Single Family Flashcards
Fire Load of Single Family
Low: 10 gpm per 100sqft
Takes highest priority in all structure fires
Life Safety
Large single family dwelling or hoarding conditions fire load
May Be medium: 20 gpm in 100sqft
Most advantageous unit for elevated master streams
Tower Ladders
Master Stream hose direction at roof
Soffit Level, parallel to and along the underside of the rood
Wind Driven Fire Master Streams
Through the fire room window
Wind Driven Ventilation
No Horizontal ventilation performed until directed by Command
__________ is paramount in the quick control of a large-volume fire and must be prioritized by arriving engines
Water Supply
1st due truck single family
Position most strategic location for best ladder placement and entry to structure
Deploy Ground Ladders
Control Utilities
Stabling Scene Lighting
2nd Due truck single family
Position on rear or close enough to cover rear
Side Charlie Ladders
Light the roof and rear early
Laddering a Single Family
All Available Sides with attention to bedroom windows
