310.01 Terminology
Define the two modes of strategy and in which mode is a transitional attack.
Offensive and Defensive
Transitional attack is an offensive strategy
First Special
Position on the Alpha Side
Force entry and primary search
may also include: Laddering the building, or coordinated ventilation
1st Engine
Establish water supply and support FDC
Declare Attack stairwell
Advance line from one floor below the fire
Minimum PPE and Equipment
Full turnout with SCBA turned on
Atmospheric monitoring and Class B Extinguisher
3rd Engine
If needed support fire attack by pumping appliances
RIC
Define split foyer vs split level
Split foyer: front door entry to landing which goes directly up or down.
Split Level: Entry on ground level which typically is the family room and kitchen, with a half set of stairs to the left or right leading to bedrooms or basement.
Second Engine
Ensure water supply for first engine
If IRIC is not in place, set up IRIC
Secondary attack line
2nd Engine
Assist 1st engine with water supply and/or support additional FDCs
Set up IRIC until RIC is established
Assist 1st engine with hoseline deployment and fire attack
Minimum distance for staging apparatus
330 Feet
1st Tanker
Nurse Tanker
Drop folding tanks at the end of the driveway
Name 3 out of the 5 Basement Types
1. Walk out
2. Walk up
3. Look out
4. Window Wells
5. No basement
Second Special
Position on Charlie side if possible (or opposite of first special)
Ladders and Utility Control
Coordination with 1st special to assist in their tasks
2nd Special
Position on Charlie side or opposite of first special
Assist first special with clearing the attack stairwell, forced entry and primary search.
Flexible, stainless steel pipe used to supply natural gas and propane in residential, commercial and industrial structures.
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
2nd Tanker
Supply water to supply lines, appliance, or nurse tanker to support fire ground operations.
Name 4 out of the 7 Status Benchmarks
1. IRIC Established
2. RIC established
3. Primary Complete
4. Secondary Complete
5. Water on the fire
6. Fire under control
7. Fire out
5th Engine
Ensure water supply for 4th Engine
Assist 4th engine with line placement or pull a backup line for the 4th engine.
3rd Special
RIC
Lighter then air with a flammable range of 3-15%
Natural Gas
4th Engine
Establish Dump Site
Draft from folding tanks or support relay ops to supply water to the fire scene
Name 5 out of the 7 Safety Red Flags
1. Non-tactical ventilation (self venting)
2. Fire in the attic
3. Fire in the basement
4. Operating above the fire
5. Reports of high heat
6. Reports of zero visibility
7. Reports of "we can't find the fire"
Third Special
RIT
3rd Engine
Establish Lobby Control
Ensure attack stairwell is clear of civilians
Heavier then air
Expansion rate of 270:1
Explosive range 2-9 %
LPG - Liquid propane gas
5th Engine
Establish fill site
Draft from static water source to fill tanker shuttle