Brownstones

Question 1

1. Characteristics of Brownstones

Answer 1

1. 3-5 stories with a cellar, Interior of combustible construction while exterior of non-combustible material, 20-25’ wide, depths up to 60’, & Basement is considered 1st floor

Question 2

1. The only room with two means of egress in Brownstones

2. Interior Wooden Stairs vs Open Interior Stairs

Answer 2

1. First Floor Basement
2. Interior Wooden stairs: connect cellar & 1st fl (basement) & 1st fl & 2nd fl (parlor)
   Open Interior: connect 2nd fl (parlor) & upper floors

Question 3

1. 10’ Hooks may be needed on which floor for Brownstones
2. Fire Escapes added or sprinklers installed in interior halls in lieu of secondary egress indicate _ vs sprinklers extended into individual rooms _

Answer 3

1. 2nd floor Parlor

2. Converted to MD vs Bldgs converted to Rooming Houses

Question 4

1. Immediate VES of _ floor is mandatory & considered one of the most important ops at Brownstone fires
2. Where is scuttle ladder located in Brownstones

Answer 4

1. Top floor

2. Usually in a closet

Question 5

1. Cockloft space in Brownstones

2. 4 Modes of Extension to Adjacent Exposure “CCCY”

Answer 5

1. 2-3’ in height & roof is pitched toward rear of bldg

2. Cellars due to beams of adjoining bldgs butting up against one another, Cockloft, Cornice, & Yankee gutter

Question 6

1. Who shall ensure entry doors at street level chocked open
2. Where does Primary Search begin in Brownstone fire

Answer 6

1. 1st Lad Officer

2. Proceed to seat of fire & try to contain it w/can or closing door. Start search at this point

Question 7

1. The 1st LCC positions Rig for complete coverage & raises AL to roof: Does he wait for completion of Roof Size Up before moving AL

Answer 7

1. Yes- wait and see if Roof FF needs assistance w/LSR rescue. If not, then place AL to top fl for VES as necessary

Question 8

1. Which window should be used for VES in front of the building for Brownstone fires
2. If fire is on 3rd floor of a 4 story Brownstone, entry to top fl via AL may be negated until _

Answer 8

1. One of two windows that open into a large room, NOT window over main entrance into the small room
2. Fire darkened down & possibility of lapping fire has been eliminated

Question 9

1. For Top floor fire in brownstone, AL shall be raised & positioned
2. Once assured laddering is NOT needed or after VES has been completed, the LCC shall report to _

Answer 9

1. To roof of exposure for use by Roof FF & OV

2. His Officer w/tools deemed necessary keeping in mind 6’ hooks expected for top floor fires

Question 10

1. OV tools for top floor fire

2. Uses of 10’ Scissor Ladder for OV

Answer 10

1. Saw is taken in lieu of 6’ Hook
2. Venting in closed position, Access to 2nd fl for VES, Access to roof of 1 story setback, Acess for 3rd fl from Roof of setback for Vent, & Means for climbing fences

Question 11

1. Rear rescue needed & portable laddering practical, OV shall “NSA”
   If Impractical OV shall go to roof & assist w/LSR or stay & comfort victim based on “ELFS”

Answer 11

1. Notify IC, Size of ladder needed, Accessible route

If Impractical: Emotional state of victim, Location & severity of fire, Fire/Smoke condition in vicinity of victim

Question 12

1. When no rear rescue is needed & OV is able to enter & search, they shall team w/another FF. If unable to team up _

Answer 12

1. Return to front of building to team up w/LCC for top floor VES

Question 13

1. If Brownstone has Rear Fire Escape the OV shall _

2. Top floor fire for OV

Answer 13

1. Team up w/Roof FF to VES fire floor. If not needed proceed to VES floor above
2. Proceed to roof w/saw & halligan. If possible descend fire escape & perform ventilation of top floor. If unable to descend notify Off & vent fire apt from roof

Question 14

1. Roof FF Access to Roof
2. When using AL for access to Brownstone roof, who assists LCC in set up
3. What shall Roof FF do before checking rear

Answer 14

1. AL, 2nd AL, Adjacent building
2. Roof FF
3. Vent skylight and draft stop

Question 15

1. If LSR rescue req’d, the Roof FF shall contact _ for assistance
2. What is opened last on roof for Brownstones
3. Can Roof FF use scuttle to descend to lower floors

Answer 15

1. LCC
2. Scuttle cover
3. No, unless fire is Under Control

Question 16

1. 4 reasons Roof FF must call for a saw: Inability to vent roof due to…
2. 2nd Ladder at Top floor fires

Answer 16

1. No roof level skylight, Tarred over Roof level skylight, Dumbwaiters, & Penthouses (won’t have skylight)
2. Check flrs below to make sure fire did not start on lower fl. Remain on lower flr until needed & do NOT block stairs

Question 17

1. 2nd LCC at Brownstone fires

Answer 17

1. Report to Turntable of 1st Ladder to assist & team up w/1st LCC for top fl VES. Position rig & place in PTO for Roof FF

Question 18

1. 2nd OV at Brownstone fires

Answer 18

1. Except for assisting IFO fire bldg with AL/PL for rescue, check rear for trapped occupants & ensure ventilation completed (especially if 1st Lad TL)

Question 19

1. Top floor fire 2nd OV

Answer 19

1. After checking rear report to roof to assist in venting/opening up, or go to an exposure as directed by Off. If rear fire escape, team up w/2nd Roof FF & enter apt above fire

