Ladders 3 Flashcards
T/F all horizontal ventilation tactics whether ventilation for extinguishment or ventilation for search, require communication with, and coordination by, the ladder company officer operating inside the fire area to be vented?
True
What are the stages of modern content fire behavior?
Incipient
Ventilation limited
Early decay
A more rapid and intense 2nd growth if additional oxygen is admitted
Ventilation induced flashover transitioning to fully developed
What is a known life hazard?
A victim can be seen by the rescuer
A victim can be heard by the rescuer
A member has information from a credible source or person at the scene indicating the location of the life hazard
In all incidents of such individual action, the IC (can be an officer) shall forward a report detailing the full particulars to the chief of operations.
What is the 1st roof FFs tactic when he arrives on the roof?
His first tactic is to conduct a roof size up
While the roof fire fighter is performing roof size up and upon hearing what radio transmission can he perform vertical ventilation?
Door control on the fire FLOOR or
A CHARGED hose line is advancing into the fire APARTMENT (not building)
He shall perform vertical ventilation unless addressing a known life hazard then reach in and probe the immediate area of the bullhead if TENABLE
What does the roof FF do if the officer does not want roof FF to perform vertical vent?
Roof FF forces bulkhead door, reaches in and probes immediate area, then immediately closes and controls door
TL first to arrive- NO FRONT FIRE ESCAPE
LCC- where is he
OV- where is he
Officer may request what FF to perform outside vent?
LCC- Pedestal
OV- basket FF
Officer may request roof ff to perform outside vent from fire escape AFTER preliminary roof vent. Only roof ff can perform venting not a member from the inside.
When venting for extinguishment the OV must hear what radio transmissions?
Start water, followed by engine is applying water to the fire and then still request and receive approval from the ladder officer and this only means the vent can take place in the immediate fire area
When venting for search does the ladder officer have to be notified for all search team entry?
Yes, this means both standard and known life hazard entry, the officer may disapprove a search entry to limit negative impact of ventilation
When venting for search what is the priority order?
Clear out the window
Reassess the conditions
Reach in and probe the immediate area
Then, the priority action is to isolate the area by closing a door.
If a victim is found transmit a 1045, including your location and planned exit route
When must the AERIAL ladder LCC remain on the turntable?
When members enter building by AERIAL LADDER
And
Are in a precarious position (floor over heavy fire, roof of building with heavy fire)
T/F 1st LCC may team up and go above VIA:
Aerial ladder
Portable ladder
Fire escape
Not fire escape, never operate in a manner that will in any way impede their return to the pedestal
This question is on every test TOP FLOOR FIRE 1st OV- 1st ROOF 2nd OV 2nd roof 2nd can 2nd LCC
1st OV- to the roof with saw and halligan,
Tries to descend to fire escape, if unable to descend, COORDINATE vent of fire apartment, THEN ASSIST rood ff
1st roof- to the roof with halligan, 6’ halligan hook and LSR, responsible to cut roof
2nd OV- to the fire escape- reaching this position from below below, if fire apartment already vented, vent ADJOINING apt as ordered
2nd roof- to the roof with saw and 6’ halligan hook
2nd can- two 6’ hooks in lieu of can
2nd LCC- front of building- if not needed their then he goes to the roof
If their is a fire in the dumb waiter what parts of the building should be checked?
Top floor
Cockloft
And cellar ASAP
If fire is reported in the dumwaiter shaft what should the roof FF do?
Vent dumb waiter bulkhead
If their is no appreciable smoke from dumb waiter this may be an indicator of what?
An obstruction in the shaft below, don’t place any part of your body in shaft. Dumb waiter bulkhead previously removed and tared over May cause possible rapid extension into Cockcroft
If their is a fire in the air light or dumb waiter shaft, where should the first hose line be stretched?
To the NEAREST point where water can be applied, sufficient line for upper floors.
If their is a fire in a room in the vicinity of the shaft, what is the priority for extinguishment?
1) control room fire
2) then operate up shaft to extinguish fire and cool shaft
3) then remaining fire in room
Where can air and light shafts be found?
Between buildings
Between apts
Within apts
In most cases the draft in shaft will delay what kind of extension into apts
Lateral extension
Who can operate in exposed buildings at an air and light shaft fire?
