Brownstones Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Characteristics of Brownstones
A
  1. 3-5 stories with a cellar, Interior of combustible construction while exterior of non-combustible material, 20-25’ wide, depths up to 60’, & Basement is considered 1st floor
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  1. The only room with two means of egress in Brownstones

2. Interior Wooden Stairs vs Open Interior Stairs

A
  1. First Floor Basement
  2. Interior Wooden stairs: connect cellar & 1st fl (basement) & 1st fl & 2nd fl (parlor)
    Open Interior: connect 2nd fl (parlor) & upper floors
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  1. 10’ Hooks may be needed on which floor for Brownstones
  2. Fire Escapes added or sprinklers installed in interior halls in lieu of secondary egress indicate _ vs sprinklers extended into individual rooms _
A
  1. 2nd floor Parlor

2. Converted to MD vs Bldgs converted to Rooming Houses

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  1. Immediate VES of _ floor is mandatory & considered one of the most important ops at Brownstone fires
  2. Where is scuttle ladder located in Brownstones
A
  1. Top floor

2. Usually in a closet

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  1. Cockloft space in Brownstones

2. 4 Modes of Extension to Adjacent Exposure “CCCY”

A
  1. 2-3’ in height & roof is pitched toward rear of bldg

2. Cellars due to beams of adjoining bldgs butting up against one another, Cockloft, Cornice, & Yankee gutter

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  1. Who shall ensure entry doors at street level chocked open
  2. Where does Primary Search begin in Brownstone fire
A
  1. When the entrance doors are self closing and equipped with a locking device, the first member through the door shall block the door, preventing it from fully closing or locking. The door shall be fully chocked open when hose lines are stretched through the door towards the fire area.

A) the life-saving rope is 9/16 inches in diameter. It is made of continuous filament of nylon with a length of 150 feet, weight of 14 1/2 pounds, and a working load of 600 pounds.
B) nylon rope is stronger than Manila rope of the same size
C) acceptance of the life Saving rope requires that it have a minimum breaking strength of 9000 pounds.
D) member should be aware that the actual length of the life-saving wrote may be less than the nominal length of 150 feet to due to natural shrinkage after several years in the field. Over a period of time some ropes have shrunk 15 to 25 feet2. Proceed to seat of fire & try to contain it w/can or closing door. Start search at this point

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  1. The 1st LCC positions Rig for complete coverage & raises AL to roof: Does he wait for completion of Roof Size Up before moving AL
A
  1. Yes- wait and see if Roof FF needs assistance w/LSR rescue. If not, then place AL to top fl for VES as necessary
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  1. Which window should be used for VES in front of the building for Brownstone fires
  2. If fire is on 3rd floor of a 4 story Brownstone, entry to top fl via AL may be negated until _
A
  1. One of two windows that open into a large room, NOT window over main entrance into the small room
  2. Fire darkened down & possibility of lapping fire has been eliminated
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  1. For Top floor fire in brownstone, AL shall be raised & positioned
  2. Once assured laddering is NOT needed or after VES has been completed, the LCC shall report to _
A
  1. To roof of exposure for use by Roof FF & OV

2. His Officer w/tools deemed necessary keeping in mind 6’ hooks expected for top floor fires

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  1. OV tools for top floor fire

2. Uses of 10’ Scissor Ladder for OV

A
  1. Saw is taken in lieu of 6’ Hook
  2. Venting in closed position, Access to 2nd fl for VES, Access to roof of 1 story setback, Acess for 3rd fl from Roof of setback for Vent, & Means for climbing fences
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  1. Rear rescue needed & portable laddering practical, OV shall “NSA”
    If Impractical OV shall go to roof & assist w/LSR or stay & comfort victim based on “ELFS”
A
  1. Notify IC, Size of ladder needed, Accessible route

If Impractical: Emotional state of victim, Location & severity of fire, Fire/Smoke condition in vicinity of victim

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  1. When no rear rescue is needed & OV is able to enter & search, they shall team w/another FF. If unable to team up _
A
  1. Return to front of building to team up w/LCC for top floor VES
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  1. If Brownstone has Rear Fire Escape the OV shall _

