LRFPMD'S

Question 1

How tall are LRFPMD’s?

Answer 1

Generally 3-7 stories

Question 2

T or F

They are usually equipped with a standpipe but may not be, and rarely require a hand stretch from the pumper.

Answer 2

False

Usually not equipped with a standpipe system, thus requiring a hand stretched hoseline.

Question 3

True or False
Because of the lower building height and heavy smoke conditions that usually occur in the attack stairway after the attack has begun, emphasis will generally be placed on venting the attack stair bulkhead after the approval of the IC.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When ordered, the venting of the attack stairs in LRFPMD will be accomplished by the _____and_____

Answer 4

1st and 2nd Roof FFs

Question 5

True or False
Because of the lower building height and heavy smoke conditions that usually occur in the attack stairway after the attack has begun, emphasis will generally be placed on venting the attack stairway.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Unlike in HRFPMD’s, permission to vent the attack stairs may be given by the 1st due Ladder Company Officer operating in the fire apartment, in order to alleviate severe smoke conditions that are usually encountered.

Answer 6

FALSE

• PERMISSION MUST STILL BE GRANTED BY THE IC.*
• BULKHEAD MAY NOT BE VENTED UNTIL IC PERMITS

one major difference in tactics is the Roof FF’s proceeding to the roof INSTEAD of the apartment above the fire.

Question 7

What is the priority order for roof access in a LRFPMD?

Answer 7

1) stair in an attached building
2) in an individual building with 2 separate sections protected by fire doors, use protected stairs, checking fire doors on fire floor and floor above to ensure they are closed
3) an enclosed evacuation stair
4) Aerial or Tower Ladder

Question 8

At an advanced fire in a LRFPMD, the 1st Due Engine stretched an 1 3/4” hoseline to the 3rd floor to extinguish the fire. Every apartment door was within 50’ of every stairway on the fire floor and the CIDS said 1 3/4” hose was approved. Is this enough of a reason to stretch an 1 3/4”?

Answer 8

NO
Criteria for stretching 1 3/4” hose in a LRFPMD:
1) hallways are small enough that every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairway on the floor.
2) approved by Division Commander, entered into CIDS.
3) COMPATIBLE WITH FIRE CONDITIONS

***advanced fire on arrival negates the use of an
1 3/4” hoseline. MUST BE 2 1/2”

Question 9

Tool assignment for the 1st Due Truck Officer consists of all but which?

Extinguisher, hook, axe or maul, Halligan, Hydra-Ram, SCBA’s carbon monoxide meter, TIC, search rope

Answer 9

search rope not included in tool assignment

note: it is included in 1st, 2nd due trucks tool assignment in HRFPMD’s.

Question 10

1st Due Truck proceeds to the fire floor, the Officer will notify the IC about what?
What if there are two stairways?

Answer 10

• Notifies IC whether stairs are open or enclosed
• if there are 2 stairs, will notify the IC and Engine Officer of the attack stairway.

1st Due Truck determines attack stairs on his own.

Question 11

Once the attack stair has been selected, all operations are to proceed from this stairway with the exception of_________?

Answer 11

Roof Firefighters using the evacuation stairs to reach the roof.

Question 12

T or F

1st Due LCC selects the tools he deems necessary.

Answer 12

FALSE
**1st Due LCC brings a Halligan and an axe.

only time LCC tools are specific??

Question 13

T or F

Because of the smaller size of LRFPMDS the 1st Due Ov/Chauffeur team stay together.

Answer 13

FALSE

*It is quicker to split and have each member survey the building from the opposite directions.

Question 14

T or F
If the fire floor can be laddered, then the OV/Chauffeur team will continue to perform VEIS from the exterior. Often the 4th floor can be reached with a 35’ portable ladder.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

If no outside operations are possible, where are the OV/Chauffeur team going?

Answer 15

Proceed to the fire floor to team up with their Officer and assist in the search of the fire floor hallway and the fire apartment.