Question 20

1. How is 2nd Roof getting to roof & what tools is he taking for top floor fire

Answer 20

1. If 1st AL is involved w/top fl VES- raise & use own AL as means to roof (attempt raising to exposure). Top fl fires- take saw w/6’ Halligan hook

Question 21

1. 1st Due Lad Tower Ladder- LCC position

2. 1st Due OV for TL:

Answer 21

1. Remain at pedestal for overall safety, control, & coordination
2. Basket FF- if used for roof access Saw & LSR taken to roof. Wait for complete roof size up before repositioning to fire fl to vent. After venting fire fl reposition basket to top floor to vent

Question 22

1. 1st Roof FF access to roof if 1st Lad is TL

Answer 22

1. Basket, 2nd AL, Adjoining bldg (visible life negates initial use of TL basket). After roof ops team up w/OV for top fl VES

Question 23

1. 2nd LCC at Brownstone fire if 1st Lad TL:

Answer 23

1. Does NOT have to report to pedestal & may be assigned by Off to examine exposure, assist w/Roof ops, & Be available to team up w/another member if needed

Question 24

1. Cellar fire Brownstones 1st HL

Answer 24

1. Stretch via front door on 1st flr & down cellar via interior cellar stairs to extinguish fire. If fire has control of 1st fl or 1st fl & cellar HL must be stretched to 2nd fl via outside stairs

Question 25

1. 2nd HL Cellar fire | 2. 3rd HL for Cellar fires

Answer 25

1. Stretched above fire, unless 1st HL used to secure stairs then stretched to extinguish fire 2. Stretched as ordered by IC

Question 26

1. Building fully involved: 1st Engine should _

Answer 26

1. Drop 2 HL's in front of fire bldg & position rig for possible multiversal noz or to supply TL

Question 27

1.3rd HL for Fully involved Brownstone fire

Answer 27

1. if fire reported in exposure stretch to that exposure. If no exposure fire- stretch through an exposure to rear yard of fire bldg

Question 28

1. Brownstone: Fire on 2 floors _ | 2. Heavy fire in basement and cellar

Answer 28

1. Special call extra Eng & Truck | 2. 2nd Alarm

Question 29

1st due LCC (AERIAL) BROWNSTONES/ROWFRAME (3 window front)

Answer 29

- place aerial to roof - WAIT for roof size up - if LSR rescue LCC helps - no LSR rescue top floor VEIS with 2nd LCC - for top floor fire in BROWNSTONES, aerial to roof of exposure - once assured that no laddering needed, or after VEIS has been completed, LCC will report to officer (TOP FLOOR FIRE)

Question 30

1st Due LCC (AERIAL) ROWFRAME (OLT TYPE)

Answer 30

-raise aerial to roof for access - after roof FF reaches roof, reposition aerial for fire apt if fire is 3rd floor or above, below 3rd use portables. Teamed with 2nd due LCC. - don't wait for roof size up - once VEIS of fire apt complete, use aerial for VEIS of other apts and floor above -

Question 31

2nd LCC (aerial) Brownstone

Answer 31

- reports to turntable are of 1st due to assist of if necessary team up for top floor VEIS. - position apparatus and place in PTO for use by roof FF - when no longer needed for laddering ops at front of building or aerial, goes to work as directed by CO - may need to help 1st due is LSR rescue needed

Question 32

1st due OV (aerial) Brownstone Tools: 6'hook (Roof FF takes Halligan Hook) Halligan tool Flashlight

Answer 32

-assist LCC in front with rescue in front if needed -no front rescue go to rear and check for life hazard, perform outside vent of floors within reach -rear rescue needed notify CO and IC - no rear rescue VEIS with another member - no member available return to front and team up with LCC for top floor VEIS - buildings have FE operate as per ladders 3 TOP FLOOR FIRE - saw to roof with Halligan -If possible, descend FE for VEIS of top floor with 2nd sue OVER -unable to descend notify CO and vent from roof

Question 33

1st due roof Brownstone Tools: 6' Halligan hook Halligan LSR

Answer 33

Vent skylight, roof scuttle covers, windows to upper floors as directed by ladder officer responsible for the top floor If building has FE team up with OV as per Ladders 3 No FE, roof FF will descend aerial and team up with the LCC for VEIS of top floor

Question 34

2nd due OV (aerial) Brownstone Tools: same as first due

Answer 34

- check rear for trapped occupants and assure ventilation is complete - assist in front with laddering with LCC - not needed for ladder ops, report to officer above the fire TOP FLOOR FIRE: After checking rear report to roof to assist in ventilation and opening of roof or into exposure as directed by their officer FE present operate as per ladders 3 with 2nd roof and VEIS apartment directly over fire apartment from FE

Question 35

1st due OV ( TOWER LADDER) Brownstone

Answer 35

- operate in basket - saw and LSR brought to roof in basket - wait for roof size up - after roof size up reposition basket for ventilation of FIRE FLOOR - after ventilation of FIRE FLOOR reposition for TOP FLOOR VEIS - team up with Roof FF

Question 36

2nd due LCC (1st arriving is TL) Brownstone

Answer 36

Need not report to pedestal May be assigned to: Examination of exposures Assist with roof ops Be available to team up with another member, if needed

Question 37

Building Fully Involved Brownstone

Answer 37

1st engine drop two lines. Bothe lines go into fire building