Rowframes Flashcards
1
Q
- Rowframe characteristics
A
- 2-5 stories, 20-30’ width, 40-60’ deep, may have a stoop similar to brownstones but of all wood, with or without cornices
2
Q
- Brownstone type rowframes
2. RR Flat Rowframes
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- 3 front windows per floor w/1 apt front to rear and NO rear fire escape
- 2 apts per fl w/4 windows across front w/rear fire escapes. Dumbwaiter shaft may be present & presence of light shafts a possibility
3
Q
- Rowframes will be either _ or _ construction
- Salient feature common to all rowframes, regardless of design
- Scuttle in rowframes usually near
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- Balloon or Braced frame
- Common cockloft varying from 1’ to a height tall enough for a man to stand in
- Skylight over the stairs
4
Q
- Major Defect/Fault in Rowframe construction
2. T/F Collapse of sidewalls is a danger in rowframes.
A
- Lack of fire stopping & vast quantity of combustible material used in construction
- True- especially when bldgs have been demolished & removed (even if walls bordering this gap are braced)
5
Q
- When a serious fire burns out the entire _ floor there is a danger of collapse, especially in corner buildings & bldgs standing alone
- Top floor fires in Brownstone type layout- 1st Lad responsible for _ & 2nd Lad _
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- 1st floor
- 1st Lad: VES top floor including exam of cockloft
2nd Lad: Split company & examine Exp 2 & 4 for extension
6
Q
- 1st & 2nd Lad responsibilities at top floor fire OLT type layout
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- 1st Lad VES fire apt including exam of cockloft; 2nd Lad: VES of adjoining apt including exam of cockloft
7
Q
- 1st LCC at Brownstone type layout Rowframe raises AL to roof. Does he wait for roof size up before repositioning AL
A
- Yes, if Roof FF needs LSR rescue- assist. No rescue: place ladder to top floor for VES (if no rear fire escape- top floor VES mandatory)
8
Q
- When fire is lapping out of a lower floor opening, entry into top floor via AL may be delayed until _
A
- fire has been knocked down & lapping fire eliminated. then vent all windows on top floor. Entry via AL may be attempted if 2nd Lad has not already made it to top floor via interior
9
Q
- 1st LCC w/AL at fire in OLT 4 window frame
A
- After Roof FF reached roof via AL, reposition AL for VES of fire apt if fire is on 3rd floor/above. After VES of fire apt complete, AL may be used for VES of adjoining apt &/or floors above
10
Q
- Partitions that separate apts are NOT fire stopped between ceiling of 1 floor & underside of floor above. This may permit _
A
- Lateral extension across bldg w/heavy smoke conditions in apt which in NOT directly over fire apt
11
Q
- 1st OV Top floor fire in Rowframe
A
- Proceed to roof w/saw & halligan tool. If possible, descend fire escape & VES. If unable to descend notify Off & vent fire apt from roof level & assist Roof FF
12
Q
- 1st OV shall assist LCC w/rescues IFO fire bldg. If NO rescue needed he shall proceed to the rear. What tools at Brownstone type can assist the OV
A
- 10’ Hook & 10’ Scissor Ladder
13
Q
- 1st OV Rowframe fire person trapped- OV shall “NAR”
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- Notify Officer & IC of victim location, Assist victim if rear fire escape, Reassure victim if no rear fire escape & determine if PL practical
14
Q
- If 1st OV determines laddering is practical in rear, OV should NSA
- If laddering impractical in rear for OV- he must determine whether to proceed to roof & assist w/LSR or Reassure victim. Decision based on “ELFS”
A
- Notify IC, Size ladder needed, Accessible route to rear.
2. Emotional state of victim, Location & severity of fire, Fire/Smoke condition in vicinity of victim
15
Q
- If no rear rescue needed & OV is unable to team up w/a FF in rear to enter & search, OV shall _
A
- Return to front of bldg & team up w/LCC for top fl VES
16
Q
- 1st LCC position for TL at rowframes
- 1st OV position for TL at rowframes
- Does 1st OV of TL wait for size up from Roof FF in Brownstone type frames
A
- Remain at pedestal for overall safety, control, & coordination
- Operates as Basket FF for venting
- Yes after size up reposition basket to fire floor for vent. After venting fire floor reposition basket to top fl for vent