Multiple Dwellings Flashcards
Multiple dwellings:
NLT floor areas had to be less than how many square feet
1916-1929?
After 1929?
2500
3000
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
Can you stretch lines up an aerial?
No
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
When should a roof line be used?
In a trench
Protect exposures
Extinguish what can’t be reached from below
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
Line placement?
1st and 2nd lines via the interior stairs
The 3rd line should be via the fire escape or a rope stretch to a window
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
What else should the officer carry besides normal compliment?
K tool
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
When do you not have to open the windows?
Little heat and a tolerable smoke condition
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
Where should you not throw material?
Roofs of setbacks or narrow shafts
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
Extra engine/truck?
2nd alarm?
3rd?
Extra engine/truck: Fire on two floors
2nd: progress not made on one floor in a short period; Fire extending into an exposure
3rd: fire extending into 2 exposures
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
Who tells the IC how the floors and apartments are designated?
First officer inside building
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
When can outside screen be used on an occupied building?
To protect people on a fire escape or for a heavy fire in a store
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
Who can order the use of outside streams?
The ic, which can be a first arriving company officer
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
How much hose should be brought to the fire floor for a well hole stretch?
At least the first length
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
When people are Trapped on the front fire escape, where should the lines go?
Stretch two lines, one stays in the street to protect the people and the other goes into the building to extinguish
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
Who can order a line being shot across a shift into the fire building?
The IC
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
Cellar fire: where do the first two lines go?
First line goes to the interior cellar entrance, the second line should advance down the stairs of an exterior entrance if there is one.
It can only go down the interior of the fires minor
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
What is the hose placement, size for a fire in a store?
Four large volume fire stretch a 2 1/2, Second wanna stretch to the entrance hallway if not needed there can go above
a charged line must be ready before the store is vented
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
What is the preferred ladder for a stairway fire?
Extension
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
OLT
What are the sprinkler requirements for SRO’s?
Sprinklers are required in each room, and the stairway. The system cannot be supplied by the fire department
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
Cockloft access?
No means of entry. Has the fire potential of a lumber yard.
“Several feet” below the roof beams
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
H-Type
What stairs allow access across the building?
Transverse via the public hall on all floors
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
H-Type
What stairs have no hallway?
Isolated stairs
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
If pipe recesses are hot at roof level, then what must be checked?
The top floor
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
Where will goosenecks not be found?
On the front or in the front courtyards
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
If stairs wrap around an elevator shaft, then how should you stretch?
Use a rope to the floor below
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
H-Type
Where do you position an aerial in relation to the front entrance courtyard?
This area should be reserved for a TL
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
H-Type
What is the primary means of getting to the roof?
If conditions indicate who farms, then how do you get to the roof?
Wing isolated stairs in the same building, or stairway in an adjoining building
Aerial for rapid ascent.
(Top floor, shaft, two floors, or heavy fire)
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
H-Type
When should an extra engine and truck be called?
Second alarm?
Medium fire condition, 12 lines will be required.
Two floors involved, or extensive cockloft fire
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
Do you need a line to pull ceilings at a cockloft the fire?
Yes
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
At a cock loft fire what apartments should you force?
All top floor ones
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
When should you open a trench?
Only after that there is an adequate vent above the fire.
AND
When the fire reaches the inspection holes
(2 or more must be cut on the fire side)
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
How wide should a trench be?
At least 3 feet
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
How far should the trench be from the initial vent hole?
20’
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
Can you operate a line into a trench?
Yes, to prevent fire from spreading
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
How deep are cocklofts?
As much as 4’ deep.
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
What is the most probable point of fire spread?
Vertical steel Channel rails.
Also closets
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
If second due truck is delayed, wha should the first truck do?
Send members to the floor above, if any fire is found immediately go to the top floor and check cockloft.
If fire is in the cockloft, line must be provided the top floor and the roof opened
Multiple dwellings:
NFP
NLT
What does a fire escape in the throat indicate?
Two separate apts in the throat
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Prior to designating the attack stair, how should everyone get to the fire floor?
Everyone should access it from the same stare
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Who approves vertical ventilation?
Who approves horizontal ventilation?
IC
LCO
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
When should ventilation of the fire apartment take place?
After the main body of fire has been controlled
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
What is the SOP when in elevator not equipped with fire service is used?
Returned to the lobby unstaffed
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Who recalls the elevators whether or not they will be used?
Who ensures they have been recalled and searched?
First truck
Second truck
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
When should the doors to elevator machinery rooms be used for ventilation purposes?
Should not be used for vent until the fire is under control
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
How many pounds should you consider each member?
275 (“572” backwards)
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Who enters the elevator when only one elevator that does not have fire service is available?
If the elevator does have fire service?
LCO, FE team, a CO with nozzle and control
Ov will take place of one of the engine FFs
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Who operates the elevator when the OVM is involved in an outside operation?
Member from second truck or member designated by ic
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Who designates a freight elevator safe to use?
The company officer
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Are elevators that open directly into apartments or foyers safe?
Should not be used by members
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Where should the elevators be maintained?
One in the lobby, and one 2 floors below the fire
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
When can you force adjoining apartments?
After the fire has been controlled, for high CO or severe smoke conditions
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
What door should you select for an area of refuge in the hallway?
One entirely on the same side of the building
Multiple dwellings:
FPMD:
Where is the fast unit and the CFR engine assigned?
Above the six floor = the floor below the fire
Sixth floor or below = determined by the I C
Fast truck should carry elevator keys