Tenements Flashcards
In tenements who ensures that street level doors are choked open
First due truck officer
A known life hazard is defined as?
1 victim can be seen by rescue
2 victim can be heard by rescuer
3 member has info from credible source or a person at scene indicating location of life hazard
Members are under immediate supervision of officer when?
They are within visual or voice contact of the officer or working with search line of hose line which is under supervision of an officer
When there is only a rear fire escape on OLT or the fire apt is in rear the 2nd due OV will enter where and team up with who
The 2 nd DUE OVM AND 2nd roof man will team up and enter apt directly over fire via rear fire escape
When there is a front fire escape and the fire is in the front of an OLT THE 2nd due OVM will team up with whom and enter where
Team up with 2 nd due LCC and enter apt directly above fire apt via front fire escape
When using a bulkhead door as a ramp to climb to top of bulkhead whst angle should the door be placed at ?
30 to 45 degree angle
Haligen should be parallel to door and suffice f distance to provide proper angle
In OLT you may have to breach a wall to go from one apt. To another as a escape route through a common partition what is the order of preference of tools to accomplish this task?
Halligen the hook then finally the axe
When punching a hole to breach a wall in an OLT where should you punch the hole?
Slightly below waist level
A smoke condition at the entrance of an apt on floor above is a reason to call for a line because fire has extended above
No it is not
High heat at the floor level on floor above fire means fire has extended above
No high heat at ceiling is
When cutting floor with what angle should you cut floor at ?
60 degree angle
If individual action is taken to rescue a known life hazard report must be written to whom
The IC shall Forward a report detailing the full particulars to the chief of ops
Note can be captain
At roll call the company officer shall inform members of the following
Hazardous conditions Safety issues Street closings Department orders Other pertinent info affecting unit
Note a copy of these messages shall be posted after roll call for all members to see
In OLT the factors that members must consider in size up
Time - governs life hazard Life - the most serious factor at a fire Area - building or occupancy area Height - of building Construction Occupancy - determines the severity of the life hazard Location and extent of fire Water supply Street conditions Auxiliary appliances Weather Apparatus and equipment Exposures
All riding lists are generally prepared and predicated on
The level of experience and training of members working
Their experience in the type of occupancies to which the unit responds the greatest number of times
And occupancies where the greatest life hazard exists
Light fire situation
A fire which can be extinguished with the OPERATION of one handline and/or hand extinguishers or those that can readily be extinguished without resorting to extinguish agents
Medium fire situation
A fire which may be extinguished with the OPERATION OF 2 Handlines
First due truck officer general responsibilities
Maintain control of apt door by leaving member of inside team inside the apt at door
Inform IC and engine officer location of fire apt and when you enter to,search for location of fire
Need to control flow paths until a charged line is advancing into the fire area extinguishing fire
Communicate the location of the fire ,fire conditions or difficulty finding the fire to IC OR ENGINE OFFICER
First LCC at OLT
Front of fire building
Notify officer of intended destination when leaving primary position
Position apparatus for complete coverage and immediate use..if cannot inform IC and OFFICER
Fire apt and fire escape in front LCC and OVM work together to VEIS fire apt
A situation may arise is obvious need to use the aerial for the roof ff but at the same time there is an apparent need to remove a occupant .. What factors will help you reach a decision as to initial use
- Emotional state of occupant
- Fire/smoke in the immediate vicinity of the occupant
- Location and severity of fire
- Time element
Any doubt remove occupant first
1st OVM tools at OLT
Ht
Halligen
6’ hook
Top floor fires saw no hook
1st OVM at OLT
Operate on fire escape of fire apt
Variations of 1st ovm at OLT
Store fire - vent rear of store
Top floor fire proceed to roof with saw and haligen
1st ovm team up
