KO Curtain and EVOLUTION 34

Question 1

Curtain and ropes tested to ?

T-2

Answer 1

2000 degrees
-survived 50 mph winds and 60 minutes of fire exposure
Dimensions- 8’x 6’
15 foot longs ropes

Question 2

Testing Showed?

T-2

Answer 2

IMMEDIATE 50% DECREASE in temperatures and significant flame reduction
INCREASE in smoke condition
2 1/2” handline will NOT provide sufficient cooling
(same as Blanket)

Question 3

Inspect KO CURTAIN?

T-2

Answer 3

WEEKLY MUD/after each use
-inspection will include REMOVING curtain from carrying sleeve and unfurling it

any doubt, placed the curtain OOS

Question 4

Repacking procedure…

T-2

Answer 4

• place on flat surface-REFLECTIVE stripes UP
• Ropes loosely coiled and clipped together
• rolled from BOTTOM to top, bottom ropes within roll
• ropes are placed 5-10 INCHES from top edge of curtain and roll is completed
• place into carrying case

Question 5

Under no circumstances should the KO Curtain be DEPLOYED for ?
T-2

Answer 5

Drill purposes
Division has training Curtain for Drill (same as blanket)

-remember- this does not preclude removing curtain from case for inspection

Question 6

Replacement Curtain- Completion of Ops where curtain has been deployed…
T-2

Answer 6

IC will secure for Safety Battalion

LADDER company OFFICER OF confiscated curtain (not officer that deploy it) will prepare report to Chief Of Operations, detailing use, damage, any other info for future use….COPY TO CHIEF OF FIRE ACADEMY (same as Blanket)

Question 7

For replacement of KO CURTAIN?

T-2

Answer 7

contact Division(don’t confuse with Blanket)

Question 8

If KO Curtain damaged in OTHER than Fire Ops…

T-2

Answer 8

Report to Chief Of Ops….replacement from DIVISION (no mention Of copy for chief of fire academy)

Question 9

Under no circumstances should the KO Curtain be DEPLOYED for ?
T-2

Answer 9

Drill purposes
Division has training Curtain for Drill (same as blanket)

-remember- this does not preclude removing curtain from case for inspection

KO training curtain-delivered by division messenger

• officer will verify condition prior to signing RT-2
• Inspect after drill….any doubt , call tech services ….if placed OOS, prepare an RT-2 AND Arrange for Division to deliver to TECH services

Question 10

KO CURTAIN shall be deployed for following conditions?

EV-34

Answer 10

a. a window in FIRE APT. has failed and size up indicates wind is blowing the fire into the apartment continuously or intermittently

B. size up indicates that deployment of the KO curtain prior to window failure will prevent a wind driven fire from developing

Question 11

KO Curtain will ONLY be deployed on orders of the ?

EV-34

Answer 11

INCIDENT COMMANDER….

2ND ARRIVING LADDER company officer will coordinate the deployment once ordered

Question 12

Prepare KO Curtain for deployment…?

EV-34

Answer 12

remove any window gates, child guards, blinds, curtains or other obstructions

DO NOT remove or break the deployment window unless ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY..intact window provides protection from auto exposure

Question 13

Prepare KO Curtain for deployment…?

EV-34

Answer 13

remove any window gates, child guards, blinds, curtains or other obstructions

DO NOT remove or break the deployment window unless ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY..intact window provides protection from auto exposure

Question 14

Deployment FF tools?

EV-34

Answer 14

Curtain, HYDRAM RAM , HALLIGAN
-deploy from apt. above or TWO FLOORS above or from ROOF if fire is on top floor

-PRESSURIZE WATER EXTINGUISHER may be required at the place of deployment /handline may be required for SEVERe auto exposure

Question 15

Receiving FF tools?

EV34

Answer 15

hydra ram, halligan, HALLIGAN HOOK

-secure lower ropes and coordinate positioning over TARGET WINDOW

Question 16

Who may have to deploy spotter…?

EV-34

Answer 16

IC

-spotter must obtain binoculars from BC vehicle

Question 17

DEPLOYMENT FF MUST have FACEPIECE AND FULL PPE DONNED when deploying…..
EV-34

Answer 17

deployment window MUST be directly over target window

-duplex apt. may required deployment from 2 floors above

Question 18

KO curtain shall NEVER BE DEPLOYED in the HORIZONTAL POSITION…vertical only

EV-34

Answer 18

When receiving an deploying FF’S are in position and ready, NOTIFY 2ND DUE LADDER OFFICER that KO curtain is in position and ready
Allow KO CURTAIN to DROP, (do not throw).
-press hand holding roper under the sill and lock ropes with hand against wall
-deploying and receiving FF’s will maintain control of their respective ropes…DO NOT TIE OFF

DEPLOYMENT WINDOW SHALL BE CLOSED to prevent auto exposure

IC and LCO on fire floor will be notified when the KO curtain is in position fully covering the target window

Question 19

Both Deploying and Receiving FF will remain in position until otherwise ordered by …?
EV-34

Answer 19

INCIDENT COMMANDER

Question 20

Once the fire has been EXTINGUISHEd, it may be necessary to remove the KO curtain to assist in ventilation of fire apartment, removal must be APPROVED BY?
EV-34

Answer 20

INCIDENT COMMANDER
-request will be made by LCO INSIDE FIRE APARTMENT, after first consulting with ENGINE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF HOSELINE INSIDE FIRE APT.

• LCO shall use TIC to confirm all fire has been extinguished
• Engine officer shall insure that the nozzle team is aware of KO curtain removal

Question 21

Once the fire has been EXTINGUISHEd, it may be necessary to remove the KO curtain to assist in ventilation of fire apartment, removal must be APPROVED BY?

Answer 21

INCIDENT COMMANDER
-request will be made by LCO INSIDE FIRE APARTMENT, after first consulting with ENGINE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF HOSELINE INSIDE FIRE APT.

• LCO shall use TIC to confirm all fire has been extinguished
• Engine officer shall insure that the nozzle team is aware of KO curtain removal

Question 22

When receiving deploying FF are in position and ready to deploy, notify?

Answer 22

2nd due ladder company (responsible for coordination of deployment)