Strip Shopping Center

Question 1

What should be the initial estimated flow needed for a strip shopping center?

Answer 1

20 GPM per 100 sq. ft. of involved area.

Question 2

The area located above the ceiling and below the roof deck is called the ___________.

Answer 2

Cockloft

Question 3

How big should the collapse zone be?

Answer 3

At least 1.5 times the height of the building

Question 4

What are some warning signs of imminent collapse?

Answer 4

Fire burning for more than 20 minutes in ordinary construction or 10 minutes in lightweight truss construction

Smoke or Water coming through mortar joints in walls.

Walls that are sagging or bulging

New cracks showing in exterior walls

Heavy floor or roof loads under fire conditions

Spongy roof surface due to fire below

Question 5

Which engine is responsible for connecting to the FDC?

Answer 5

2nd due

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of the first due engine?

Answer 6

Lay out appropriate supply line

Take position in the front of the building while leaving room for the truck

Give a preliminary layout report, on-scene report, size-up report, and make initial unit assignments to tactically mitigate the situation

Question 7

What are the responsibilities of the second due engine?

Answer 7

Ensure that water supply is established to the first due engine and building fire protection systems

Deploy the back up line

Question 8

What are the responsibilities of the third due engine?

Answer 8

Position on side charlie when possible

Responsible for hose line operations in the rear and support of the rescue and truck companies in this area

Connect to secondary FDC if one exist in the rear

Question 9

What are the responsibilities of the 4th due engine?

Answer 9

RIT

Complete water supply for 3rd due engine if needed.