Rowframes (except line placement)

Question 1

Rowframe
_________ stories
_________ wide
_________ deep

Answer 1

2-5 stories
20’-30’ wide
40’-60’ deep

Question 2

Rowframe
Brownstone type # of windows________
OLT type # of windows __________

Answer 2

brownstone type 3 window front ( no F.E)

OLT type 4 window front ( rear F.E.)

Question 3

Rowframes are made of what style construction?

Answer 3

Braced frame
or
Balloon Frame
PS interior similar to tenements and brownstones

Question 4

Rowframe. Where is fire extension going to be on the exterior of these buildings

Answer 4

fire unseen in air space formed from the furring strips between veneer&outer sheathing

Question 5

Rowframe size of cockloft?

Answer 5

1’ on height to tall enough to stand in.

Question 6

T/F Rowframes air/light shafts are found in most of these buildings?

Answer 6

ones of LONGER length

Question 7

Rowframe. Where is the scuttle usually found?

Answer 7

near the skylight over the stairs

PS many have a retail store on the 1st fl.

Question 8

T/F Rowframe cellar ceilings are confined to 1 building?

Answer 8

sometimes run MORE THAN 1 building with o separation.

PS this will endanger 2 OR MORE buildings

Question 9

What is a salient feature?

Answer 9

Common Cockloft

Question 10

Rowframe Major Defects?

Answer 10

Lack of fire stopping

large quantity of combustible material

Question 11

Rowframe. Major Factor?

Answer 11

Collapse

Question 12

T/F Rowframes. Rear walls can pull away and collapse in 1 section in the yard?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Rowframes. When the collapse of side walls is especially a concern?

Answer 13

Buildings in a row removed/demolished.
also corner buildings standing alone
Even when the walls are braced

Question 14

T/F Rowframes. When a fire burns out the 1st fl there is a serious danger of collapse especially corner buildings& buildings standing alone?

Answer 14

False
SERIOUS FIRE
ENTIRE 1st fl
PS I know it is cunty

Question 15

Rowframe 1st ladder general responsibilities?

PS check fl above if 2nd ladder delayed.

Answer 15

ops on fire floor
roof vent
visual check of sides/rear FROM ROOF
all horizontal and INITIAL vertical vent
check rear

Question 16

Rowframe 2nd ladder general responsibilities?

Answer 16

VEIS all floors above fire
check for extension
Confirm roof vent
Check/rear and sides
PS top fl fire  check exposures split company

Question 17

Rowframes Who checks for extension?

Answer 17

2nd due truck

Question 18

Rowframes. Top fl fire brownstone type. Where does 1 and 2 due inside teams go?

Answer 18

1st goes to top fl

2nd goes to exposures 2&4

Question 19

Rowframes. Top fl fire OLT type. Where does 1st and 2nd due inside teams go?

Answer 19

1st goes fire apt

2nd goes adjoining apt in the same building

Question 20

Rowframes. Who shall prevent the the front door from closing?

Answer 20

1st member Block door from closing.
Fully chocked when hoselines, stretched through
PS officer ensures doors are chocked open

Question 21

T/F Brick veneer and stucco and collapse in sections or complete unit?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Rowframe. Who maintains control of the door to the fire area?

Answer 22

1st due ladder officer.

PS he also controls ALL HORIZONTAL VENT

Question 23

Rowframe. When does the primary search start for the 1 due ladder officer?

Answer 23

from the seat of the fire

Question 24

Rowframe. 1st due ladder officer who does he tell of the fire location & any unusual layout?

Answer 24

Engine Officer

Question 25

Rowframe. 1st due Forcible Entry FF. What tools?

Answer 25

Axe/ Halligan Rabbit tool Flashlight HT

Question 26

Rowframe. Who does the IMMEDIATE search? | Who does search?

Answer 26

1st due irons | 1st due can

Question 27

Rowframe. !st due LCC tools?

Answer 27

HT Flashlight Tools he deems necessary

Question 28

Rowframe. LCC of ________ shall not impede return to pedestal.

Answer 28

Aerial | PS must notify Officer if leaving primary position

Question 29

Rowframe. LCC must notify who if unable to position apparatus for complete coverage?

Answer 29

IC | Only variation for known life hazard

Question 30

Rowframe. LCC 3 window front. What is he to do?

