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How big is the cockloft in a brownstone?

A

In flat roof buildings, the cockloft space between the top floor ceiling and the roof
is approximately 2’ to 3’ in height and the roof is pitched toward the rear of the
building
SEC 2.2.18

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What is the priority Roof Access for the Roof FF at A fire in a Rowframe building ?

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Aerial, Aerial, Adjoining Building
D. The immediate adjoining building should not be used for access
to the roof due to the possibility of cockloft involvement.
SEC 5.7 F 1-3

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How big is the cockloft in a Rowframe ?

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This cockloft may
vary in height from one foot to a height tall enough for a man to stand in.
SEC 5.2.2

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You are a Lt that arrives second due to a Fire in a Rowframe. During your size up you notice 3 windows in the front and fire blowing out the top floor. Where do you commit your company?

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For fires on top floor:
1. In Brownstone type, split the company and examine exposures for
extension in the cockloft. The inside team should operate in the most
severely threatened exposure
Sec 5.8 F

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At a TOP floor Fire in a Rowframe OLT Type, Who may the 2nd due ladder Officer Send to Check an Exposure ?

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LCC
When no longer needed at the aerial, or for other laddering operations on
the front of the building, goes into an exposure as directed by his/her
officer

SEC 5.8.2 !

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At a TOP floor Fire in a Rowframe Brownstone Type, What does the 2nd Due LCC duties

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  1. When no longer needed at the aerial, goes into an exposure as directed by
    their officer. VEIS the top floor and examine the cockloft as per Inside
    Team duties. (2nd inside team will be in most severe exposure)
    SEC 5.8.1
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You are the Lt of E321 filling out a second alarm for a fire in a Brownstone type Rowframe. The IC tells you to stretch a line to the TOP floor of exposure 4 to extinguish fire in the cockloft. What tool should they bring ?

A

C. An engine company, ordered to stretch a line to the top floor of an exposure for
purposes of extinguishing the fire in the cockloft, should take a six-foot hook to
pull ceilings
SEC 6.1 C

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Cellar fire on arrival in a Rowframe, where does the 1st line go if the line can not be advanced down the cellar ?

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If this line cannot be advanced down to the cellar due to the intensity of
the fire, it shall be used to protect the public hall, int stairs and the first floor.
Sec 6.2

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During the cellar fire in a Rowframe the second line makes a push down the cellar via the exterior stairs, as a Lt you hear transmissions from 3rd due engine “We are advancing down the cellar with a charged line. You then take your 1st line to the TOP floor to extinguish any fire that extended. Agree or Disagree

A

Disagree
The first line can be advanced to the top floor to cover any extension to
that area or the cockloft AFTER the cellar fire has been CONTROLLED by the
second line. Intervening floors shall be checked for fire on the way to the
top floor. A member must be stationed on the landing to warn of any fire
that may break out below them
Sec 6.2. 3

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Where does the second line go at a cellar fire at a row frame that is being attacked by the 1st line ?

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If the first line has advanced into the cellar, and a back up line is not needed, the second line shall
extinguish any fire on the first floor then proceed to the top floor as in A3
above.
Sec 6.2

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First line can not advance down the int stairs to a fire in the CELLAR of a Rowframe. 2nd line will go where ?

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If the first line is used to cover the public hall, etc., and a backup line is not needed the second line will be
stretched into the cellar via the OUTSIDE CELLAR entrance to extinguish the
fire.
Sec 6.2

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For a fire in the CELLAR of a Rowframe Where will the third line be stretched ?

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as per IC

Sec 6.2

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For Fire on the Upper Floors of a Rowframe… Where does the 2nd line go ?

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B. Second line
The line should be stretched to the top floor or to the floor above.
Sec 6.4

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E321 is 1st due advancing on an Upper floor fire in a Rowframe building. with the 2nd due engine. You are Lt of the 3rd due engine that hears reports of fire in the exposure. Where can u suspect the second line will go ?

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The second hoseline, if not needed to back up the first hoseline, should be
stretched to the top floor or to the floor above. If a fire is reported in the exposure,
the second hoseline may be more effective being stretched to the exposure, with the
third or fourth hoseline stretched to back up hoseline #l. This hoseline will need to
have sufficient length to cover the entire building
Sec 6.4

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For fire on the Upper floors of a Row frame where can the IC order the 3rd line ? FEST

A
  1. To the fire building.
  2. To exposure.
  3. To supply a tower ladder.
  4. Through an exposure to the rear yard.
    Sec 6.4
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Its 4am on the way to a structural fire. On arrival you see a Rowframe fully involved. As the 1st engine to arrive you transmit the box and immediately stretch what ??

