LADDERS 3 Flashcards
When can the Roof Firefighter perform vertical ventilation without
direct communication ?
- Upon hearing radio transmissions that the
interior team has door control on the fire floor, or - A charged hoseline is advancing into the fire apartment
In Tenements What is the Preferred Order for ROOF ACCESS for the Roof Firefighter ?
- Adjoining Building
- Aerial
- Fire Escape (least desirable )
SEC 3.2.6
According to Ladders 3 in an attempt to reach potential victims who may be
trapped inside the bulkhead as soon as possible, the Roof
Firefighter will perform the following actions, which are not
considered vertical ventilation.
Will force open the bulkhead
door, if conditions are tenable, the member should reach in and
probe the immediate area of the bulkhead for potential victims and
then immediately close and control the door until the Officer
orders vertical ventilation.
SEC 3.2.6
What does Vertical Ventilation Tactics include?
opening the bulkhead door and
skylight, or scuttle and roof level skylight (including roof level skylight draft stop) over interior stairs:
If fire and smoke conditions are obviously
heavy, immediate venting of the _____ prior to the removal of
the _______ to relieve the interior would be justified.
Skylight, Scuttle cover
SEC 3.2.6
In Ladders 3 Where the fire is in the front of the building and there are three or
four apartments on a floor, the OV and Chauffeur will be teamed
up in the front of the building. In this situation, the Roof
Firefighter will ??
Then team up with the second Roof Firefighter to
VEIS the floors above the fire using the rear fire escape. Pay
particular attention to the top floor, especially the public hallways.
Sec
What consists of Preliminary Roof Ventilation?
Bulkhead, Scuttle, Skylight
FIRST LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE (TOWER LADDER) - OLD LAW
TENEMENT NO FRONT FIRE ESCAPE..Who will the Officer ask to perform Outside Ventilation if necessary?
officer may request the Roof Firefighter to perform outside
ventilation of the fire apartment from the fire escape after
completion of preliminary roof ventilation (bulkhead, scuttle,
skylight). The Roof Firefighter proceeds via the fire escape to the
fire floor to perform ventilation.
SEC 3.3.5
At A TOP floor Fire in an OLT What Tools does the 2nd due Can man take??
NOTE: For top floor fires, they should take two 6` hooks in lieu of the pressurized
water extinguisher
SEC 3.4.4
Ladders 3 At a TOP Floor Fire The 2nd due OV needs permission from WHO prior to venting??
B. OV Position - vent the fire apartment from the fire escape. Prior to
conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the second
OV shall request permission from the First Ladder Company Officer
If the first
OV has already vented the fire apartment, then the second OV will vent
the adjoining apartment as ordered.
SEC 3.5.2
DESCRIPTION OLD LAW TENEMENTS ??
Three to seven stories. 20' to 25' wide. 50' to 85' deep. Interior stairs to cellar 2 -4 Apts per floor Sec 1.2.1-4
A fire in an Tenement Who Ensures the street level door is chocked open ?
The 1st arriving Ladder Officer
Sec 3.2
The duties of the 1st due Ladder Officer are many such as Takes command of forcible entry, locating the fire, search and removal of
victims. Does the Officer leave a member of the inside team to control fire apt door ?
YES!
Maintain control of fire apartment door by leaving a member of the
forcible entry team as per Training Bulletin, Search
Notify the Incident
Commander and Engine Company Officer of the location of the fire
apartment and when you enter to search for the location of the fire.
Sec 3.2
Ventilation tactics must be controlled, communicated to and coordinated
by the Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area to be vented. Before
ordering any horizontal or initial vertical ventilation the officer must
evaluate the impact the ventilation tactic will have on interior conditions.
The Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area shall
Ensure door control at the fire area entrance
If the chauffeur is aware that the second ladder company is not in service or
will not arrive in a reasonable time, they shall
team up with another
available member to try to get above the fire via aerial or portable ladder
SEC 3.2.4
Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the
chauffeur shall request permission from the Ladder Company Officer in
order to coordinate ventilation tactics with interior operations.
