Occupancy Based Tactical Flashcards

1
Q

Garden style apartments in Portland are especially prevalent in what area?

A

East of 82nd Ave

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2
Q

Victims trapped in these buildings are commonly found where?

A

Back side of apartment in bedrooms or balconies

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3
Q

Kitchens in these apartments are often located where?

A

Near front door and open to the living space

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4
Q

What is the most common construction method for Garden style apartments?

A

Platform framing with peaked TRUSS roofs

Older may be ordinary with stick framed roofs

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5
Q

What side of a Garden style apartment often face streets and may not have good access for ladders?

A

Charlie side

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6
Q

What are the 3 variations of a shared stairwell?

A
  1. Open
  2. Partially enclosed
  3. Fully enclosed
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7
Q

Some garden style apartments have partial basements, what are some of the hazards?

A

Can include basement apartments
Unfinished
Storage lockers built of chicken wire/metal mesh

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8
Q

When should crews consider a 2 1/2 backup line on garden style apartments?

A

Large exterior fire or involving multiple units

High probability of fire extending beyond unit of origin

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9
Q

As a general rule, how many lines should be stretched in a single stairwell?

A

No more than 2

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10
Q

What is a common way of providing water supply to a garden style apartment due to being set back off the road or down a flag lot?

A

1st engine perform driveway lay

2nd engine complete with forward or reverse lay

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11
Q

What are the primary TRUCK responsibilities on garden style apartment fires?

A

Search and Ventilation

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12
Q

Why must the truck initially focus on search for garden style apartments?

A

Expectation that these buildings are occupied at ALL times of the day

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13
Q

What 3 fire locations in garden style apartments often extend to cockloft or attic?

A

Top floor
Balcony
Stairwell

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14
Q

Most garden style apartments are extinguished with what size line?

A

1 3/4”

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15
Q

What are the main tactical differences in garden style vs center hallway apartments?

A

Less interior smoke management
Fire spread exterior and attic highly likely
People often trapped
Hose stretches and water supply difficult

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16
Q

Why is the 2nd due engine in garden style apartment tactical priority different if fire is on top floor?

A

Assist with advancing the first line due to stretch height

17
Q

What should the 1st due TRUCK make sure to do on garden style fire if fire is on TOP floor?

A

Ladder Charlie side

18
Q

If there is no immediate need for 3rd due engine, what can you assign them?

A

RIT

19
Q

At what times would a 2nd line be staffed before a backup line?

A

If there is a serious exposure problem
Lower floor fire–2nd engine stretch 2nd line to floor above fire

20
Q

If a 1st due truck is split on garden style, what does the inside team do?

A

Forcible entry
Primary search fire apartment
Check for extension

21
Q

If a 1st due truck is split on garden style, what does the outside team do?

A

VEIS
Horizontal ventilation
Vertical ventilation (OR evaluate exterior for attic extension if lower floor)

22
Q

Per Garden style Apartment Tactical plan, what water supply is recommended for the 1st Engine? TOP or LOWER floor fire/single story

A

Operate off TANK WATER, secure hydrant if able. (Due to doing a driveway lay since these apartments are usually set back)

Otherwise, 2nd Engine has water supply

23
Q

Per Garden style Apartment Tactical plan, what water Tactical priority is recommended for the 2nd Engine? TOP floor fire/single story

A

Secure water supply

ASSIST with advancing first 1 3/4” line

(On a LOWER floor fire, take a 2nd line to floor above)

24
Q

Per Garden style Apartment Tactical plan, what priority is recommended for the 1st Truck? TOP floor fire/single story

A

Primary Search

Ladder the CHARLIE side

25
Q

Per Garden style Apartment Tactical plan, what priority is recommended for the 2nd Truck? TOP floor fire/single story

A

Vertical ventilation

26
Q

Per Garden style Apartment Tactical plan, what water supply is recommended for the 2nd Engine? LOWER floor fire

A

Water Supply

Stretch 2nd Line above fire

27
Q

Per Garden style Apartment Tactical plan, what is a consideration for RIT?

A

May be delayed to 2nd alarm, (e.g. if confirmed rescue or too many immediate needs, multiple exposures, etc…)