Private Dwellings Ch 3

Question 1

Of all the engine companies (ex. 4) responding to a 1st alarm fire in a private dwelling, how many are expected to take a position at a serviceable hydrant? (1.2)

a. 1st due
b. 2nd due
c. 3rd due
d. 4th due
e. All

Answer 1

E. All engine companies are expected to take positions at serviceable hydrants.

Question 2

Engine companies operating above a cellar fire should stretch enough hoseline to ___________. (2.3)

Answer 2

To reach the upper floors.

Question 3

If an engine company is unable to access the basement from the interior and the I.C. has a second engine operate a line into a cellar window for a quick knockdown of the fire, what safety options regarding the units operating above the cellar, should the I.C. consider? (2.6)

Answer 3

Operate under the protection of a charged handline.
Secure an area of refuge, ensuring a ready means of egress.
Exit the building.

Question 4

When the 1st engine maintains its position on the 1st floor, and the 2nd engine enters the basement from an exterior entrance, how long shall the 1st engine remain on the 1st floor? (2.7.3)

Answer 4

Until the fire in the cellar is “controlled”.

Question 5

When a Chief Officer decides to reposition the initial hoseline from the 1st floor, to an outside entrance, what 2 things should the I.C. base his decision on? (2.7.4)

Answer 5

Transmit an URGENT alerting members on scene. Ensure you get an acknowledgement.

If possible, primary searches should be complete on all floors above the fire.

For safety, all members operating on the 1st floor must be withdrawn before the hoseline moves in. Units on the upper floors may need to be repositioned to a safe area, near a means of egress.

Question 6

Hose Line Placement- Cellar Fire (2)

1st line-________
2nd line-________
3rd line- ________

Answer 6

Cellar
1st line- to the cellar via the interior, maintain position on 1st floor, or reposition (as per C.I.C.) to exterior entrance
2nd line- back-up 1st line, proceed to floors above, or be used from exterior entrance or window into cellar
3rd line- as per I.C. positioned & charged IFO building

Question 7

Hose Line Placement- 1st Floor Fire (3)

1st line-
2nd line-
3rd line-

Answer 7

1st Floor Fire

1st line- thru the front door to the fire location
2nd line- to back up the 1st line, floors above, or go to exposure
3rd line- as per I.C.positioned & charged IFO building

Question 8

Hose Line Placement- Upper Floor Fire (4)

1st line-
2nd line-
3rd line-

Answer 8

Upper Floor Fire

1st line- thru front door, up interior stair to fire location
2nd line- back up 1st line, extension within fire bldg, or go to exposure
3rd line- as per I.C. positioned & charged IFO fire bldg