Agree or Disagree
Agree
Sec 3.2.4
The chauffeur and OV’s duties are complementary when ?
the fire apartment
and fire escape are located in the front of the building.
Sec 3.2.4
A situation that can arise is the obvious need to use the aerial for the roof
firefighter but at the same time there is an apparent need to remove an
occupant. Consider the following factors in reaching a decision as to its
initial use:
Emotional state of the occupant
Fire/Smoke in the immediate vicinity of the occupant
Location and severity of the fire
The Time Element - When aerial ladder is needed both for removal
and roof access, roof access can be given priority if the person to
be removed is in no immediate danger. If any doubt exists remove
the occupant first.
Sec 3.2.4
1st due OV Top floor fire. Whats his position what tools does he take ?
Top Floor Fire - Proceed to roof with saw and Halligan tool. If possible,
descend fire escape and provide coordinated ventilation with interior
operations. VEIS will be completed if the OV teams up with the second OV
(or another available member). If unable to descend the fire escape notify
the Ladder Company Officer, attempt coordinated ventilation of the fire
apartment from roof level, and then assist the roof firefighter with roof vent.
Sec 3.2.4
The OV Ventilate the fire area from the exterior providing horizontal ventilation.
Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the
OV shall request permission from the Ladder Company Officer to
coordinate ventilation tactics with interior operations. This is generally
done from ???
The fire escape landing of the fire apartments. Access is via the
front or rear fire escape
At a fire in an OLT/NLT the Roof Firefighter shall immediately proceed to the bulkhead
and perform vertical ventilation after hearing what ?
NOTE: Unless addressing a known life hazard, upon hearing radio
transmissions that the interior team has door control on the fire
floor, or a charged hoseline is ADVANCING into the fire apartment,
Sec 3.2.6
Before the Roof does anything, what is the 1st assignment of the Roof man ?
- Conduct a size-up of the roof for available vertical ventilation points
including a visual survey of the exterior of the building. Look for any life
hazard and reassess the ventilation profile of the fire conditions.
Communicate findings to the Ladder Company Officer
Sec 3.2.6
After Exterior survey the Roof FF will then proceed to the bulkhead door. When in
position at the bulkhead door and prepared to vent, the Roof Firefighter
shall transmit this information to the Ladder Company Officer inside the
fire area to be vented ?
If the Officer does not want vertical ventilation then DO NOT HOWEVER,
in an attempt to reach potential victims Roof
Firefighter will perform the following actions, which are NOT
considered vertical ventilation. They will force open the bulkhead
door, if conditions are tenable, the member should reach in and
probe the immediate area of the bulkhead for potential victims and
then immediately close and control the door until the Officer
orders vertical ventilation. If door cant be controlled notify Officerin fire area Immediately
Sec 3.2.6
The Roof Firefighter may perform vertical ventilation without
direct communication upon hearing radio transmissions that the ??
interior team has door control on the FIRE FLOOR, or
a charged
hoseline is advancing into the fire apartment.
Sec 3.2.6
According to Ladders 3 The Roof FF will Team up with whom to ventilate Fire Floor and if not needed floors above ?
When necessary, team up with the OV to VEIS the fire floor and, if not
needed for search on that floor, proceed to VEIS the floors above the fire. Roof ff descends rear fire escape. OV is ascending.
- When necessary, team up with second Roof Firefighter to VEIS all floors
above the fire. Because The OV and LCC are teamed up in front
Sec 3.2.6
Skylights at roof level may have been removed and openings covered with
roofing materials. It may be necessary to cut a hole over the stairs to vent
stairway. Who is informed that a saw is needed, who will bring it ?
The Incident Commander should be informed that a saw is
needed to accomplish this.
2nd due Roof should be heads up and bring it
Sec 3.2.6
FIRST LADDER COMPANY TO ARRIVE (TOWER LADDER) - OLD LAW
TENEMENT NO FRONT FIRE ESCAPE
3.3.1 Tower Ladders and Aerial Ladders shall operate the same EXCEPT
LCC stays at Pedestal OV in Bucket Roof may be asked by Officer to perform outside Vent from Rear Fire escape. AFTER completion of preliminary roof vent Bulkhead, scuttle, skylight. VEIS teams up with 2nd roof or AM. Sec 3.3.1
Prior to proceeding above the fire, the second arriving officer must
ensure that the officers on the fire floor are made aware of this
team’s intention, so that members operating above can be warned
of any situation necessitating withdrawal
Agree or Disagree
Agree!!