A

When a building is fully involved with fire showing in exposure(s) the first
arriving engine company should stretch one 3 ½” supply line for a tower ladder,
and a handline for entering the FIRE building
Sec 6.5

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If a second line is needed in a fully involved Rowframe, where do they go ?

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The second hoseline, if not needed to back up the first hoseline, is stretched to the
TOP floor of the most severe exposure. This hoseline will be needed to protect the
cockloft, and interior shafts. While proceeding to top floor check intermediate
floors for fire.
Sec 6.5

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In a Rowframe building when must a member be stationed on landing to warn of fire breaking out below them ?

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At a Cellar Fire, when the 1st due is advancing to the top floor AFTER 2nd line controlled fire in cellar
SEC 6.2 A

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You arrive 1st at a fire in a rowframe vacant with occupied structures on exp 2 and 4 sides. As the Lt u order a what stretched ? And commit the line where ?

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The first to arrive engine company should DROP TWO lines: one a 3 ½” line
to supply a TL, and a handline to enter the most severe exposure
Sec 6.7

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For a fire in a Vacant of a Row of Occupied Frames where does the 2nd and 3rd line go ?

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Second line if not needed as a backup
Stretched to the fire building or to the opposite exposure.
Third line
Stretched to the fire building or to the opposite exposure, depending on
where the second line was stretched too.
Sec 6.7

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The 1st eng to arrive at a fire in a a Row of Vacant Buildings…The engine drops a 3 1/2” line to supply a TL and a hand line to do what ?

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  1. First line
    Initially operate from the exterior until the tower ladder, multiversal, or a
    heavy caliber stream can be placed into operation. The handline is then
    stretched into the most severe exposure
    Sec 6.6
    In line pumping should be considered in this situation.
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At a fire in a Row of Vacant Building where does the second line go ?

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Second line if not needed as a backup
Stretched to the opposite exposure or through an exposure to the rear yard
Sec 6.6

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At a fire in a Row of Vacant Building where do the 3rd and 4th lines go ?

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Additional lines
As directed by the Incident Commander.
Sec 6.6

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When the inside team of the 2nd ladder co is checking an exposure at a TOP floor Fire In a Brownstone type and believes a stop can not be made. What MUST they do ?

A

When a stop cannot be made in this building, they must move to additional
exposures to determine boundaries of the fire spread. This might entail
skipping a building at a fast spreading fire.
Sec 5.8.1