Question 16

What if the 2nd Ladder Company is delayed AND not on the scene?

Answer 16

1st Due officer may send the OV/LCC team up to the apartment directly above the fire to provide horizontal ventilation from above if needed in fire apt, assistance in determining the fire apartment layout.

Question 17

At isolated buildings with only one interior stairs and no adjoining building, how will the Roofman reach his position.

Answer 17

LCC will have to provide access via Aerial or Tower Ladder.

**OV may inititate the appropriate OV/LCC team tactics on his own until joined by LCC.

Question 18

At isolated buildings with only one interior stairs and no adjoining building how with the Roofman reach his position.

Answer 18

LCC will have to provide access via Aerial or Tower Ladder.

**OV may initiate the appropriate OV/LCC team tactics on his own until joined by LCC.

Question 19

What if the LCC cannot Ladder the building due to obstructions (fences, stanchions, etc) and the Roof FF must take the only stair in an isolated building?

Answer 19

This is a rare situation.
*Officer must decide whether or not roof ventilation is required.
*If stairway “is not an IDLH and safety permits”
he can order the Roof ff up the interior stairs.
*Fire apt door must be controlled and maintained closed by the Ladder Co Officer
*If stairs are an IDLH, roof must be teamed up
*Door to fire apartment MUST remain closed until Roof ff has communicated to their officer that they are on the roof in a safe area, and that the bulkhead door is closed.

Question 20

When will the Roof FF remain on the roof until?

Answer 20

The fire is under control, interior stairway is safe to descend.

Question 21

Who brings the KO curtain in a LRFPMD?

Answer 21

2ND DUE TRUCK, INSIDE TEAM

*along with same tools as 1st Due Truck

Question 22

What areas of the fire building are the 2nd Due Truck responsible for?

Answer 22

ALL FLOORS ABOVE AND STAIRS ABOVE THE FIRE

Question 23

Who brings the KO Curtain for a top floor fire?

Answer 23

2ND DUE ROOF

Question 24

1st Due Roof FF Tool assignment:

Answer 24

Halligan Hook, Halligan, LSR and Life Belt

Question 25

2nd Due Roof FF Tool assignment:

Answer 25

Halligan hook, Halligan LSR and Life Belt

top floor fires: KO CURTAIN instead of LSR

Question 26

CIDS information might include all of the following in a LRFPMD EXCEPT

1) hydrant locations
2) search rope required (when necessary)
3) 2 1/2” hose stretches are necessary
4) apparatus access

Answer 26

2 1/2” hose stretches necessary.

**will indicate when 1 3/4” hose is approved for use in selected buildings.

Question 27

If practical, where should a LSR rescue be performed from?

Answer 27

The Roof. Allows for LSR rescue operation to be initiated in conjunction with early ventilation of the roof bulkhead, if ordered by the IC

Question 28

What shall be done if the 1st Due Roof determines a LSR operation is not practical from the roof level? The 2nd Roof FF has not yet reached the roof.

Answer 28

1st Due can direct 2nd Due to the floor above the fire apartment.
**In buildings with (2) enclosed stairs, the 2nd Roof FF may descend the evacuation stairway to the apartment directly above the fire apartment.

Question 29

Can the 2nd Due Roof descend the stairs in buildings with an open interior stairway?

Answer 29

No
*The IC may direct members or another unit to bring an available LSR to the apartment above.
(can be Squad, Rescue, or an Engine Company)

does not list ladder companies

Question 30

After checking the perimeter for fire, trapped victims, evidence of anyone who may have jumped, what are the other 1st Due Roof duties?

Answer 30

• Provide exterior ventilation when ordered
• Notify the IC of the possible need for a LSR rescue when necessary
• *Check the bulkhead stair for occupants and close the bulkhead door when done.
• Provide ventilation of the attack stairway bulkhead when ORDERED BY THE IC.**