KO Curtain Flashcards
What does ladder officer have to do after his KO curtain was used at a fire?
Send a report to Chief of Ops and a copy to the chief of Training
What is done to the KO curtain after use at an operation?
IC secures it for safety battalion
Where do you get a replacement KO curtain ?
There administrative Division
If the KO curtain was damaged at anything other than a fire what does the officer have to do?
Send a letterhead report to the chief of ops
Can you use KO curtain for drill purposes?
Never use
How would you deploy the KO curtain from a window?
Let the curtain drop
Deploying the KO curtain do you have to have a spotter ?
May need one not mandatory
What must the member be wearing when deploying the KO curtain ?
His facepiece
Can the KO curtain be deployed in the horizontal position?
No only in the vertical position
When deploying the KO curtain do we remove the window from above?
Only if absolutely necessary try to leave window intact to close after dropping curtain
Who is responsible for coordinating the deployment of the KO curtain ?
The second ladder company
Who brings the KO curtain in a high rise MD?
The 1st and 3rd roof man
Who brings the KO curtain to a low rise MD?
The second ladder co inside team
If top floor the second roof man
After the KO curtain has been deployed who has to order it to be removed for ventilation of the apt. ?
The IC must approve
Before the KO curtain is removed the ladder officer should consult with the engine officer. T or F
True