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What is the height and depth of a Row frame Building ? Hint: double the width for depth
Built in rows containing as many as 20 or more buildings. 2 to 5 stories 20 to 30 feet wide 40 to 60 feet deep When constructed, each builder may have used varying designs, i.e., with stoop similar to brownstones but all wood; with or without cornices
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Fire on the 3rd floor in a OLT type Rowframe, You are the LCC for the tour and raise the aerial for Roof FF. After Roof FF reaches Roof You wait for Roof size up Then reposition aerial for VEIS of Top Floor. Agree or Disagree
Disagree. In an OLT type Rowframe the LCC DOES NOT WAIT for Roof Size up. Repositions Aerial for VEIS of Fire APT if 3rd floor or above. 1st or 2nd use portable. Sec 5.7 D
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In an OLT type Rowframe, What can the aerial be used to do after VEIS of fire apt is complete ?
6. After VEIS of the fire apartment is complete, the aerial may be used for VEIS of adjoining apartment and/or floors above Sec 5.7 D
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In a Rowframe OLT type Note: Partitions that separate apartments are not fire stopped between the _______ of one floor and the ________ above.
ceiling, underside of floor Sec 5.7
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In a Brownstone Type Rowframe Where does the LCC go if no Rescue is required ?
TOP floor VEIS | Sec 5.7
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At a fire in a Brownstone type Rowframe what tools can the OV bring to assist in venting and gaining access ?
Note: At "Brownstone type" RowFrames, the 10' hook or the 10' scissor ladder can be taken to the rear to assist in venting and/or gaining access Sec 5.7 E
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1st Due OV at a fire on the 2nd floor in a Rowframe building is responsible for what duties ?
Assist chauffeur in any ladder rescue that may be required on the front of the building. 2. NO FRONT LADDER RESCUE REQUIRED When ladder rescue is not required at the front of the building, the OV shall immediately make their way to the rear, to perform outside vent of floors within reach. Sec 5.7 E
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You are the OV at a fire in a row frame , you make it to the rear and see a damsel in distress. There is no rear fire escape to ascend. Who do you notify ? If a rear rescue is practical who do you notify ?
A. Notify company officer and the IC of the floor and the exact location of the victim In this case the OV should: 1. Notify the IC. 2. Determine what size ladder is needed. 3. Determine the most accessible route to the rear Sec 5.7
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If the OV realizes that he can not make entry from the rear at a fire in a row frame and there is no rear rescue needed and no rear fire escape , whats his course of action ?
When no rear rescue is needed When unable to team up with another member or if unable to enter for search, he/she shall return to the front of the building to team up with the chauffeur for top floor VEIS. Sec 5.7
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It is extremely important for the OV to notify his/her officer and the IC of the presence of rear fire escape via the HT in a brownstone type row frame. How shall the OV operate ?
When building has a fire escape, the OV will team up with the roof firefighter (or another available member) to VEIS the fire floor and, when not needed for search on that floor, proceed to VEIS the floors above. Sec 5.7
35
What is the priority order of Roof man to the Roof in a Rowframe building
Aerial, 2nd Aerial, Adjoining Building --IMMediate adjoining building should NOT be Used Sec 5.7 F
36
What should the roof man do first before anything else once on the roof of a Rowframe ?
Survey the rear, courts and shafts of the building for trapped occupants and/or persons who may have jumped. Check for the presence of any fire escapes. Notify officer of any life hazards, fire escapes, ventilation profile sec 5.7 F
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You are the Roof man at a fire in a Rowframe and see a trapped occupant at a window who do you notify ?
Contact the Ladder Company Officer via H/T, inform of the exact location so a concentrated inside rescue attempt may be made. An acknowledgement of the above message must be received Sec 5.7 F
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You are the roof man at a fire in a Rowframe When no trapped occupants are noted, notify the chauffeur that rescue operations are not needed. Notify the Officer that you are in position to perform ventilation tactics. What are they ?
``` Disagree!! Initial vertical ventilation tactics include the venting of bulkheads, skylights and scuttles over stairways and hallways. Sec 5.7 F ```
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As the roof man at a rowframe building you see a vic at a window and determine that a LSR rescue is needed so you contact your company officer who then contacts the LCC to provide assistance. Agree or Disagree
When a LSR rescue is required, contact the chauffeur via H/T for assistance on the roof. When the aerial ladder is to be used as a substantial object to tie off the LSR, notify the chauffeur to reposition when necessary. Sec 5.7
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When there is no fire escape, after completing their roof responsibilities on the roof of a brownstone type Rowframe , the roof firefighter will do what ?
Descend the aerial ladder, when it is still in position at the roof, and team up with the chauffeur for VEIS of the top floor. When the aerial ladder is not in position contact their company officer Sec 5.7 F
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When the Row frame building has a rear fire escape, after completing roof ventilation duties, the roof firefighter will
They shall team up with the OV (or another available member) to VEIS the fire floor and when not needed proceed to VEIS the floors above. Members will notify their Officer via H/T that they are leaving their primary area of responsibility and initiating such search.