When only rear fire escape or fire apt is on rear team up with 1st roof and VEIS the fire apt from fire escape
When there is front fire escape AND fire is in front the ovm and LCC team up
1st Roof OLT tools
Ht
Haligen
6 ft haligen hook
LSR
Roof access in OLT
Adjoining
Aerial
Rear fire escape
The responsibly of the roof man covers 3 broad areas
LIFE
COMMUNICATION
VENTILATION
Roofman responsibilities at OLT
- Conduct size up of all vertical ventilation points including a visual survey of exterior
Look for life hazards and reassess vent profile
Communicate findings to officer - Proceed to bulkhead and prepare to vent .. Communicate with officer .. If he does not want vertical vent do not vent .. Bit he may force door probe for victims and immediately close and control door ( if can’t control door immediately notify ladder officer in fire area)
- When necessary team up with ovm and VEIS the fire floor and if not needed VEIS floors above fire
- When necessary team up with 2nd roof to VEIS all floors above fire (fire in front and front fire escape )
5.top floor fires vent windows and responsible for cutting roof
If roof man finds roof level skylight covered by roofing materials he may need saw to vent . He should inform
The IC
If given permission to vent roof man should vent
- Bulkhead door first (if difficulty break skylight over bulkhead first)
- Next is scuttle cover if roof has
- Skylight over bulkhead or on roof
after removing roof level skylight or scuttle returns can be checked
NOTE IF FIRE AND SMOKE CONDITIONS ARE OBVIOUSLY HEAVY VENTING OF SKYLIGHTS PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF SCUTTLE COVER TO RELIEVE THE INTERIOR STAIR WOULD BE JUSTIFIED
Remove skylight or coverings over all shafts if indicated by heavy heat and smoke conditions ,,,probe with hook to ensure I obstructed outlet ( except dumbwaiter)
What are the times that a roof man can proceed to bulkhead and vent without direct communication with his officer
Upon hearing that the interior team has door control on the fire floor or charged hoseline is advancing into the fire apt
Variations if TL first due at OLT
- LCC on pedestal
- Ovm in bucket
- Roof- officer MAY ask roof to perform horizontal vent of fire apt after completion of initial duties ( bulkhead , scuttle ,skylight )
If VEIS team up with 2nd roof or AAM
The second due officer due officer should size up conditions before proceeding to the floor above. The following must be considered
1 severity and location of the fire
- Line placement and availability of water
- Control of the fire apt door
- Consideration of an area of refuge
Note 2nd due ladder must ENSURE OFFICERSSS ON THE fire floor are made aware of his intentions to go above
Also force one or more doors on each floor to provide area of refuge
Second due truck officer controls horizontals ventilation where
All floors above the fire
Top floor fires the 2nd due can man should take
Two hooks instead of can
2 nod due LCC OLT fires
Position - front of fire building - if not needed there above fire with 2nd ovm
If possible position rig to cover fire bull ding
Be alert to first due being blocked out ..in this instance if this position not covered notify IC
Assist with laddering in front
Team up with 2 Nd ovm VEIS floor above
Be ready use aerial or portable to assist
2nd ovm tools at OLT
Ht
Haligen
6 foot hook
2nd ovm position at OLT fire
Above the fire unless needed for laddering or rescue
Access is via:
Fire escape
Ladder
Adjoining building
Note if party wall access via laddering or adjoining
All of above is determined by the physical characteristics of the building ,location of fire and severity of fire
2nd ovm duties at OLT fires
Assist with laddering
Search for victims and fire extension on all floors above the fire
Vent for extinguishment ( as the hoseline is advancing and applying water to extinguish fire
Vent for search must notify officer and team up ( unless know. Life hazard )
Team up - only rear fire escape or fire is in rear team up,with 2nd roof directly over fire
Front fire escape and fire in front team up with 2nd LCC directly over fire
Second due roof tools at OLT fire
Ht
Haligen
Haligen hook
Top floors saw and haligen hook
2nd due roof position OLT fires
Roof of fire building
Contact first roof to determine the following :
- Their method to access roof
- Problems encountered if any
- Need for assistance
- Need for alternative route
Duties of 2nd due roof at OLT fire
Assist and confirm all duties of the first due roof have been completed
Whenever possible first and second roof should team up to complete roof duties
