LRFPMD'S Flashcards
(30 cards)
How tall are LRFPMD’s?
Generally 3-7 stories
T or F
They are usually equipped with a standpipe but may not be, and rarely require a hand stretch from the pumper.
False
Usually not equipped with a standpipe system, thus requiring a hand stretched hoseline.
True or False
Because of the lower building height and heavy smoke conditions that usually occur in the attack stairway after the attack has begun, emphasis will generally be placed on venting the attack stair bulkhead after the approval of the IC.
True
When ordered, the venting of the attack stairs in LRFPMD will be accomplished by the _____and_____
1st and 2nd Roof FFs
True or False
Because of the lower building height and heavy smoke conditions that usually occur in the attack stairway after the attack has begun, emphasis will generally be placed on venting the attack stairway.
True
Unlike in HRFPMD’s, permission to vent the attack stairs may be given by the 1st due Ladder Company Officer operating in the fire apartment, in order to alleviate severe smoke conditions that are usually encountered.
FALSE
- PERMISSION MUST STILL BE GRANTED BY THE IC.*
- BULKHEAD MAY NOT BE VENTED UNTIL IC PERMITS
one major difference in tactics is the Roof FF’s proceeding to the roof INSTEAD of the apartment above the fire.
What is the priority order for roof access in a LRFPMD?
1) stair in an attached building
2) in an individual building with 2 separate sections protected by fire doors, use protected stairs, checking fire doors on fire floor and floor above to ensure they are closed
3) an enclosed evacuation stair
4) Aerial or Tower Ladder
At an advanced fire in a LRFPMD, the 1st Due Engine stretched an 1 3/4” hoseline to the 3rd floor to extinguish the fire. Every apartment door was within 50’ of every stairway on the fire floor and the CIDS said 1 3/4” hose was approved. Is this enough of a reason to stretch an 1 3/4”?
NO
Criteria for stretching 1 3/4” hose in a LRFPMD:
1) hallways are small enough that every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairway on the floor.
2) approved by Division Commander, entered into CIDS.
3) COMPATIBLE WITH FIRE CONDITIONS
***advanced fire on arrival negates the use of an
1 3/4” hoseline. MUST BE 2 1/2”
Tool assignment for the 1st Due Truck Officer consists of all but which?
Extinguisher, hook, axe or maul, Halligan, Hydra-Ram, SCBA’s carbon monoxide meter, TIC, search rope
search rope not included in tool assignment
note: it is included in 1st, 2nd due trucks tool assignment in HRFPMD’s.
1st Due Truck proceeds to the fire floor, the Officer will notify the IC about what?
What if there are two stairways?
- Notifies IC whether stairs are open or enclosed
- if there are 2 stairs, will notify the IC and Engine Officer of the attack stairway.
1st Due Truck determines attack stairs on his own.
Once the attack stair has been selected, all operations are to proceed from this stairway with the exception of_________?
Roof Firefighters using the evacuation stairs to reach the roof.
T or F
1st Due LCC selects the tools he deems necessary.
FALSE
**1st Due LCC brings a Halligan and an axe.
only time LCC tools are specific??
T or F
Because of the smaller size of LRFPMDS the 1st Due Ov/Chauffeur team stay together.
FALSE
*It is quicker to split and have each member survey the building from the opposite directions.
T or F
If the fire floor can be laddered, then the OV/Chauffeur team will continue to perform VEIS from the exterior. Often the 4th floor can be reached with a 35’ portable ladder.
TRUE
If no outside operations are possible, where are the OV/Chauffeur team going?
Proceed to the fire floor to team up with their Officer and assist in the search of the fire floor hallway and the fire apartment.
What if the 2nd Ladder Company is delayed AND not on the scene?
1st Due officer may send the OV/LCC team up to the apartment directly above the fire to provide horizontal ventilation from above if needed in fire apt, assistance in determining the fire apartment layout.
At isolated buildings with only one interior stairs and no adjoining building, how will the Roofman reach his position.
LCC will have to provide access via Aerial or Tower Ladder.
**OV may inititate the appropriate OV/LCC team tactics on his own until joined by LCC.
At isolated buildings with only one interior stairs and no adjoining building how with the Roofman reach his position.
LCC will have to provide access via Aerial or Tower Ladder.
**OV may initiate the appropriate OV/LCC team tactics on his own until joined by LCC.
What if the LCC cannot Ladder the building due to obstructions (fences, stanchions, etc) and the Roof FF must take the only stair in an isolated building?
This is a rare situation.
*Officer must decide whether or not roof ventilation is required.
*If stairway “is not an IDLH and safety permits”
he can order the Roof ff up the interior stairs.
*Fire apt door must be controlled and maintained closed by the Ladder Co Officer
*If stairs are an IDLH, roof must be teamed up
*Door to fire apartment MUST remain closed until Roof ff has communicated to their officer that they are on the roof in a safe area, and that the bulkhead door is closed.
When will the Roof FF remain on the roof until?
The fire is under control, interior stairway is safe to descend.
Who brings the KO curtain in a LRFPMD?
2ND DUE TRUCK, INSIDE TEAM
*along with same tools as 1st Due Truck
What areas of the fire building are the 2nd Due Truck responsible for?
ALL FLOORS ABOVE AND STAIRS ABOVE THE FIRE
Who brings the KO Curtain for a top floor fire?
2ND DUE ROOF
1st Due Roof FF Tool assignment:
Halligan Hook, Halligan, LSR and Life Belt