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The first to arrive is a TL at a fire in A brownstone type Rowframe. What are the OV duties ?
BROWNSTONE TYPE: The OV will wait for completion of roof size up before repositioning the basket to the fire floor for ventilation as coordinated with and ordered by the Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area to be vented. After venting the fire floor, reposition the basket to the top floor for VEIS. Prior to VEIS of the top floor the OV shall team up with the roof firefighter (or another available member). Sec 5.9
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Will the OV in the basket of a TL wait for Roof size up before carrying out ventilation duties at an OLT type Rowframe ?
YES! The OV will wait for completion of roof size up before repositioning the basket to the fire floor for ventilation. Sec 5.9 C
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How will the 1st due roof man of a TL proceed to the Roof of Rowframe building ?
Proceed to the roof via: (Order of Preference)  the basket  the 1st arriving aerial ladder  an adjoining building, the immediate adjoining building should not be used for access to the roof due A visible Life hazard wil negate initial use of the TL basket for roof access. Sec 5.9 C
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After the roof man of a TL completes initial roof duties at a Brownstone type rowframe they shall team up with the OV for top floor VEIS. What about an OLT type Rowframe. What does the Roof man do ?
The officer may request the Roof firefighter to perform outside ventilation of the fire apartment from the fire escape after completion of initial roof ventilation. shall proceed via the fire escape to the fire floor to perform ventilation. When VEIS is to be made, he/she shall be teamed up with the 2nd Roof firefighter or another available member Sec 5.9
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When the first to arrive ladder company is a TL at a fire in a Rowframe, the chauffeur will remain on the pedestal. Therefore the chauffeur of the second to arrive ladder company does not have to report to the pedestal and may be assigned other duties by their company officer, e.g.:
A. Examination of exposures. B. Assist with roof operations. C. Be available to team up with another member, when needed. Sec 5.10
47
The second to arrive ladder will operate how in a top floor fire of a Brownstone type Row frame ?
For fires on top floor: 1. In Brownstone type, split the company and examine exposures for extension in the cockloft. The inside team should operate in the most severely threatened exposure. Sec 5.8 F
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At a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame what should the can man consider bringing ?
Consideration should be given to the extinguisher firefighter taking two 6’ hooks in lieu of the pressurized water extinguisher. The forcible entry firefighter can assist with the pulling of ceilings, once finished with other duties. Sec 5.8.1
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At a top floor fire in a Brownstone type Rowframe and the building does not have a rear fire escape. Where shall the Second due OV operate ?
Building has a rear fire escape operate as per Ladders 3, performing VEIS of top floor when teamed up with 1st OV (or another available member). When there is no rear fire escape, they shall team up with the chauffeur for exposure examination or they shall proceed to the roof. Sec 5.8.1
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Second due Roof at a Top floor fire of a Rowframe brings what ?
The saw and a a Halligan Hook | pg 43
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In a Brownstone type Rowframe When it is determined that a stop of the fire can be made in this building, a hand line must be called for. If it can not, then what ?
When a stop cannot be made in this building, they must move to additional exposures to determine boundaries of the fire spread. This might entail skipping a building at a fast spreading fire. Sec 5.8.1
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An engine company, ordered to stretch a line to the top floor of an exposure of a Rowframe for purposes of extinguishing the fire in the cockloft, should take what with them ?
a six-foot hook to pull ceilings Sec 6.1
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In a Brownstone and the First to Arrive Truck is a TL, who will complete the duties of the 1st due OV ?
The second due OV
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At a fire in a Brownstone, the utilization of what is expected at a top floor fire. The 1st due Lcc will report to who after VEIS has been completed ?
Once assured that laddering is not needed, or after VEIS has been completed, the chauffeur will report to their officer with whatever tools necessary, keeping in mind that maximum utilization of 6’ hooks is expected at top floor fires. Sec 2.6
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A cellar fire in a Brownstone where does the 1st , 2nd and 3rd line go ?
A. Via Front door of 1st floor down to cellar B. Second Line first floor to back up the first hoseline. If the first line was used to secure first floor, second line will be stretched to cellar via INTERIOR cellar stair to extinguish the fire. C. Third Line as per IC
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A fire on the Upper floors in a Brownstone where does the 1st , 2nd and 3rd line go ?
1st. Via the front door on the Second (Parlor) Floor 2nd backs up 1st line 3rd as per IC
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A fully involved brownstone will dictate line placement of the 1st and 2nd and 3rd line to go where ?
3.4 Building Fully Involved DROP TWO lines in front of Building A. First Line Advanced into the fire building. B. Second Line Advanced into the fire building as a back-up hoseline. C. Third Line Will be stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander and may be: 1. Advanced into the fire building. 2. If fire is reported in an exposure, stretched to that exposure. 3. If there is no fire in the exposures, stretch through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building. Sec 3.4
