Tactics II

Rescue Mode

immediate action could prevent the loss of life or serious injury. Exemption from the 2in/2out regulations and such action must only be permitted when no less than three personnel (2in/1out) are present

Use the words "rescue" and "removal" as tools to communicate the severity of the situation to other units. A rescue requires _________; a removal implies ____________________________________.

immediate actions assisting the occupants after fire suppression has been addressed

1st Ladder

- Assess roof stability prior to initiating vertical ventilation

2nd Engine

- Ensure supply - lay a stand-by line (backup line) - Maintain 2in/2out while supporting attack line

2nd Ladder

- Primary Search - Assist first arriving ladder company with ventilation

5 common reasons why a front door attack may not be utilized are:

- Seat of the fire is on the exterior - Water can best be applied to first reduce the energy output of the fire through another opening or access point - the fire attack mode is defensive - There is a rescue - There is an advanced basement fire that was not seen from the street

Advantages of a direct fire attack with straight/solid stream

- better visibility - bigger droplet size - more water on fuel/flame - less steam - quicker more definite knockdown

Advantages of current hose beds:

- easy deployment - large area require more than 150' preconnects - bulk beds meet the need for extended stretches - Focus is first line laid - Speed is critical - Operations centered around back of rig - Engines are spot based on hydrant position - quicker deployment - quicker overhauling of supply

1st Engine

- establish command - address supply - lay the first attack line - size-up

3rd Engine

- exposure line

Other ladder functions

- laddering - Forcible Entry - Overhaul - Utilities - Salvage

Rule of thumb to follow for hose deployment single family

1st line: lowest involved floor 2nd line: back up first 3rd line: to the upper floors if other lines are making good progress

Offensive Mode

IC's assessment that the situation is acceptable to commit firefighting personnel and equipment to interior structural firefighting operations with the intent to search the structure and quickly bring the fire under control.

Defensive Mode

IC's assessment that the situation is not safe for conducting interior fire attack operations.

Center hallway apartments

One main entrance with one or two exit doors, atleast 2 stairwells, dry standpipes with riser High life hazards, numerous alarms, rapid fire extension via exterior, heavy smoke

4th Engine

RIC

Garden Apartment

Shared exterior entrances, garages unlikely, possible common attic

Townhomes

Single entrance, no shared walkways or balconies, multiple stories, garage/covered area

2in/2out exemption

When rescue of a KNOWN occupant is required.

Coordination between Companies operating on separate floors is paramount. Prior to a Company ascending above a fire to check for exposures, they must ___________________________________________. If they are, _________________________. If not, ____________________________. Additionally, the Company(s) operating on the fire floor should be cognizant of ____________________________.

be sure that the Companies engaged in fire attack are having success the exposure company should ascend they should advise command protecting egress for the crews on the upper floors

Commercial structure fires will require higher __________. Be prepared to lay multiple __________________ to ensure adequate fire flow. Large area commercial buildings also have a risk of truss collapse due to __________, ________, and the potential for _____________ space.

fire flows supply lines from different hydrants machinery on roof or false ceilings large common attic

The door control position monitors _____________, advises the IC of _____________________, _______________, feeds hose to the ________________, maintains __________________________________ and ____________________.

interior conditions any fire changes (good or bad), assists with hose advancement Attack team situational awareness of location of attack team flow path with the door

At least one ___________________________ should be provided whenever there are ongoing firefighting operations above ground level.

secondary means of egress