Rowframes and Browstones Flashcards
How big is the cockloft in a brownstone?
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
What is the priority Roof Access for the Roof FF at A fire in a Rowframe building ?
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
How big is the cockloft in a Rowframe ?
This cockloft may
vary in height from one foot to a height tall enough for a man to stand in.
SEC 5.2.2
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?
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
At a TOP floor Fire in a Rowframe OLT Type, Who may the 2nd due ladder Officer Send to Check an Exposure ?
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 !
At a TOP floor Fire in a Rowframe Brownstone Type, What does the 2nd Due LCC duties
- 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
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 ?
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
Cellar fire on arrival in a Rowframe, where does the 1st line go if the line can not be advanced down the cellar ?
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
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
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
Where does the second line go at a cellar fire at a row frame that is being attacked by the 1st line ?
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
First line can not advance down the int stairs to a fire in the CELLAR of a Rowframe. 2nd line will go where ?
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
For a fire in the CELLAR of a Rowframe Where will the third line be stretched ?
as per IC
Sec 6.2
For Fire on the Upper Floors of a Rowframe… Where does the 2nd line go ?
B. Second line
The line should be stretched to the top floor or to the floor above.
Sec 6.4
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 ?
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
For fire on the Upper floors of a Row frame where can the IC order the 3rd line ? FEST
- To the fire building.
- To exposure.
- To supply a tower ladder.
- Through an exposure to the rear yard.
Sec 6.4
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 ??
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
If a second line is needed in a fully involved Rowframe, where do they go ?
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
In a Rowframe building when must a member be stationed on landing to warn of fire breaking out below them ?
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
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 ?
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
For a fire in a Vacant of a Row of Occupied Frames where does the 2nd and 3rd line go ?
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
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 ?
- 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.
At a fire in a Row of Vacant Building where does the second line go ?
Second line if not needed as a backup
Stretched to the opposite exposure or through an exposure to the rear yard
Sec 6.6
At a fire in a Row of Vacant Building where do the 3rd and 4th lines go ?
Additional lines
As directed by the Incident Commander.
Sec 6.6
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 ?
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
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
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
In an OLT type Rowframe, What can the aerial be used to do after VEIS of fire apt is complete ?
- 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
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
In a Brownstone Type Rowframe Where does the LCC go if no Rescue is required ?
TOP floor VEIS
Sec 5.7
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
