PD's/Chapter 2- SIZE UP

Question 1

Size Up?

Answer 1

begins with the receipt of the alarm and continues until the fire is under control

Question 2

The distances between PD areas are _____than other areas of the city._____may be operating alone for longer periods of time?

Answer 2

GREATER

FIRST ARRIVING UNITS

Question 3

PD’s are intended to be occupied by one or 2 families…?

Answer 3

they are often illegally converted into SRO’S OR MD’s with the possibility of living areas being found in cellars and /or attic areas

Question 4

Indications of multiple families may be..?

Answer 4

• number of electrical meters
• several mailboxes
• fire escapes
• multiple entrance doors
• numerous cars

Question 5

Indications of attic occupancy?

Answer 5

• dormer
• adequate height -7 feet
• ac unit
• windows of fair size
• curtains/drapes

Question 6

PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION..?

Answer 6

LIMITS FIRE EXTENSION

Question 7

Balloon Frame Construction..?

Answer 7

LACKS FIRE STOPPING between floors on exterior walls, allows rapid fire extension

Question 8

Open Lightweight construction..?

Answer 8

will lead to EARLY COLLAPSE

Question 9

If an UPPER FLOOR window is inaccessible due to size or construction and cannot be entered….?

Answer 9

notify LCO and these rooms will be searched by interior teams

Question 10

Porch and Garage Roofs of Normal wood frame construction…?

Answer 10

may provide a suitable platform from which to work

-members shall NOT USED PORCH/GARAGE ROOFS CONSTRUCTED OF ALUMINUM OR SIMILAR LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS

Question 11

Windows with sills approximately chest high may required a drop of 5-6 feet to floor level..thus?

Answer 11

immediately upon entering, consider placing a dresser, chair or another piece of furniture below this window to assist in egress

Question 12

Roof Design…?

Answer 12

outside LADDER OPS are predicated on whether the roof is FLAT OR PEAKED…this infO must be transmitted with signal 10-75, if it can be determined upon arrival