Answer 30

Aerial to roof WAIT for size up IF LSR go help NO LSR place ladder TOP FL

Question 31

Rowframe. LCC 3 window front. When is top fl. VEIS mandatory?

Answer 31

fire denies use of interior stairs no rear F.E. Only variations aerial/port rescue in FRONT or LSR

Question 32

Rowframe. LCC 3 window. When would vent to the top floor be delayed?

Answer 32

fire lapping from lower to upper fl. | Wait till darkened down

Question 33

Rowframe. LCC 4 window. Does he wait for roof size up?

Answer 33

NO

Question 34

Rowframe. LCC 4 window. AS we know he does not wait for roof size up where does he go with aerial?

Answer 34

Fire apt if fire on 3rd fl or above. | PS if fire on 1st or 2nd VEIS with portables

Question 35

Rowframe. LCC 4 windows after VEIS of the fire apt. complete. Where do u position aerial?

Answer 35

ADJOINING APT AND/OR FLOORS ABOVE. PS REMEMBER 3 WINDOW GOES TO TOP FL IMPORTANT

Question 36

Rowframe. Partitions that separate apts. are not fire stopped between __________ &__________. Resulting in heavy smoke in an apt NOT directly over fire apt.

Answer 36

ceiling of ONE fl and underside of floor above. | ON test day do not fall for 1st fl. big difference

Question 37

Rowframe. OV 4 window. What tools does he take?

Answer 37

6' hook Halligan Tool Flashlight HT

Question 38

Rowframe. OV top fl fire. What tools?

Answer 38

``` saw Halligan tool Flashlight HT NO HOOK ```

Question 39

Rowframe OV 4 windows. Where does he VEIS from?

Answer 39

Fire Escape if present (if unable to descend tell offi) or roof. THEN u assist in roof vent

Question 40

Rowframe. OV 4 windows. Rear rescue needed and no Fire Escape. Who do u notify?

Answer 40

Officer AND IC PS if can be done with portables tell IC size of ladder best route

Question 41

Rowframe. OV has to make decision of stay in rear or go to roof based on what?

Answer 41

``` ACRO : LIES LOCATION of fire fire/smoke in IMMEDIATE vicinity of victim EMOTIONAL state of victim SEVERITY of fire ```

Question 42

Rowframe. OV, If unable to enter and team up from the rear. What is next step?

Answer 42

Return to front team up with LCC for top fl VEIS

Question 43

Rowframe. The OV knows it is important to notify who of a rear Fire Escape?

Answer 43

Officer IC PS same for brownstones

Question 44

Rowframe. Roofman tools?

