Hose Line Placement

Question 1

Cellar fire in a brownstone First Line

Answer 1

Through the front door on the first floor then down to the cellar via the interior stairs

Question 2

Cellar fire in a brownstone Second Line

Answer 2

Through the front door on the first floor to back up the first line
If the first line was used to secure the first floor, the Second line will be stretched to the cellar via the interior cellar stairs to extinguish the fire

Question 3

Cellar fire in a brownstone Third Line

Answer 3

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 4

Fire on the First floor of a brownstone First line

Answer 4

Through the front door on the first floor to extinguish the fire

Question 5

Fire on the first floor of a brownstone Second Line

Answer 5

If not needed to back up the First Line, it shall be stretched through the front door on the second floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs

Question 6

Fire on the first floor of a brownstone Third Line

Answer 6

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 7

Fire on the Upper Floors of a Brownstone First Line

Answer 7

Through the front door on the second floor to the fire floor to extinguish the fire.

Question 8

Fire on the upper floors of a brownstone Second Line

Answer 8

Through the front door on the second floor to back up the first line

Question 9

Fire on the upper floors of a brownstone Third Line

Answer 9

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 10

Brownstone fully involved First Line

Answer 10

First arriving engine should drop two lines in front of the fire building and position the apparatus for possible use of the multiversal nozzle or to supply a tower ladder
Advance the first line into the fire building

Question 11

Brownstone fully involved Second Line

Answer 11

Advanced into the fire building to back up the first line

Question 12

Brownstone fully involved Third Line

Answer 12

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander and may be:
Advance into the fire building
Stretched to an involved exposure
Stretched through an uninvolved exposure to the rear yard of the fire building

Question 13

Cellar fire in a Rowframe first due

Answer 13

Through the front door on the first floor then down to the cellar via the interior cellar stairs
If unable to advance down to the cellar protect the public hall, interior stairs and the first floor
Advance to the top floor after cellar fire has been controlled by the second line

Question 14

Cellar fire in a Rowframe 2nd line

Answer 14

Through the front door on the first floor to back up the first line
If the first line has advanced into the cellar and a backup line is not needed then extinguish any fire on the first floor and advance to the top floor
If the first line is used to cover the first floor public hallway and a backup line is not needed the second line will be stretched into the cellar via the outside cellar entrance

Question 15

Cellar fire in a Rowframe third line

Answer 15

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 16

Fire in the First floor of a brownstone type Rowframe first line

Answer 16

Through the front door on the first floor to extinguish the fire

Question 17

Fire on the first floor of a brownstone type Rowframe second line

Answer 17

If not needed to back up the first line, it shall be stretched through the front door on the second floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs

Question 18

Third Line at a Rowframe fire

Answer 18

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander and may be
Advanced into the fire building
Stretched to an exposure
Stretched through an exposure to the rear yard
Supply a tower ladder

Question 19

Fire on the first floor of an OLT type Rowframe first line

Answer 19

Stretched to the location of the fire

Question 20

Fire on the first floor of an OLT type Rowframe second line

Answer 20

If not needed to back up the first line should be stretched to the floor above

Question 21

Fire on the upper floors of a Rowframe first line

Answer 21

Stretched to the location of the fire via interior stairs. Have enough line to cover the entire building

Question 22

Fire on the upper floors of a Rowframe Second line

Answer 22

If not needed to back up the first line, stretched to the top floor or the floor above. If fire is reported in an exposure stretch to that exposure

Question 23

Rowframe fully involved with fire in exposures first line

Answer 23

The first arriving engine should stretch a 3 1/2’ supply line for a TL and a line for entering the building
The first line is stretched into the fire building through the front door

Question 24

Rowframe fully involved with fire in exposures second line

Answer 24

The second line, if not needed to back up the first line, is stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure

Question 25

Rowframe fully involved with fire in exposures third line

Answer 25

If the second line is backing up the first line, the third line is stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure. If the second line is stretched to the most severe exposure, the third line is stretched to the top floor of the opposite exposure.

Question 26

Rowframe fully involved with fire in exposures fourth line

Answer 26

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 27

Vacant Rowframe in a row of occupied frames first line

Answer 27

The first arriving engine should stretch a 3 1/2’ supply line for a TL and a line for entering the most severe exposure
The first line is stretched to the most severe exposure

Question 28

Vacant Rowframe in a row of occupied frames second line

Answer 28

If the second line is not needed to back up the first line it should be stretched to the fire building or to the opposite exposure

Question 29

Vacant Rowframe in a row of occupied frames third line

Answer 29

The third line is stretched to the fire building or the opposite exposure depending on where the 2nd line was stretched

Question 30

Vacant Rowframe in a row of occupied frames fourth line

Answer 30

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander

Question 31

Vacant Rowframes in a row first line

Answer 31

The first arriving engine should stretch a 3 1/2’ supply line for a TL and a line for use on the exterior of the building
If necessary, the first engine can position the apparatus to use the multiversal. Consider in-line pumping in this situation.
The first line should initially be operated from the exterior until a TL, multiversal or heavy caliber stream can be put into operation. The line is then stretched into the most severe exposure.

Question 32

Vacant Rowframes in a row second line

Answer 32

If the second line is not needed to back up the first line it should be stretched into the most severe exposure or through an exposure to the rear yard of a fire building.

Question 33

Vacant Rowframes in a row additional lines

Answer 33

Stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander.

