Hoseline placement

Question 1

What size hoseline is recommended for private dwellings

Answer 1

1 3/4 due to need for speed and mobility

Question 2

At PDs where shall the hoseline be readied

Answer 2

flaked out, charged and bled BEFORE entering building

Question 3

what is the primary consideration in the placement of the 1st hoseline for access to the first floor or floor above in a PD

Answer 3

the main entrance door to the building

Question 4

what is the primary consideration in the placement of the first hoseline for access to a fire in a private dwelling Cellar

Answer 4

via the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire area

Question 5

what things warrant an exterior hoseline being operated into a cellar window of a PD

Answer 5

1-unable to quickly access or locate a secondary cellar entrance AND unable to advance down the interior stair

2- serious or advanced fire

3- unable to locate any entrance

4- cellar fire involving LIGHTWEIGHT construction ***

Question 6

who can call for an exterior line into a cellar window at a PD fire

Answer 6

the IC (chief or company officer)

Question 7

what is the primary consideration for members operating on the first floor above a cellar fire in a PD

Answer 7

Close the interior cellar door at the top of the stairs

Question 8

the first hoseline in a PD cellar fire shall be coordinated by who

Answer 8

the first engine and ladder officers

Question 9

in a cellar fire in detached or semi attached PDS what is usually the quickest access

Answer 9

the secondary entrance found on the side of the rear

Question 10

what is the least desirable entrance for cellar fires that should only be utilized if it’s the only option?

Answer 10

BILCO style doors

Question 11

in attached PDs which is generally the fastes option for stretching the first line into a cellar

Answer 11

the interior stairs

Question 12

what situations would preclude the descent of the first hoseline down the interior cellar stairs

Answer 12

HIGH heat
Stability of the stairs
size up of a serious fire condition

Question 13

who may call for the initial hoseline at a PD to be repositioned

Answer 13

The acting chief or the chief officer ONLY***serving as the IC may consider repositioning.

Question 14

when repositioning a hoseline in a PDwhat shall be done in regards to the ladder company members

Answer 14

members must be withdrawn before the first hoseline is moved

Question 15

when repositioning a hoseline in a PD who will operate with the engine company to facilitate the advancement of the hoseline to another entrance

Answer 15

the forcible entry team

Question 16

whenever the hoselines are stretched and operating at a PD what shall be done

Answer 16

a 3rd pine shall be positioned and charged at the front of the building

Question 17

who attempts examination of the cellar at a first floor PD fire

Answer 17

the first due ladder attempts
the second due ensures

Question 18

when a PD is fully involved what shall be considered

Answer 18

2 1-2 hoseline

Question 19

when should a 2 1/2 be considered at a PD fire

Answer 19

wind impacted fire
heavily involved first floor fire in a larger queen anne