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AS a good Lt of the 2nd due truck at a fire in a brownstone you try to take your inside team to the floor above but are now blocked by fire. what is a heads up move you can make ?
When the 2nd Ladder Company Officer finds their access to the floor above blocked by fire on the interior stair, they may order a portable ladder raised to the selected floor to attempt access via the exterior or fire escape, when available. Sec 2.7
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For a top floor fire AT A BROWNSTONE: 2nd due inside team Go into the fire building, checking the floors below to insure fire did not start on lower floor. Be available to assist or relieve the first ladder on the top floor. True or False
True | Sec 2.7
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The 2nd ladder company has two GENERAL areas of | responsibility:
1. Saving life on floors above the fire and in attached exposures. 2. Controlling extension of fire to floors above and below via heat registers and dumbwaiters and controlling spread to attached exposures. Sec 2.7
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You arrive at a Brownstone with Two floors of fire. As a good Lt you transmit the box as a ??
10-75.....Extra engine extra truck
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You arrive at a Brownstone with heavy fire in cellar and basement . As a good Lt you transmit the box as a ??
2nd alarm
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For fire on the first floor of a brownstone, where does the 1st line go? what about the 2nd ?
First line Via the front door on first floor Second line If not needed to back up first line then stretched through front door of PARLOR floor to maintain integrity of the stairs. Sec 3.2
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Top floor fire at a brownstone. the LCC will raise the aerial where ?
Raise and position aerial to roof of exposure for use by roof firefighter and OV (who will be going to roof). Sec 6
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Whether it is a Brownstone or OLT type Rowframe, who will the 2nd due officer send into an exposure at a TOP Floor fire ?
2nd due LCC In both situations described above, the Ladder Company Officer can assign the chauffeur to an exposure, when they are no longer needed at the aerial or for other laddering operations on the front of the building. Sec 5.8
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Fully Involved Rowframe...Third line is stretched where ?
Third hoseline If the second hoseline is needed to back up the first hoseline, the third hoseline is stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure. If the second hoseline is stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure, the third hoseline is stretched to the top floor of the opposite exposure Sec 6.5 C
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Fire is on the first floor of a row frame brownstone type building...where is the first line stretched ? What about the second line ?
First hoseline shall be stretched through the front door on the first floor to extinguish the fire. The second hoseline, if not needed to back up the first hoseline, shall be stretched through the front door on the second (parlor) floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs Sec 6.3
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Fire on the first floor of a row frame building with 4 windows going across the front....where is the first and second line stretched ?
A. First hoseline The first hoseline should be stretched to the location of the fire. B. Second hoseline The second hoseline, if not needed to back up the first hoseline, should be stretched to the floor above the fire. Sec 6.3
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Fire on the First floor of a row frame building OLT type..where is the third line stretched ?
``` Third hoseline If necessary the Incident Commander should order a third hoseline stretched as needed: 1. To the fire building. 2. To an exposure. 3. To supply a tower ladder. 4. Through an exposure to the rear yard. Sec 6.3 ```
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A fully involved brownstone the first due engine should drop 2 lines..a 3 1/2 and a hand line in front of the fire building. Agree or Disagree
Disagree!! Thats for a Rowframe stupid!! When a building is fully involved, the first arriving engine company should drop two hoselines in front of the fire building and position the apparatus for the possible use of the multiversal nozzle or to supply a TL. Sec 3.4
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What are the dimensions of a brownstone ?
3-5 stories with a cellar 20-25 ft wide and varies to about 60 feet deep Sec 2.1
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At a fire in a brownstone what is considered the most important operation ?
TOP floor VEIS! | Sec 2.1
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Most Brownstones Do NOT have Fire Escaped | Agree or Disagree
Disagree!! | Sec 2.1
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At a TOP floor fire in a brownstone the second due shall check exposures for extension ASAP ?
NO as conditions require ! | Sec 2.4.2
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At a fire in a brownstone the after the LCC raises the aerial to the roof, does he wait for roof size-up before repositioning ?
YES!!
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At a fire in a brownstone the LCC positions the aerial to the roof, when there is no need for a rescue , where is the aerial repositioned too ?
To the TOP floor for VEIS when teamed up with 2nd LCC or AM | Sec 2.6
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At a TOP floor fire in a brownstone utilization of 10 ft hooks is expected. True or False
FALSE!! 6 ft hooks! Dont confuse this with the need for 10ft hooks on the Parlor floor (sec 2.1) Sec 2.6
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The OV at a fire in a brownstone should consider what tools to aid in venting from the exterior ?