Answer 44

``` Halligan 6' Halligan Hook Light HT LSR ```

Question 45

Rowframe. Priority order for Roofman access to roof?

Answer 45

Aerial 2nd Aerial Adjoining Building (Not the Immediate Building)

Question 46

Rowframe. The roofman's 1st action when he gets to the roof?

Answer 46

check rear, courts and shafts | PS same for brownstones

Question 47

Rowframe. 1st due roof. U have trapped occupants, Who do u notify?

Answer 47

Officer, must be acknowledged | IF LSR required call LCC for assistance also have him reposition ladder for tie off if necessary

Question 48

Rowframe. The roofman has no occupants trapped, Who does he notify?

Answer 48

LCC | then notify the officer you are in position to vent

Question 49

Rowframe. Initial vertical vent must directed by who?

Answer 49

Ladder Company Officer | Initial vert includes bulkheads, skylights, scuttles

Question 50

T/F Rowframe. Vent windows to upper floors as directed by 1st due officer? PS use utility CORD.

Answer 50

False | by the officer responsible for that floor

Question 51

When can u descend a scuttle ladder?

Answer 51

Fire Under Control

Question 52

Rowframe. Roofman. Who do u notify that u are leaving the roof?

Answer 52

Your Officer | descend the aerial team up with LCC and VEIS top FL. No aerial be guided by company officer

Question 53

Rowframe. roofman. While waiting for the saw,What shall he do?

Answer 53

open returns | Vent top fl windows directed by officer

Question 54

Rowframe. Who actually utilizes the saw?

Answer 54

1st due roof AFTER completing initial duties

Question 55

Rowframe. Who is responsible for checking for fire extension?

Answer 55

2nd ladder

Question 56

Rowframe 2nd ladder general duties?

Answer 56

floors above fire fl check for fire ext check rear and sides reinforce laddering

Question 57

Rowframe 2nd truck. Fires on top fl in brownstone type?

Answer 57

split company examine exposures for ext. Inside team should operate in most severely exposed. PS officer can assign LCC to exposure

Question 58

Rowframe. 2nd due truck. OLT Type. Inside team top fl fire goes where?

Answer 58

Top fl. of fire building in adjoining apt. | PS if LCC is not needed for laddering assign him to exposure

Question 59

Rowframe. What must be given serious consideration in relation to fire extension?

Answer 59

Common Interior Shafts | Often covered at roof level

Question 60

Rowframe. 2nd due. inside team top fl fire. 3 window front. Canman takes what tools?

Answer 60

two 6'ft hooks in lieu of can. | Go to exposure may have to skip exposures

Question 61

T/F Rowframe. Top fl fires u can pull ceilings once a line is in place?

Answer 61

False | charged line

Question 62

Rowframe. 2nd due. top fl fire. 3 window front. LCC is not needed for laddering or outside ops. Where does he go?

Answer 62

into exposure as directed by officer. VEIS top fl and examine cockloft.

Question 63

Rowframe. 2nd OV Top fl fire tools? | Brownstone Type

Answer 63

6' hook Halligan Tool HT Flashlight

Question 64

Rowframe. 2nd OV Top Fl Fire. If not needed in front, What is the next step? Brownstone Type

Answer 64

Check Rear & INSURE VENTILATION rear F.E .Per Lad 3. VEIS TOP fl. NO F.E. tam up with LCC for exposure OR goto roof

Question 65

Rowframe. Who ensures ventilation is complete?

Answer 65

2nd OV

Question 66

Rowframe. 2nd roof, Top FL. fire. What tools? | Brownstone Type

Answer 66

Saw 6' Halligan hook PS if possible cut so at least 2 rooms vented. Afer initial cut start enlarging cut 1st OV saw&halligan

Question 67

Rowframe. 2nd due roof Top FL. fire, Brownstone type. Do u make examination holes?

Answer 67

yes in returns of EXPOSURES avoid those remote from fire PS report results ti officer& IC

Question 68

Rowframe. 2nd Inside team, top fl fire OLT. Where do they go?

Answer 68

Top FL of fire building adjacent | apartment for VEIS. Check cockloft

Question 69

Rowframe. 2nd LCC, top fl fire OLT. Where does he go?

Answer 69

Position apparatus. If not needed, goto exposure as directed by officer.

Question 70

Rowframe. 2nd OV, Top FL fire. Where does he go?

Answer 70

VEIS top fl

Question 71

Rowframe. 2nd due Roof, Top FL fire,OLT Type. What tools?

Answer 71

SAW 6' Halligan Hook PS 1st OV brings saw and halligan

Question 72

Rowframe. 2nd Roof, OLT type, Top FL. After initial holes are cut and opened, What is next?

Answer 72

Start enlarging hole and make examination holeS | in returns of EXPOSURES. Avoid those remote from fire. Results to IC& Officer.

Question 73

Rowframe. 1st ladder TL. LCC and OV shall go where?

Answer 73

LCC-Remain at pedestal. | OV- Basket

Question 74

Rowframe. 1st ladder is a TL. The OV when TL is USED FOR ROOF ACCESS, What tools are in the basket?

Answer 74

Saw | LSR

Question 75

Rowframe 1st ladder is TL. Brownstone Type. Does the OV wait for roof size up and what is proper placement of TL.

Answer 75

WAIT for size up. Roof-Fire FL-Top FL in that order PS OLT Type Wait for size up Roof-Fire FL

Question 76

Rowframe. 1st ladder is TL. How does Roofman get to the roof?

Answer 76

Basket 1st aerial Adjoining (not Immediate) PS life haz will negate TL basket roof access

Question 77

Rowframe. 1st ladder is TL, Brownstone type. Roofman after completion of roof duties, What?

Answer 77

Top Fl VEIS with O.V.

Question 78

Rowframe. 1st ladder is TL, OLT. Roofman after roof duties what is his next step?

Answer 78

vent fire apt from fire escape with 2nd roof or another FF

Question 79

Rowframe 2nd ladder to arrive and TL on the scene 1st due. The TL LCC will be on pedestal so 2nd LCC does what?

Answer 79

Examine Exposures assist with roof ops team up