2nd LCC, OV, ROOF can operate in exposed building if not needed in fire building
During roll call the company officer shall inform members of the following?
Hazardous conditions
Safety issues
Street closings
Department orders and other pertinent info affecting the unit
T/F in OLT their is always stairs to the cellar?
False, may have been removed if building has been renovated
What kind of fire stopping is in OLT?
Limited fire stopping
Note: the presence of EEW will further increase heat, gases and smoke conditions possibly leading to a flashover or backdraft.
Note
T/F the first ladder company to arrive at an OLT fire is responsible for roof ventilation and a physical check from ground level of the rear and sides of the building?
False. Roof ventilation and a visual check of rear and sides from this level
All ladder companies shall have raiding list posted conspicuously on the apparatus floor, who posts it?
Officer
The operational plan found in ladders 3 is designed for OLT and should not be used for New law tenements?
False is equally effective and should be used for NLT
Define a light fire situation?
A fire which can be extinguished with the operation of one hand line and or hand extinguishers or those that can be readily extinguished without resorting to extinguishing agents
T/F a medium fire situation is a fire which may be extinguished with the stretching of two hand lines?
False operation of two hand lines
Who ensures that entry doors at street level are chocked open?
First ladder officer
Who does the 1st ladder officer notify of the location of the fire apartment and when you enter to search for the location of the fire?
The IC and engine officer
The 1st ladder officer must ensure door control at the fire area entrance. He must communicate the location of the fire, fire condition or difficulty finding the fire to who?
Engine officer or IC
Does the 1st ladder officer determine the location of the hose line and any delays with the stretch?
Yes
When an emergency roll call is being conducted, company officers will account for FFs of their company that are?
Within voice or hearing without using HT
T/F the chauffeur of a TL should not operate in a manner that will in any way impede their return to the pedestal and cause a delay in positioning or repositioning the aerial for rescue or removal?
False. Aerial ladder
If the location of the fire apartment is not obvious from the exterior, the OV should communicate with who?
Their officer
What is the order for accessing the roof?
BAR
Adjoining building
Aerial ladder
Rear fire escape
If the bulk head door cannot be closed and controlled for any reason who should the roof FF notify?
Immediately notify the ladder officer inside the fire area to be searched
What should the roof FF do as soon as they reach the roof?
Confirm their way off the roof
What is considered vertical ventilation?
Opening bulkhead door, skylight, or scuttle and roof level skylights
T/F the roof FF is responsible for utilization of the saw to vent the clock loft and the top floor, this may require the roof FF to perform his initial duties after using the saw?
False, use the saw after completing initial duties
Where should the 1st roof FF report after assignment is completed or when relieved by the 2nd due roof?
Report back to their company officer on the fire floor
Bulk head doors are almost always self closing to keep door open what should the roof FF do?
Either remove the upper hinge or block door open
T/F If a building has a scuttle cover, remove the scuttle cover. This will be difficult because the scuttle cover will be nailed down, have several coatings of tar at the seams and or secured by hooks, chains, etc, on the inside of the cover.
False. This may be difficult because the scuttle cover may be nailed down.
T/F Heavy smoke and high heat issuing from the bulkhead doorway or scuttle would obviously require further ventilation such as removal of the skylight. Opening a bulkhead door or scuttle cover will always give a true indicator of the interior fire conditions
False will not always give a true indicator of interior conditions, the door to the fire apt may not be opened.
T/F if fire conditions are obviously heavy, immediate venting of the skylight prior to the removal of the scuttle cover to relieve the interior would be justified
True
Prior to proceeding above the fire,the second arriving officer must ensure he notifies who before proceeding above?
The officers on the fire floor
When operating on the floors above the fire members should force how many doors to provide an area of refuge?
Force one or more doors on each floor
Before proceeding above the officer must size up conditions on the fire floor. The following should be considered:
A) severity and location of the fire
B) line placement and availability of water
C) control of fire apt door
D) consider an area of refuge after going above
D) consider an area of refuge before going above
If difficulty is encountered opening the bulkhead door, vent the bulkhead skylight first. Units operating below shall be warned how?
By HT prior to breaking glass. Then pause after breaking first pane to warn members
When protective wire screens cover skylights,insert the tool where to remove glass?
Beneath screen to remove glass