Loft building tools and positions

Question 1

Cast Iron/Mill lofts Cellar fire

LCC
AFTER completion of laddering duties, first arriving ladder company chauffeurs should assist in ventilation by _______

Answer 1

Cast Iron/Mill lofts Cellar fire

Opening up sidewalk access points

This should be accomplished while remaining in the FRONT of the building

Question 2

____________ should be aware of the possible need for specialized forcible entry tools and equipment in the rear.

Answer 2

2nd ladder OV

Question 3

Cast Iron/Mill Loft Cellar fire

Roof access in order of prefrence?

Answer 3

Cast Iron/Mill Loft Cellar fire

Adjoining building
Aerial/Tower ladder
Fire Escape

Question 4

Cast Iron/Mill Loft Cellar fire

Roof FF
After roof duties are complete,_________

Answer 4

Cast Iron/Mill Loft Cellar fire

Ves Upper floors

Question 5

Cast Iron/Mill Loft Cellar fire

Lower floor fires
If straight run stairs are encountered who notifies the Incident Commander?

Answer 5

Cast Iron/Mill Loft Cellar fire

2nd ladder company

(1st ladder company for upper floor fires

Question 6

Cast Iron/Mill Loft

____ ladder chauffeur will reinforce the position of the first ladder chauffeur. If not needed in the front of the building, second ladder chauffeur shall contact his/her officer for further instructions. A possible subsequent assignment may entail assisting the _________

Answer 6

Cast Iron/Mill Loft

2nd ladder Chauffeur,

OV firefighter in the rear

Question 7

Lofts

Horizontal ventilation of the fire apartment is limited and controlled by the Ladder Company officer operating inside the apartment. All other ventilation must be strictly limited and controlled by the IC (T/F)

Answer 7

Lofts

True

Question 8

Lofts

First ladder OV Firefighter’s primary position is the rear of the building to perform coordinated ventilation and report fire conditions. An exception to this would be assisting _________

Answer 8

Lofts

The chauffeur with Immediate lift hazard in the front

Question 9

Lofts

First Ladder Company -Gain Access ToThe Fire Area Via The ______

Answer 9

Lofts

Interior stairs

Question 10

Lofts

_____ OV Firefighter will proceed to the rear to reinforce and ensure this position has been covered.

Answer 10

Lofts

2nd ladder OV

Question 11

Lofts

For top floor fires in a Loft building who will bring the saw to the roof?

Answer 11

Lofts

2nd due Roof FF