Line placement

Question 1

When can you stretch a line into the cellar using the interior stairs when there is an is an exterior entrance at an OLT cellar fire?

Answer 1

Minor fire

MD 4.2.1

Question 2

When do you not operate with an exterior attack at a LWPD under construction?

Answer 2

Minor fire or the fire has been confined

PD ch.6 4.1.7

Question 3

How do you direct the line at a manhole emergency?

Answer 3

use a fog nozzle and let water flow into the manhole

AUC180 2.4

Question 4

When is the second due engine allowed to stretch the second line and not help the 1st line?

Answer 4

• one or two story structure + the hose required is 4 lengths or less + 2nd due officer contacts first due and they don’t need help.
• confirmed life hazard
• I.C. orders

Question 5

How do you direct a line at LP fires?

Answer 5

keep nozzle low and aim it upward

Hazmat1 1.3.1

Question 6

From where do you approach a tank from?

Answer 6

from the sides

Hazmat1 1.4.3

Question 7

Water spray is effective in dispersing LP gas vapor. how should it be directed in relation to the vapor path?

Answer 7

across the normal vapor path

Hazmat1 1.5.2

Question 8

At a methanol fueled fire, how should the line be directed?

Answer 8

Apply downwind of the spill to be most effective

Hazmat1 4.4.1