***FFP WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN FPMDs Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the 5 conditions that MUST be present for a WIF to occur?
1 Wind
2 Fire in an apartment
3 Failed or opened window in the fire room
4 Fire Apt. door leading to the public hall left open or not fully closed
5 An area of LP such as an open stairwell door, or an opened apt. door to the opposite side of the public hallway from the fire apt. aka Flow Path 2.2
When wind impacted fire conditions exist in a FPMD, the IC shall notify___so this information can be relayed to all responding units.
notify the Borough Dispatcher so…
2.1
The term Flow Path describes the movement of fire, heat and smoke from an area of___pressure (the fire area) to an area of ___pressure (all areas other than thee fire area).
High Pressure to Low Pressure
2.2 Note
The impact of the wind will be affected by what 3 things?
1 Size of the window opening
2 The Fuel Load
3 The stage of the fire when the window failed
2.2 Note
What is key to preventing a fire in a FPMD from becoming wind impacted?
Eliminating the flow path by keeping the stairwell doors and apt doors opposite the fire apt. closed. 2.2.1
What is the one factor the FDNY does not have control over?
An occupant in another apartment opening their apt door, especially on the opposite side of the fire apartment. 2.2.11
T/F It does NOT take high winds to dramatically increase fire conditions inside the building.
TRUE
3.2.1
The classic ventilation profile of a wind impacted fire is:
Fire or smoke visible inside the fire apartment that is not venting out of an open or failed window is a potentially dangerous, life threatening conditioning.3.2.2
T/F By keeping the apartment door open and opening window, the roof FF will be able to simulate how the wind will flow through the apartment.
TRUE
3.3.5
Any exterior stream MUST be directed at the___ of he main fire area.
CEILING
4.2.2
When using the “Flanking Attack” when the door to the fire apt. is left OPEN, the hoseline is stretched to the adjoining apt how?
Hoseline is stretched from the floor below via an exterior window or balcony using a utility rope. 4.2.4 A
When using the “Flanking Attack” when the door to the fire apt. is CLOSED, how is the hoseline stretched to the adjoining apt.?
the hoseline will be stretched via the fire floor public hallway into the adjoining apt to operate in the fire apt.
4.24.B
Who may be assigned to force entry into the apt. below the fire apt. in order to secure the ropes of the WCD and or provide access for the HRN Engine Co.?
FFs from a Ladder, Rescue, or Squad equipped w FE Tools. 4.55
In most cases, what would be the first tactic used due to its availability and time it takes to deploy. KO Curtain or HRN?
KO Curtain
5.1 D
Once confirmation is received that the alternate strategy has been successfully implemented, Approval to enter the the public hallway must be given by who?
by the IC, Operations Section Chief or Fire Sector Supervisor
5.1E
Once at the door with a charged hose line who enters first?
The Engine Company MUST enter first followed by the Ladder co.
5.1E
Who makes the decision to enter the fire apartment?
The IC or Fire Sector Supervisor
