Based on the picture above ask yourselves the following questions: (comments?)• Identify the construction features of the building that will help to increase or decrease fire spread.
• List any construction features that may impact the safety of crews operating in or around the building.
• Identify size-up information.
What does the situation tell you?
• What is the Benefit to be gained by taking the Risk?
• Is this a Go or No Go situation?
Are there any other considerations to assist our decision to Go or No Go?
Are there any other considerations to assist our decision to Go or No Go?
What is the destination of first attack hose line?
What is the destination of second hose line?
Where are you going to place ground ladders?
Where is the primary ventilation location?
What is the aerial ladder position?
What is the primary life hazard location?
What is the Interior fire spread problem?
What is the exterior fire spread problem?
Is there a Collapse hazard?
What is the worst case scenario?
As always if you have any pictures or ideas to submit please send us an email at rkuley@yahoo.com. Thanks to JJ Walsh (Batt 7/A) for the info above.
3 comments:
This appears to be a wood frame or ordinary constructed garden apartment. Both types of construction buy us time with respect to burn time and collapse potential. Because they are garden apartments, they will have common vertical voids and it has a common attic space that will spread fire. There is a brick firewall at the B1 and D1 exposures, which will aid in making a good stop with a coordinated attack. This is a fully involved unit. The survivability of people in fire unit is zero (no go), but good in exposures B1 and D1. The direction of smoke indicates the fire is moving toward D1. The first attack line should go to the D1 exposure. The exterior fire on side A, D1 should be knocked and then quickly enter to search, protect the stairs, and check for fire as you proceed to the top floor. A coordinated attack to open up and take an aggresive stand can stop the fire at this unit. Gaining access to knock down fire in the common attic is critical. The second line should go to the B1 exposure to work similar to those operating in D1. As additional units move in, back up the initial exposure crews as needed, then concentrate on a defensive attack of the fire unit. A well positioned deck gun, monitor and/or tower ladder is a good start and will require few resources. Don't waste time and water trying to knock this down with small lines. Alternative water supplies should be planned for. The engine on the hydrant should have considered a more effective spotting position. They have completely blocked the road. Ground ladders or aerials should be placed to the balcony areas on side Adam. Ground ladders should be place on the rear of all units with crews operating. Uneven terain and hose on the ground will create trip hazards and increased difficulty in placing ground ladders. Effective ventilation is occuring at the fire unit. There is probably no need to put people on the common roof, given the volume of fire and extension into the roof area. Work from the underside of the exposures and get a fast knock. Exeterior fire spread can be controlled using 1 3/4 or 2 1/2 lines and sweeping across side A and C. The primary collapse hazard is the unit involved and the roof area above. Crews in exposure B1 and D1 can continue to work cautiously. Open the ceilings and gain access to the attic to make a better determination. A 360 view is required to know the full extent of conditions. Worst case scenario is...well, just use your imagination.
If this was in my area, with the lack of manpower we have and a long wait for second due vol. companies, I would opt for a deck gun blitz through the front door hoping for a quick cool down, buying time for the cavalry to arrive, and allowing for my very limited crew to get in to either side structure for primary search. Life status is certainly doubtful in the fire building and an interior attack is unlikely at least with an 1 3/4.
First line 2.5 front attack. Second lines. Expo. both sides second floor. First Due Truck to Roof to D Expo for pos. cut. My thoughts are Time of day, Wind, multi Plugs for supply.
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