Question 34

HRFP multiple dwelling 1st due Engine

Answer 34

The ECC shall connect a 3 1/2’ line to the standpipe Siamese and charge the system if any evidence of fire is present
The officer and remaining firefighters take the elevator in Fireman service, if available, to at least two floors below the reported fire floor
Examine this floor for the following:
Scissor stairs correctly labeled; hallway layout and location of fire apartment
Best stairway from which to attack the fire and the number of lengths form the attack stairway to the fire apartment
The number of apartment doors and all turns required for the stretch to make it from the attack stairway to the fire apartment
Communicate with the truck officer to select the attack stairway and notify the 2nd Engine and IC of its designation
Charging the line:
If the ladder company has control of the fire apartment door; the line can be advanced to that location and charged
When the apartment door has been left open, the public hallway is now considered part of the fire area, the line should be charged before exiting the attack stairway.
If it is determined that the smoke and heat condition in the public hallway is due to a wind impacted fire the line should be stretched and charged in the attack stairwell. Follow procedures outlined in Wind Impacted Fires.
Engine companies shall not enter an IDLH without a charged line.
The Control firefighter of the 1st to arrive Engine will complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and remain at the standpipe outlet to provide orderly and accurate communications and continuity.

Question 35

HRFP multiple dwelling 2nd due engine

Answer 35

Upon arrival ensure the Siamese is supplied and provide assistance where necessary
Obtain post radio from the 1st arriving BC and bring it to the standpipe outlet where the 1st line is being connected. Establish a communication link on the command channel between the fire sector and the IC if necessary
Take elevator in Fireman service, if available, to at least two floors below the reported fire floor.
Examine this floor for the following:
Hallway layout and location of reported fire apartment
Length of stretch from attack stairs to fire apartment
The number of apartment doors and all turns required for the stretch to make it from the attack stairs to the fire apartment
Has the line been charged or will it be charged before leaving the stairway?
Support the 1st engine company in the following:
Assist in the stretch
Ensure sufficient lengths of hose available for advance into the fire apartment
Facilitate smooth advance onto the fire floor and into the fire apartment
Ensure proper water pressure
The 2nd engine officer must advise the IC when their members are assisting the first engine advance into the IDLH (for relief purposes) or when and where additional assistance is required on the first line.

Question 36

HRFP multiple dwelling 3rd Engine

Answer 36

Stretch the 2nd line when required. If a second line is not required notify the IC
The second line may be used to:
Back up the first line
Advance with the first line
Operate the high rise nozzle
Operate into a breach in the adjoining apartment wall while the first line is protecting the public hall
Go to the floor above due to auto exposure via windows or A/C sleeves
Operate on the floor above due to extension via utility voids or steam pipe risers

Question 37

HRFP multiple dwelling 4th due Engine

Answer 37

Support and assist the third engine company’s operation.

Question 38

HRFP multiple dwelling 5th Due Engine

Answer 38

Responsible for placing the High Rise Nozzle into operation if this alternate strategy is needed and authorized by the IC

Question 39

HRFP multiple dwelling CFRD engine

Answer 39

Report to the IC and standby with the FAST unit.

Question 40

LRFP multiple dwelling general line placement duties

Answer 40

Proper placement of the first hoseline requires a coordinated size-up and communication between the first engine and truck officer to determine the attack stairway
Fires in LRFPMDs may be extinguished using 1 3/4” or 2 1/2” hose, hand stretched from a pumper depending on the hallway length
If the hallway in these structures are small, every apartment door that is within 50’ of every stairway on that floor, 1 3/4” hose can be stretched from the pumper when compatible with conditions.
If a LRFP multiple dwelling has long hallways, that is, any away door is more than 50’ from any stairway on that floor, then the additional GPM from 2 1/2” hose may be needed and 2 1/2” hose should be stretched from the pumper.

Question 41

LRFP multiple dwelling First line

Answer 41

After size-up the first hose line should be stretched to the fire apartment via the attack stairway

Question 42

LRFP multiple dwelling 2nd due

Answer 42

The second line may be used for:
Back up the first line
Advance with the first line
Go to the floor above due to auto exposure via window or A/C sleeves
Operate on the floors above due to the extension via utility voids or steam pipe risers

Question 43

LRFP multiple dwelling additional lines

Answer 43

Additional lines shall be stretched as ordered by the IC
At fires requiring three lines, when the attack stairs already have two lines on them, the line can be hoisted via stair shaft windows with a utility rope

Question 44

A

Answer 44

A

Question 45

OLT Cellar fire first line

Answer 45

To cellar entrance door via interior
Remain at top of stairs to protect interior stairs
Advance into cellar only:
If fire is minor, or
No exterior entrance

Question 46

OLT Cellar fire 2nd line

Answer 46

Advanced into cellar via front or rear entrance
To interior entrance if First line has descended to cellar

Question 47

OLT store fire 1st line

Answer 47

2 1/2” may be considered. 1 3/4” may be more appropriate for fires in smaller commercial occupancies commonly found in OLT.
If necessary, use line to protect people on fire escape

Question 48

OLT store fire 2nd line

Answer 48

To entrance hallway
To floor above if not needed on fire floor

Question 49

OLT Apartment fire 1st line

Answer 49

To fire apartment via interior

Question 50

OLT apartment fire 2nd line

Answer 50

To fire floor to backup 1st line
Have enough hose to cover floor above

Question 51

NLT cellar fire first line

Answer 51

To cellar via exterior

Question 52

NLT cellar fire 2nd line

Answer 52

Backup 1st line

Question 53

NLT store fire 1st line

Answer 53

Into store

Question 54

NLT store fire 2nd line

Answer 54

Backup 1st line
To floor above when 1st line controls fire

Question 55

NLT apartment fire first line

Answer 55

Via interior to fire apartment

Question 56

NLT Apartment fire 2nd line

Answer 56

Via interior to backup first line
Have enough line to cover the floor above