Goes to Door directly over the APT. Consider forcing doors for area of refuge
Sec 3.4.2
- Before proceeding above, the officer must size up conditions on the fire
floor. The following should be considered:
Severity and location of fire.
Line placement and availability of water.
Control of fire apartment door.
Consideration of an area of refuge before going above
Sec 3.4.2
At a fire in an OLT The 2nd due officer shall also check what beside the door directly over the fire apt ?
Be certain to check adjoining
apartment on floor above the fire apartment. This may be even more
severely exposed than the apartment directly over the fire apartment due
to the construction of Old Law Tenements.
Sec 3.4.2
At a fire in an OLT who ensures that the rear and sides of the building are checked ?
2nd due officer
Sec 3.4.2
At a fire in an OLT who is responsible for the search of ALL floors above as well as Horizontal; Ventilation on ALL floors above
The 2nd due Officer
Sec 3.4.2
The 2nd due OV at a fire in an OLT will do what ?
Search for victims and fire extension on ALL floors above the fire if teamed
with another member.
Vent for Extinguishment - Prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation
tactics from the exterior, the second OV shall request permission from
their Ladder Company Officer in order to coordinate ventilation tactics
with interior operations.
Sec 3.4.6
Position of 2nd due OV at OLT fire is above the fire. How will he get there ??
POSITION: Above the fire unless needed for laddering, rescue, etc.
Access is
via fire escape, ladder, or adjoining building. Buildings equipped
with party wall balconies, access is via ladder or adjoining building.
Sec 3.4.6
Top Floor fire in an OLT 2nd due roof brings what ?
Halligan, Saw and Halligan Hook,
Sec 3.4.7
Second due roof at a fire in an OLT will contact who ? and do what ?
Contact the First Roof Firefighter to determine the following: Their method of access to the roof. Problems encountered if any. Need for assistance. Need to seek an alternative route. 1. Assist and confirm all duties of the First Roof Firefighter have been completed Sec 3.4.7
Top floor fire 2nd due inside team does what ?
OPERATIONS
Inside Team - Proceed to the top floor to assist first Ladder Company in entry
and search of all top floor apartments. This permits deployment of 6 firefighters
(2 officers and 4 firefighters) in a critical top floor area
Sec 3.5.2
Top Floor fire 2nd due outside team ?
A. Roof Position - proceed to roof with power saw.
B. OV Position - vent the fire apartment from the fire escape. Prior to
conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics from the exterior, the second
OV shall request permission from the First Ladder Company Officer in
order to coordinate ventilation tactics with interior operations. If the first
OV has already vented the fire apartment, then the second OV will vent
the adjoining apartment as ordered. This
position is reached via the fire escape from below.
Chauffeur Position - Front of fire building. If not needed here, proceeds to
the roof
Sec 3.5.2
When encountering membrane roofs,_______ must be notified
because the volatility of this roof material may require a line to protect members
operating on the roof.
Incident Commander
Sec 3.5.2
During the initial stages of a shaft fire, the window frames, curtains, drapes, etc., in both
buildings feed the fire in the shaft. However, in most cases the draft created in the shaft
will delay vertical extension in the apartments in the exposed building
Agree or Disagree
Disagree!!
LATERAL extension
Sec 4.2
When delayed
alarms allow fire of unusual severity to communicate to shafts, _____ extension may be
accelerated depending on the size of the shaft and its ability to remove the large amount
of heat being generated
Lateral
Sec 4.2
The draft created by a shaft
fire reduces the horizontal extension during the initial stages, frequently
permitting a close approach to the shaft on most floors. While awaiting hoselines,
members may ??
Tthe proper application of water with pots, pans, etc., either
extinguish fire around shaft windows or delay the lateral extension.