10ft hook or 10ft scissor ladder in the closed position | Sec 2.6
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At a fire in a brownstone or Rowframe with no rear fire escape where does the 1st due OV go if unable to team up or make entry from the rear ?
Returns to front to VEIS TOP floor with LCC | Sec 2.6
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At a fire in a brownstone what tools does the 1st due roof have ?
Halligan, Halligan Hook, LSR | Sec 2.6 F
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At a brownstone or row frame what is the priority ROOF Access ?
Aerial. 2nd Aerial, Adjoining Building | Sec 2.6 F
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At a brownstone or row frame it is extremely important to notify who of rear fire escapes ?
Notify Officer AND IC !! | Sec 2.6
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A fire in a brownstone or Rowframe and the roof man notices a trapped victim at a window, Who does he contact and what must he wait for ?
Contacts Officer of exact location. This message must be acknowledged ! Sec 2.6
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After a survey of the perimeter by the roof man at a brownstone and there are no trapped occupants, What does the roof man do next ?
Notifies the officer that you are in position to perform ventilation tactics and proceed as directed Sec 2.6
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At a fire in a brownstone or row frame and there is no rear fire escape, after completing roof duties, the roof ff will do what ?
Will descend the Aerial if still in position and team up with the LCC for VEIS of TOP floor Sec 2.6
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At a TOP floor fire at a brownstone the second due ladder shall remain in the hallway leading to upper floors so as not to block the stairs. Agree or Disagree
Disagree!! Do not block the stairs OR HALLWAY leading to upper floors Sec 2.7
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The second due officer at a fire in a brownstone may order what when the interior to floor above is blocked by fire ?
May order PL's raised for VEIS via the Exterior | Sec 2.7
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For a TOP floor fire in a brownstone, the second due ladder shall check what ?
Check floors below to INSURE fire did not start on lower floors Sec 2.7
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At a fire in a brownstone or Rowframe the first ladder is a TL, the second due LCC goes where ?
``` Does not have to report to the pedestal May be assigned other duties by co officer Examination of Exposures Assist in Roof Ops Be available to team up with Am Sec 2.9 ```
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At a fully involved brownstone the first arriving engine should drop what ?
2 hand lines in front of fire building Position apparatus for possible use of deck gun or to supply a TL Sec 2.4 Note: Fully involved Rowframe first engine should drop two lines. One 3 1/2" and one hand line
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For a fire in Vacant in a row of occupied row frames what is the line placement ?
First eng should drop 3 1/2" and a handline First line into MOST Severe Exposure Second line back up first if not needed into fire building OR Opposite Exposure Third line into fire building or opposite exposure depending on where 2nd went Fourth line as per IC
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For a fire in a Vacant in a a row of Vacant row frames , what is the line placement ?
First eng should drop 3 1/2" and a handline to USE on EXTERIOR of the building If necessary place 1st eng to use multiversal, in line pumping considered First line initial operates from exterior until LCS, then stretched to MOST SEVERE Exposure Second line if not needed for backup goes into Opposite exposure OR through an exposure to the rear yard Additional lines as per IC
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Fire in a brownstone the Second due OV will do what ?
Check Rear assure Ventilation Assist in rear laddering if needed Return to front of building in case need to get to Floor above via PL teamed up with Am When not needed for ladder ops reports to officer floor above
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For a TOP floor fire in a brownstone Second due OV will check rear then do what ?
After checking rear report to Roof to assist OR go into an exposure as directed by officer
95
The second due roof at a fire in a brownstone will goto roof to assist in ventilation and/or assist 1st ladder in ventilation of floors above. What else may he do if conditions permit ?
If conditions permit commence initial vent of adjoining building Roof pg 21 NOTE: In TOP floor fires in Row Frames make examination holes in Returns of Exposures, report results to Officer and IC REMOTE RETURNS SHOULD BE AVOIDED!!
96
For fire below the top floor, who is to be alert to first arriving roof firefighter’s request for a saw because of the inability to ventilate the interior stairs due to no roof level skylight (tarred over skylights), dumbwaiters and penthouse structures
Second Due Roof!!
97
When the first ladder to arrive is a TL at a brownstone, The LCC will remain at pedestal and The OV will work from the basket. After dropping roof man off at roof with the SAW and LSR, the OV will do what ?
Wait for completion of Roof Size up Reposition to the Fire floor to Vent Then to TOP floor for vent Prior to VEIS of TOP floor pick up Roof man or AM
98
When the first ladder to arrive is a TL at a brownstone, The Roof FF order of preference to Roof is ?
1. Basket 2. 2nd Aerial 3. Adjoining Building A visible life hazard will negate the initial use of the TL for Roof access
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The second ladder to arrive at a brownstone and the first is a TL, all positions remain the same except for whom ?
The LCC will not have to report the TL pedestal therefore the Officer can assign them to Exam exposure Assist with roof ops Be available to team up with AM

FireFighting Procedures (12 decks)

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