WCD FPMD

Question 1

If it is determined that the smoke and heat condition in the hallway is due to a wind impacted fire with the fire apartment door left open, operate as follows:

d. The door to the stairwell must remain closed until the alternate strategy has been implemented, and the IC receives confirmation of the following:
 A KO Curtain or Window Blanket has been deployed over the target window(s) and is secured in place.
And/or
 The stream of a High Rise Nozzle, Exterior Stream, or Flanking Strategy has controlled the fire.
Note: In most circumstances, the KO Curtain would normally be the first tactic used due to its availability and time it takes to deploy.

- Once the decision has been made by the IC and/or Fire Sector Supervisor to enter the fire apartment, the Engine Company must enter the apartment first followed by the Ladder Company.

Answer 1

When the door to the fire apartment is found closed on arrival, window failure has occurred, and reports are received from members operating on the floor above and the exterior that the wind is impacting the fire, operate as follows:

-The door to the fire apartment must remain closed until the alternate strategy has been implemented, and the IC receives confirmation of the following:
 A KO Curtain or Window Blanket has been deployed over the target window(s) and is secured in place.
And/or
 The stream of a High Rise Nozzle, Exterior Stream, or Flanking Strategy has controlled the fire.
Note: In most circumstances, the KO Curtain would normally be the first tactic used due to its availability and time it takes to deploy.
– Once the decision has been made by the IC and/or Fire Sector Supervisor to enter the fire apartment, the Engine Company must enter the apartment first followed by the Ladder Company.

Question 2

When the door to the fire apartment is found closed on arrival, window failure has not occurred but size-up indicates there is a wind condition; Officers must still evaluate the potential for the wind to adversely affect fire conditions. Prior to entry into the fire apartment, the following actions shall be implemented:
-a. The hoseline can be advanced to that location and charged.
b. Wind Control Device in position above the fire apartment ready for immediate deployment. As a precautionary tactic, the IC may decide to deploy a Wind Control Device over an intact window of the fire room/area.
Note: Where you are unable to determine the target window from the exterior, the TIC may be of assistance. The IC shall assign a member with a TIC to scan the windows of the fire apartment from street level. Scanning of the fire apartment windows with the TIC can assist in identifying the target window for deploying of the WCD.
c. High Rise Nozzle ordered to point of operation upon arrival.

Answer 2

KNOWN LIFE HAZARD

5. 4.1 When faced with a known life hazard in either the public hallway or the fire apartment, the following actions shall be taken:
   a. Notify the IC and all units of the location of the known life hazard.
   - If a decision is made to attempt a rescue, it may be performed while alternate strategies are being implemented. The IC must be notified prior to any rescue attempt. In addition, the IC shall also be notified of the stairway from which operations will take place.
   - Notify the IC when the victim is removed.