Sec 4.2.1
In an OLT As the
apartments on the shaft are in the same line, it may be easier to use the fire escape
of one apartment for access to the others than to force doors on several floors. Agree or Disagree
Agree!!
Sec 4.2.1
At a shaft fire in an OLT the engine company must do what after controlling fire in a room and before final extinguishment of apt must ?
Must direct the nozzle stream into the shaft and
control the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for final
extinguishment. To allow the engine to control the shaft fire before moving into
other rooms, it may be necessary to close a door leading to an involved room.
Sec 4.2.2
The second due LCC at a shaft fire in OLT positions apparatus where ?
B. Chauffeur Position - Position the apparatus to cover the exposed building.
If not needed in the fire building, then
they are available for work in the exposed building.
Sec 4.2.3
2nd due OV and ROOF FF in a shaft fire OLT
Operate as per section 3.4 or 3.5. If not needed in the fire
building, then they are available for work in the exposed building.
Sec 4.2.3
2nd due LCC fire in an OLT goes where ?
The front of the fire building. If not needed here, then go above
the fire if teamed with the second OV
All units must be immediately notified of a dumbwaiter fire.
It is important that the top floor, cockloft and cellar are checked as soon as
possible.
Therefore If heavy smoke is venting out of a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the roof firefighter
should ?
- Iinform his/her officer.
- Vent the
dumbwaiter bulkhead.
Similarly if after venting a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the roof firefighter does not see
any appreciable volume of smoke venting, the roof firefighter should notify
his/her officer. This may indicate there is an obstruction in the shaft below
Sec 4.3.4-7
If fire is reported in the dumbwaiter shaft, the roof firefighter should ??
If fire is reported in the dumbwaiter shaft, the roof firefighter should vent the
dumbwaiter bulkhead. NO Permission Needed
If dumbwaiter bulkhead has been previously removed and tarred over, the roof
firefighter should notify his OFFICER. This could result in rapid extension to the
cockloft.
Sec 4.3.5-7
Ladder company assignments are given to each member at roll calls. During roll call, the
Company Officer shall inform members of
- hazardous conditions,
2.safety issues,
3.street closings, - Department Orders and other pertinent information affecting the unit.
(A copy of these messages shall be posted after roll call for members to read)
Sec 1.1
Light Fire Situation as described in Ladders 3
- a fire which can be extinguished with the operation of one
handline and/or hand extinguishers or those that can be readily extinguished
without resorting to extinguishing agents.
Sec 3
Medium Fire Situation as described in ladders 3
a fire which may be extinguished with the OPERATION of
two handlines.
Sec 3
Who does the 1st Ladder Co office notify of the location of the fire
apartment and when you enter to search for the location of the fire ?
Notify the Incident
Commander AND Engine Company Officer
Sec 3.2
The Ladder Company Officer inside the Fire area will notify who as to the location of the fire, fire conditions or difficulty
finding the fire ?
to the Engine Officer OR IC
Sec 3.2
Position apparatus for complete coverage and immediate use. If unable to
attain this position who is notified ?
the Ladder Company Officer AND the Incident
Commander must be notified.
Sec 3.2.4
In brown stone and rowframe just the IC is notified
The member on the exterior waiting to perform HORIZONTAL ventilation for
extinguishment of the immediate fire area shall listen for the following
transmissions from the Engine Company Officer:
The notification from the Engine Company Officer to the Engine
Chauffeur to start water.
The notification from the Engine Officer to the Incident Commander that
they are applying water on the fire
Sec 5.7.2
**These transmissions are an indication to the exterior member to **prepare ** to conduct ventilation for extinguishment. Before venting the window(s) the member must communicate with and receive approval from the Ladder Company Officer.
Variations - There are situations in which the same concentration of ladder
company personnel in one building is not required. In these situations, the major
effort will be where the life and fire extension hazard is the greatest.
A. Fire originated in an apartment in a vacant building and exposing an
occupied building.
B. Shaft fire between two vacant buildings.
C. Fire originated in the bottom of the shaft.
Sec 4.2.4
When a CELLAR fire exposes a dumbwaiter, all floors
above must be checked for fire extension.
Agree or Disagree
Agree!!
Sec 4.1.2
