Ch 4 Ladder Company Ops Flashcards
(39 cards)
When entering a room to search, the door to the room shall be closed, after a quick check/sweep of the floor in the hall outside for any victims. The door shall then be kept closed until when?
The main body of fire has been extinguished.
2.1, 2.2
When is the primary function of the engine company to protect the interior stairs in a PD fire?
If MORE THAN 1 occupant is found on an UPPER floor.
note: IC shall ensure adequate staffing to effect their removal during this critical period.
2. 4
What is a quick way to check for the presence of a sole plate to determine if the building is balloon frame?
Remove a baseboard on an exterior wall. If none is found, treat as balloon construction.
(3.1)
It is common in balloon frame construction for fire to pass vertically via exterior wall channels created by the continuous studding. Fire will spread to the attic space and bypass intermediate floors.
True or False
True. 3.2)
Which Ladder company is generally responsible for roof ventilation in a flat roof PD?
Peaked Roof?
Flat roof- 1st due
Peaked roof-2nd Due
(4.1, 4.2)
What is the primary consideration for access to a cellar fire in a PD?
The entrance door providing QUICKEST access to the fire area.
(5.1)
T or F
The Ladder company officer conducting a search on the fire floor of a PD should be the only one to initiate the request for additional ventilation on that floor?
True. He controls the entire floor. (5.1 A.12)
Members proceeding to the rear in peaked roof operations must do a visual inspection of what?
Cellar windows, to determine interior fire conditions.
5.1
The OV of L-109 was made his way to the rear of a peaked roof PD because no aerial or portable ops were needed in front. Upon arrival back there he noticed window bars on the first floor windows and a rear entrance. He then notified his Officer. Was this action correct?
No. Immediately Notify IC of means of entry other conditions found. IC must special call an Engine, Truck so he is the logical person to notify.
(5.1. 5)
Which truck company initiates removal of window bars on both the front and rear of the building? Peaked-roof.
a) 1st Due Truck
b) Second Due
c) Special Called truck
1st Due Truck. Early in the operation if conditions allow. (search & rescue duties may preclude window bar removal) (5.1 5)
The Roof/Ov team up to VEIS from the exterior. After conducting a quick perimeter survey and finding no visible life hazard, they performed VEIS of an upper floor that was most likely to be occupied. They brought a portable ladder and a 6’ halligan hook and/or halligan for each member. Did they operate correctly?
Yes. (5.2)
In situations where size-up indicates an obvious occupied attic, who will utilize the aerial or TL to perform VEIS of the attic area?
1st LCC when teamed up with 2nd LCC or other available member.
(5.3 B5)
T or F
The 1st arriving LCC shall position the aerial to cover the front of the building. Perimeter searches will be handled by roof/ ov.
False.
Position aerial to cover 2 sides of the building.
(5.3 B)
L-111’s LCC heard reports that the fire had been knocked down on the first floor. No members inside the building were in immediate danger that would require the use of the aerial ladder, so he entered the dwelling to assist his company with searches. Was this the correct move?
No. Fire must be controlled AND no members in immediate danger. (same goes for TL LCC)
(5.3 B6)
A properly positioned TL can reach_______-
The front and side windows on the upper levels. (5.4 B note)
If possible, 2nd Due Truck Officer should communicate with the 1st Due Truck Officer to determine their location at a PD fire.
True or False.
not, if possible. “it is critical”
Who should the 2nd Due Truck Officer notify prior to proceeding to the floors above via the interior stairs?
“company officers operating on the fire floor”
c/r w MD’s says same.
c/r with Engine ops–says 2nd Due Engine Officer.
At top floor fires in attached exposures who is responsible for examining exposures for possible extension?
2nd due truck, general duties. (5.5)
T or F
In either Aerial rescue or TL rescue ops, if the 1st due roof/ov are in the front of the building, the 2nd Due roof/ov team will conduct perimeter searches, VEIS areas on an upper floor where in areas with the greates possible life hazards.
True.
T or F
Physically cutting and opening the roof is usually not considered an initial operation at peaked roof dwelling fires. The venting of all top floor windows is frequently sufficient for venting.
False.
The venting or removing of attic windows and louvers. (6.1)
note: this is normally assigned to the 2nd arriving ladder company.
At an advanced fire, the main objective is to place a _______ in front of the fire building.
Tower Ladder
6.2 1
When possible, the preferred position of the apparatus is parallel to the front of the building so the basket can be placed over the corner of the building. The turn table should be positioned to enable the basket to cover two sides. What 4 things does this facilitate?
1) rescue of occupants or members at 3rd and 4th levels.
2) Ventilation of the front and side
3) Entering the upper floors when stairs are unusable
4) Overhauling difficult to reach or unstable areas.
(6. 2 3)
Where should the basket be placed if the TL cannot be placed in the preferred position?
a) To the main gable
b) the attic window
c) in the driveway to cover both the fire building and an exposure
d) to the “valley” area.
d) to the “valley” area
where a hook ladder can reach the peak.
(6.2 4)
note: for aerials its “adjacent” to the “valley” area.
The aerial apparatus should be positioned to facilitate raising and extending the ladder over the corner of the building. What does this permit?
Maximum coverage of the front and one side of the building.
6.2 B2