2. Top floor fire for OV

A
  1. Team up w/Roof FF to VES fire floor. If not needed proceed to VES floor above
  2. Proceed to roof w/saw & halligan. If possible descend fire escape & perform ventilation of top floor. If unable to descend notify Off & vent fire apt from roof
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  1. Roof FF Access to Roof
  2. When using AL for access to Brownstone roof, who assists LCC in set up
  3. What shall Roof FF do before checking rear
A
  1. AL, 2nd AL, Adjacent building
  2. Roof FF
  3. Vent skylight and draft stop
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  1. If LSR rescue req’d, the Roof FF shall contact _ for assistance
  2. What is opened last on roof for Brownstones
  3. Can Roof FF use scuttle to descend to lower floors
A
  1. LCC
  2. Scuttle cover
  3. No, unless fire is Under Control
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  1. 4 reasons Roof FF must call for a saw: Inability to vent roof due to…
  2. 2nd Ladder at Top floor fires
A
  1. No roof level skylight, Tarred over Roof level skylight, Dumbwaiters, & Penthouses (won’t have skylight)
  2. Check flrs below to make sure fire did not start on lower fl. Remain on lower flr until needed & do NOT block stairs
17
Q
  1. 2nd LCC at Brownstone fires
A
  1. Report to Turntable of 1st Ladder to assist & team up w/1st LCC for top fl VES. Position rig & place in PTO for Roof FF
18
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  1. 2nd OV at Brownstone fires
A
  1. Except for assisting IFO fire bldg with AL/PL for rescue, check rear for trapped occupants & ensure ventilation completed (especially if 1st Lad TL)
19
Q
  1. Top floor fire 2nd OV
A
  1. After checking rear report to roof to assist in venting/opening up, or go to an exposure as directed by Off. If rear fire escape, team up w/2nd Roof FF & enter apt above fire
20
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  1. How is 2nd Roof getting to roof & what tools is he taking for top floor fire
A
  1. If 1st AL is involved w/top fl VES- raise & use own AL as means to roof (attempt raising to exposure). Top fl fires- take saw w/6’ Halligan hook
21
Q
  1. 1st Due Lad Tower Ladder- LCC position

2. 1st Due OV for TL:

A
  1. Remain at pedestal for overall safety, control, & coordination
  2. Basket FF- if used for roof access Saw & LSR taken to roof. Wait for complete roof size up before repositioning to fire fl to vent. After venting fire fl reposition basket to top floor to vent
22
Q
  1. 1st Roof FF access to roof if 1st Lad is TL
A
  1. Basket, 2nd AL, Adjoining bldg (visible life negates initial use of TL basket). After roof ops team up w/OV for top fl VES
23
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  1. 2nd LCC at Brownstone fire if 1st Lad TL:
A
  1. Does NOT have to report to pedestal & may be assigned by Off to examine exposure, assist w/Roof ops, & Be available to team up w/another member if needed
24
Q
  1. Cellar fire Brownstones 1st HL
A
  1. Stretch via front door on 1st flr & down cellar via interior cellar stairs to extinguish fire. If fire has control of 1st fl or 1st fl & cellar HL must be stretched to 2nd fl via outside stairs
25
Q
  1. 2nd HL Cellar fire

2. 3rd HL for Cellar fires

A
  1. Stretched above fire, unless 1st HL used to secure stairs then stretched to extinguish fire
  2. Stretched as ordered by IC
26
Q
  1. Building fully involved: 1st Engine should _
A
  1. Drop 2 HL’s in front of fire bldg & position rig for possible multiversal noz or to supply TL
27
Q

1.3rd HL for Fully involved Brownstone fire

A
  1. if fire reported in exposure stretch to that exposure. If no exposure fire- stretch through an exposure to rear yard of fire bldg
28
Q
  1. Brownstone: Fire on 2 floors _

2. Heavy fire in basement and cellar

A
  1. Special call extra Eng & Truck

2. 2nd Alarm

28
Q

For a fire on the first floor in a brownstone the first hoseline should?

The second line should?

A

The first hose line stretched through the front door on the first floor (basement) to extinguish the fire.

The second line, if not needed to back up the first line, shall be stretched through the front door on the second floor (parlor) to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs.