployment.
6.6.3

35
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10-77

At lower floor fires (sixth floor or below), the position of the FAST Unit and the CFR Engine will be determined by

A

the Incident Commander

6.6.3

36
Q

10-77
CFR Unit should carry with them forcible entry tools
T/F

A

True
6.12.2
Same goes for a 10-76

37
Q

10-77
Who selects the attack stairway ?
Must it have a standpipe ?
Who is notified ?

A

Communicate with the ladder company officer to select the attack stairway. The attack stairway need not be the stairway with a standpipe outlet.
2nd Engine and IC notified
6.7.2

38
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10-77
The control firefighter of the 1st to arrive engine company will complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and remain

A

at the standpipe outlet throughout the operation

6.7.3 F

39
Q

What does the 2nd engine officer due when arriving at a 10-77 after obtaining the post radio

A

Obtain Post Radio from 1st arriving BC and bring it to the standpipe outlet where first hoseline is being connected and establish a communications link on the Command Channel between the fire sector and the IC if necessary.
6.8.2

40
Q

10-77

The 2nd engine officer must communicate two things during operation if needed. what are they ?

A

The 2nd engine officer must advise the IC when their members are assisting the 1st engine advance into the IDLH. The IC would then be aware of the resources required for relief. The officer must also inform the IC when and where additional assistance is required on the first hoseline.
6.8.2

41
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10-77

The second hoseline is usually stretched from two floors below fire. The control ff of this unit will do what ?

A

The control firefighter will complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and remain at the standpipe outlet throughout the operation to provide orderly and accurate communications and continuity
6.9.2

42
Q

10-77

When the second line is charged the pressure on the first line may drop; therefore, who should be notified ?

A

the control firefighter at the standpipe outlet supplying the first line and the officer of the first line should be notified.
6.9.3
by officer or control ff ??? doesn’t specify

43
Q

10-77

Can the second line go ABOVE the fire ?

A

Go to the floor above due to auto exposure via windows or air conditioner sleeves
• Operate on the floor above due to extension via utility voids or steam pipe risers
6.9.4

44
Q

10-77
Upon arrival, the 4th Engine Officer will have his/her unit bring one length of hose per Firefighter and the standpipe kit, and report ?

A

in to the IC at ICP.

6.10.2

45
Q

10-77
The 5th assigned engine company is responsible for placing the__________into operation, if this alternate strategy is needed.

A

High Rise Nozzle (HRN)
If the 5th assigned engine company is not equipped with a HRN, the officer shall contact the dispatcher for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that has already been assigned to the 10-77.
6.11

46
Q

10-77
If the HRN is to be used, the 5th assigned engine will put it into operation. They will either use the hose already in place for the second hoseline, or stretch their own line. T/F

A

True
6.11.2

2 eng companies w/ rollups,standpipe kit, forcible entry tools including rabbit tool
cross ref

47
Q

10-77

CFR Unit will do what on arrival and report where with what ?

A
  • Announce designation as CFR Engine and ascertain identity of FAST Unit.
  • This unit will report to the Incident Commander and stand by with the FAST Unit.
  • CFR equipment & Forcible Entry Tools
    6. 12.1
48
Q

10-77
If the fire is located in a below grade area or lower floor, and there is no access to an available standpipe outlet or one that is not in the IDLH, what can be done ?

A

a hand stretch of 2½” hose from the pumper will be required. A hand stretch from a pumper may also facilitate a smooth advance into the fire area on these lower floors.
6.13

49
Q

Closets are another very probable point of vertical extension. At times the vertical steel columns are located in the walls of these closets. Fires in channel rails necessitate opening up

A

above and at the top floor ceiling to check for extension into the cockloft.
5.10.1

50
Q

Other vertical voids to examine would be pipe recesses and shafts of any type, such as elevator, dumbwaiter, vents etc. Any time fire enters a vertical void,
what needs to be checked ?

A

the top and bottom must be checked for extension

5.10.2

51
Q

NLT fire extension
5.10.6 If any hot spots are found that require examination, small holes can be made for a visual check. Should any FIRE be encountered, notify Incident Commander and immediately call for a line ?
true or false

A

FALSE
go to the top floor and check the termination point of this void for any extension to the cockloft area.
IF FIRE is found here, a line must be provided at that point and the roof opened above

52
Q

HRFPMD
If the OV firefighter is involved in an outside operation and the fire is above the seventh floor, who will operate the elevator?

A

the elevator cars will be operated by a member from second truck and/or other members designated by the IC.

53
Q

HRFPMD
A. Generally, the only apartment requiring access on the floor above is the apartment directly above the fire apartment. No other doors should be forced without sufficient reasons,

A

high carbon monoxide readings at the end of a hall, specific reports of persons needing assistance, concentrated smoke conditions due to stack effect on a particular floor.
6.5.2

54
Q

hrfpmd

• Control of the attack and evacuation stairway doors on the fire floor.

A

1ST LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE

55
Q

HRFPMD

1st due OV

A

Tools: Halligan, hook or axe
If no outside operations are indicated, then:
1. If the fire building has fire service elevators, proceed into lobby and take control of an elevator car using the fire service feature (1620 key). This position shall then be maintained until relief is provided by IC.
2. If the fire building does not have fire service elevators, then proceed to the fire floor, team up with your officer and assist in the search of the fire apartment.

56
Q

HRFPMD
1st due Roof FF
Tools ? goes where and how ?

A

Tools: Halligan, Hydra Ram, and KO Curtain

Proceed to the apartment directly above the fire via the attack stairway

The Roof FF shall notify the IC of the conditions in the public hall (smoke, civilians evacuating etc.) on the floor above the fire.

2nd roof Tools: Halligan, Maul, Life Saving Rope and Life Belt.

57
Q

HRFPMD

1st LCC

A

Select the tools
Conduct outside survey with OV
Deliver the LSR to the floor above if Roof Firefighter has called for it, unless you can reach the victim from the exterior by aerial, TL, or portable ladder. If you are delivering the LSR to the floor above, notify your officer if you are assisting or continuing to the roof.

58
Q

HRFPMD
if no outside operations or WCD LSR indicated then…
1st LCC goes where and how

A

to the ROOF
Members shall never take a Fire Service elevator which services all floors to go above the fire. When assigned to go above the fire via an elevator, choose an elevator which has a blind shaft on the fire floor.

If there is no blind shaft elevator to go above the fire, then take the elevator to 2 floors below the fire floor and proceed to the roof via the EVACUATION stairway.

59
Q

HRFPMD

1st due LCC does what

A

C. Check the condition of the hallway on the top floor, and all stairways leading to the roof for the presence of smoke and victims
Ensure that stairway bulkheads are not vented until the main body of fire is knocked down
Bulkheads of elevator machinery rooms shall not be used for ventilation purposes until the fire is under control

60
Q

HRFPMD

2nd Ladder

A
  • Ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched.
  • Control ventilation in areas other than the fire apartment as directed by the IC.
  • Search of the public hallway, and ensure all evacuation stair doors are closed on the fire floor.
  • Search of the attack stairwell for five floors above the fire floor.
  • Coordinate WCD deployment, if ordered deployed by the IC.
61
Q

HRFPMD

2nd Ladder Top 4

A

Ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched

Maintain the evacuation stairway door/s closed and initiate search of public hallway on the fire floor.

After searching the hallway on the fire floor, initiate search of the attack stairway for five floors above the fire

If a WCD deployment is initiated, the 2nd ladder company officer must coordinate this evolution

62
Q

HRFPMD
2nd ladder
While searching the public hallway, use sound judgment when deciding to force entry into adjacent apartments. What are two possible indicators for this need ?

A

Severe heat and smoke conditions or high carbon monoxide readings are two possible indications of the need to force adjacent apartments. If possible, this should be done after the main body of fire has been knocked down

63
Q

HRFPMD

2nd due OV

A

Tools: Halligan, hook or axe.
If outside operations are in progress, team up with your 2nd ladder chauffeur and assist with same.

If no outside operations equipped with fire service elevators, operate in conjunction with the OV from the 1st ladder company and secure another elevator

If NO fire service team up fire floor with officer

64
Q

HRFPMD

2nd due OV mentions service freight elevator

A

If the building has a “service” freight elevator that is remote from the fire area and can be safely used, notify the IC and operate the service elevator, if directed, with building personnel.

65
Q

HRFPMD
2nd ROOF
tools ? goes where ?

A

Tools: Halligan, Maul, Life Saving Rope and Life Belt.

Proceed to the apartment directly above the fire via the ATTACK stairway. If attack stairway is an IDLH area, team up with 1st roof firefighter before proceeding above

1st roof
Tools: Halligan, Hydra Ram, and KO Curtain

66
Q

HRFPMD

2nd LCC

A

If outside operations are in progress, team up with 2nd OV and assist with same.
B. If no outside operations are indicated, team up with 1st to arrive LCC goto Roof
C. If LSR or WCD evolutions are in progress, assist if needed.

67
Q

HRFPMD

Who confirms evacuation doors are closed ?

A

3rd due
CONFIRM and MAINTAINS the EVACUATION stairway door(s) have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in a closed position.
This may be accomplished by positioning members on the stairwell side of the evacuation stairway door(s) until the Fire Sector Supervisor and/or the IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell.

68
Q

HRFPMD
If roof operations are not being covered by the 1st and 2nd to arrive ladder company LCCs because of outside operations, WCD or LSR evolutions, then the Incident Commander may assign this responsibility to

A

the 3rd to arrive ladder company. This unit shall operate on the roof and upper floors

69
Q

HRFPMD

3rd due Ladder MAY do what

A

If a WCD or LSR is being deployed, they MAY BE assigned to the apartment below the fire apartment to secure the WCD lower ropes / receive victim

If roof operations are not being covered by the 1st and 2nd IC MAY assign this responsibility to the 3rd to arrive ladder company

70
Q

HRFPMD 3rd due Ladder

6.16.7 Generally, they should be used to

A

conduct searches of stairways and hallways when reports indicate severe smoke above the fire sector. They should be assigned specific stairs and floors and advised of the identity of the Search and Evacuation (SAE) Group Supervisor responsible for all searches on the upper floors.

71
Q

HRFPMD
4th Due Ladder
Generally do what ?

A

Depending on the progress of the fire operation, this unit will usually assist or initiate searches on upper floors and stairs as determined by the IC. Specific stair and floor assignments shall be given along with the identity of the SAE Group Supervisor responsible for searches on upper floors

72
Q

HRFPMD

FAST UNIT assigned where

A

This unit will report to the Incident Commander and stand by with the CFR Engine Company.
• Announce designation as FAST Unit,
• Ascertain identity of the CFR Engine Company, and determine the location of EMS personnel on the scene.
(no mention of cfr looking for ems)
Fast should carry a set of elevator keys

73
Q

HRFPMD

FAST UNIT and CFR assigned to who

A

The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is above the sixth floor. They can be staged on the floor below the fire floor, ready for rapid deployment. At lower floor fires (sixth floor or below), the position of the FAST Unit and the CFR Engine will be determined by the Incident Commander. The FAST Unit should carry a set of elevator keys.
CFR Forcible entry tools included in equipment

74
Q

LRFPMD

1st Roof FF goes where and how and what tools ?

A

Tools: Halligan hook, Halligan, LSR and Life Belt

  1. Stairway in an attached adjoining building. In an individual building with two separate sections protected by fire doors, the use of a protected adjoining section is the priority. In this situation, these doors must be checked on the fire floor and the floors above to ensure that they are in the closed position.
  2. An enclosed evacuation stairway.
  3. Aerial Ladder or Tower Ladder
75
Q

LRFPMD
There are a few isolated buildings that exist where there is only one open interior stairway to the roof, and the roof cannot be accessed via aerial or tower ladder. In this situation, a decision must be made by the company officer as to whether or not roof ventilation is required

A

If the stairway is not an IDLH and safety permits, the Roof Firefighter may be ordered to take the interior stair to the roof, provided that the fire apartment door is controlled and maintained closed by the ladder company officer. If the stairway is an IDLH, then the Roof Firefighter must be teamed up with another member before ascending to the roof. In either case, the fire apartment door must be maintained closed until the Roof Firefighter has communicated to their Officer that they are on the roof in a safe area, and that the bulkhead door is closed. If ordered by the IC, provide ventilation of the stairway bulkhead. The Roof Firefighter will remain on the roof until the fire is under control and the interior stairway is safe to descend.

76
Q

LRFPMD
Top Floor Fire
Who brings the KO Curtain

A

The 2nd ladder Roof FF will bring the KO curtain to the roof. in lieu of LSR
Usually the 2nd due inside team brings KO

77
Q

LRFPMD
The following shall be considered in priority order when the 1st arriving Ladder Company initiates a LSR rescue operation:

A
  1. Operate from the roof, if practical.
    LSR operation is not practical THEN
    If the 2nd Roof Firefighter has not already reached the roof, the 1st Roof Firefighter should immediately direct that member to the apartment directly above the fire apartment.
    In buildings with two enclosed stairs, the 2nd Roof Firefighter may descend the evacuation stairway to the apartment directly above the fire apartment
78
Q

LRFPMD
In buildings with an open interior stairway, the IC may direct members or another unit to bring an available LSR (Squad, Rescue, or engine company), to the apartment directly above the fire apartment.
T/F

A

True

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