Taxpayers Flashcards
1900-1920’s Taxpayers
- Usually one story, although some are two
- Some of the older structures may be considered wood frame although MOST have masonry exteriors
- Decorative metal cornices CAN be removed to provide access to cockloft
1920’s-1960’s Taxpayers
- Most prevalent type of Taxpayer
- Many are two stories
- Many are one tenant occupancies
- Removing the sign or cornice in the front, in most cases WILL NOT provide access to the cockloft
- Upper termination point of firewalls varies
1960’s-Present Taxpayers
- Use of combustible construction has decreased
- Many have steel bars joists to support floors and roof
- May have roof supported by flat wood trusses
- Many are built on concrete slab - no cellar or basement
Roof Cuts at Taxpayers
- Recommend cutting an 8’x8’ hole
- If 8’x8’ hole not possible, make largest opening possible
- If roof cut is critical, a Chief should be assigned as the Roof Sector Supervisor
- DO NOT cut roof supported by lightweight open web steel joist
- DO NOT operate on gypsum roof
Extra Engine & Truck
-An advanced fire in a store where 2 hand lines will be operating
2nd Alarm
- Store fire w/ extension to the cockloft
- Store fire w/ extension to an adjoining occupancy
- An advanced fire in the cellar
Portable Ladders
- Place two PL on the front of the building to provide alternate egress and indicate boundaries of building or location of division walls
- PL’s to the roof on ALL sides of a 1-story Taxpayer
Roof Sector Supervisor
- Must supervise roof operations when more than one power saw is working on the roof
- Chief or Company officer assigned as early as possible to supervise operations
- Must be a Chief when roof cutting is critical
- Can start a Trench as necessary, must notify IC immediately
Extra Chiefs called for Sectors/Groups
- Operations on more than one street front
- Operations on more than one level (Cellar + 1st Fl, 1st + 2nd Fl)
- Extensive and critical roof operations w/ heavy commitment of forces
Taxpayers - Store Fire - Engine Operations
- 1st two hand lines to the involved store
- Medium or heavy fire, must be a 2 1/2”
- During business hours-Break storefront windows for line advancement, leaving exit doors free for civilian egress
STORE FIRE - 1st Engine Company
- Stretch line into involved store
- Staffing conditions permit - supply sprinkler
STORE FIRE - 2nd Engine Company
- Assist 1st Engine
- Staffing conditions permit - stretch backup line to involved store
- Staffing conditions permit - supply sprinkler
- NOTE: At Cellar Fires, 2nd Engine ensures sprinkler system is supplied
STORE FIRE - 3rd Engine Company
-Ensure sprinkler system is supplied
COCKLOFT FIRE - 1st Engine Company
- Fire has control of cockloft & need for exposure protection is critical:
- Position Engine to use deckpipe
- Stretch a line to MOST SERIOUSLY EXPOSED BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY, depending upon the life hazard and location and severity of the fire - If exposures are not an immediate problem:
- 1st line stretched into the store, under the main body of fire
COCKLOFT FIRE - 2nd Engine Company
- Fire has control of cockloft & need for exposure protection is critical:
- Assist first Engine w/ initial line
- Staffing permits - Stretch a line into another seriously exposed building or occupancy
- Operate into the cockloft to confine and extinguish the fire
- May be advisable to skip stores to confine the cockloft fire
Command Post Location
In proximity to the front of the fire building, but outside of the collapse zone
Building Codes for Sprinkler Protection
- Old Code (1938) = Area exceeding 10,000 square feet
- New Code (1968) - Area exceeding 7,500 square feet
Cockloft Height
-Varies in height from 4”(inches) to more than 6’(feet)
Life Hazard in a 1-story Taxpayer
-In a one story Taxpayer, the hazard could be significant during the day, from occupants trapped in the rear or cellars of these stores. At night, these stores are, for the most part, unoccupied
Life Hazard in a 2-story Taxpayer
-Life hazard can be a serious problem on the second floor. Occupancies such as restaurants, dance halls, private clubs, etc., open to large #’s of people may be found on the upper floor
Misc.
-Most common type of roof on Taxpayers is Wood Joist covered with Tongue and Groove Boards or Plywood
