Strip Shopping Center Manual Flashcards
What a collapse zone?
One and a half times the buildings height.
Define Plenum Space?
Space between the roof line and the suspended ceiling.
Positioning and roles for 1st due Engine
Layout from hydrant, position on Alpha side leaving room for a truck.
2nd Due Engine positioning and roles
Position to secure water supply to 1st Engine, as well as supply FDC’s (if equipped)
3rd Due Engine Positioning and Roles
Position in rear if possible, charge FDC’s in the rear if equipped, secondary water supply
4th Due Positioning and Reaponsibilities
Position out of the way and assume RIT unless needed to complete secondary water to 3rd Engine
1st truck Positioning and Responsibilities
Position in front of involved store, deploy ground ladders, access roof, and set up Master Stream if applicable.
If possible let the _______ position on the Alpha side for mobile ground-level heavy caliber streams.
Tower Ladder
2nd Truck positioning and roles
Position in the rear with primary goal of gaining access to roof.
What is the most significant concern in Strip Shopping Center Fires?
Horizontal Fire Spread
When working on the roof, at least ____ additional means of egress must be provided?
One
2 PPV fans may be used to pressurize the effected occupancies and flow smoke out of the structures and exposures, using seperate entrances, what must be done to properly mitigate smoke when utilizing this straregy?
Both fans must be turned on at the SAME time.