Whenever possible team up with first roof or 2nd ovm to search and vent all floors above fire
Operational variations for second due truck At OLT ( cockloft/top floor fires )
INSIDE Team - proceed to top floor and assist first ladder with search of all top floor apts
ROOF POSITION- proceed to roof with saw
OVM POSITION - vent the fire apt from the fire escape ( request permission from first ladder officer )
If first ovm has already vented fire apt 2nd ovm will vent adjoining apt
Reached via fire escape below
LCC- front of building if not needed here proceed to roof
- Assist first ladder with laddering if required
- Assist in vertical and horizontal vent as ordered
- Other duties as directed by company officer
Notes about top flor fires OLT/NLT
Critical need for manpower for top floor fires especially NLT
If difficulty experienced when venting windows from roof level it may be necessary to cut vent holes in Roof before completion of horizontal vent
When encountering membrane roofs notify IC
dumbwaiter fires OLT/NLT
Dumbwaiter shafts if fire in cellar exposes dumbwaiter all floors above must be checked
Extension may be laterally and vertically
Notify all units of dumbwaiter fire
Top floor cockloft and cellar check ASAP
Heavy smoke venting out dumbwaiter shaft roof ff notify his OFFICER
Fire reported in dumbwaiter roof ff should vent dumbwaiter bulkhead
Not allot of smoke when vent dumbwaiter bulkhead notify officer
If tarred over notify officer
Do not stick any part of body in shaft
Air and light shaft fires
First due operate the same as reg fire
2nd due
Inside team assignment remain the same
2’nd LCC position apparatus to cover exposed building and if not needed in fire building is available to operate in exposed building
Roof and ovm will operate as normal unless not needed in fire building will be available to work in exposed building
First due engine at light/air shaft fire
After controlling the fire in room exposing the shaft , must direct the nozzle stream into shaft and control the shaft fire before continuing through the apt for final extinguishment
When operating on roof what should a member due to alert others of a open skylight or scuttle
Place skylight or scuttle upside down
When using a haligen to help reach the top of the bulkhead you should place the haligen how
Fork down and adz up
When coping is present remove piece and place 6 hook on bulkhead
Smoke issuing from a cornice is considered a positive sign that fire is in the cockloft
False without investigation this cannot be taken as a positive evidence that there’s fire in the cockloft
Only valid conclusion that can be made is that smoke and heat are entering cockloft
Under no conditions should the cornice be opened for smoke
If still doubtful open ceilings below or returns
To determine where to place roof opening
Soft spots or bubbles
Melting snow or ice
On wet roof steam rising or dry spot
Sense of touch at the BASE of the soil or waste pipe
Knowledge of the fire location gathered on travel to the roof
Looking over roof edge
HT communications
If primary or secondary search is delayed or not completed for any reason than
IC MUST be notified
Note later it says if for any reason a through search of an area has not be completed the ff officer must be informed and a careful executed follow up search must be initiates
Ovm must notify officer before entering fire apt to search but it cannot enter fire apt the ovm
Probe immediate area . If adjoining apt is charged with heat and smoke then he still must notify HIS officer of entering
Access for the apt of above by second due may be attained by
Interior stairs Fire escapes Through common partition wall By crawling across the public hall from a tenable apt on the same floor if conditions permit Aerial/portable
If you as second due cannot obtain an area of refuge on the floor above and the attack line is ready to move in then
Must immediately return to the fire floor before the door to the fire area is opened ..you must not delay the start of fire extinguishment
Who is responsible for the control of the apt door on the fire floor in OLT/NLT
The engine and ladder officers operating on the fire floor
Prior to proceeding to the floor above the 2nd due ladder should consider all of the following
- Life hazard
- Status of line
- Door to fire area (control)
- Location and volume of fire
- Has ventilation of fire apt been affected
- If roof vented
- Type of occupancy
- Construction of apt doors
- Has building undergone renovations introducing many voids
