Residential Structure Fire

Question 1

What is SOG 3.2.2.1

Answer 1

Residential Structure Fire (1-3 Units)

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Residential Structure Fire SOG?

Answer 2

To provide general expectations for company operations at a residential structure fire

Question 3

For the purpose of the residential structure fire SOG a residential structure fire will consist of…

Answer 3

one to three living units structures that are designed as residential occupancies or homes

Question 4

Tactical priorities of a Residential Structure fire

Answer 4

Fire attack/door control
Search (Victim Removal)
Vent
Water Supply
2nd Line
RIT

Question 5

1st due on a residential structure fire

Answer 5

On Scene reports, establish command, operational mode, 360, attack line, FE, attack fire, search immediate area of fire, check for extension, call for vent, call for help on line if needed, Leave appropriate space for Truck***

Question 6

2nd due on a residential structure fire

Answer 6

Truck company functions
FE, Primary search (Inside/outside if 4 personnel)
Engineer: Setup for booster backup, then become OVP, Setup for PPV, Ladder 2nd floor if applicable.

**Anticipate need for elevated master stream*

Question 7

1st due rescue on a residential structure fire

Answer 7

Assist with attack line if needed

Truck company functions

Question 8

3rd due on a residential structure fire (Unless truck company)

Answer 8

Establish continuous water supply if not complete

2nd attack line

Question 9

4th due on a residential structure fire

Answer 9

Vent if not completed
*Fill unmet tactical priorities
Consider secondary search

Question 10

5th due on a residential structure fire

Answer 10

RIT- 360 and secure utilities, deploy ladders for secondary means of egress
Fill unmet tactical priorities*
If 5th due is not used for RIT, IC should request additional resources

Question 11

2nd due rescue on a residential structure fire

Answer 11

Report to command

Fill unmet tactical priorities

Question 12

BC on a residential structure fire

Answer 12

Command

Utilize IMS

Question 13

2nd BC of Staff Chief on a residential structure fire

Answer 13

Report to command
Safety Officer
Bring PPE to command post for possible deployment to Division/Branch/Group
Coordinate Decon and Rehab Ops

Question 14

If water supply is within _____ feet of the 1st due what is expected of the first due

Answer 14

100, grab their own supply

Question 15

2nd alarm on a residential structure fire

Answer 15

2 Engines, 1 Ladder/truck, 1 Chief officer, 1 Medic unit

Question 16

What are the circumstances that should trigger a request for a 2nd alarm on a residential structure fire?

Answer 16

Long distance for WS
Confirmed Victims
Building Hazards such as hurricane shutters or bars
Fires not controlled with 1 hose line