2012 07 18 FireEngRadio

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Comment by Danny Sheridan on July 31, 2012 at 10:46am

I will be discussing this scenario on Fire Engineering Radio Monday August 6 at 1930 hours.

Comment by Danny Sheridan on July 31, 2012 at 10:41am

Shaft Fire in 3 Story Multiple Dwelling

Battalion Chief Daniel Sheridan FDNY

 

The Fire Department is receiving numerous calls for a report of smoke coming from a store on the 1^st floor of a 3 story Non Fire Proof Multiple Dwelling. The Building has 2 apartments per floor and 1 open unenclosed stairway.

• People are also reporting that the smoke is entering the floors above
• There are numerous people reporting that they are trapped in their apartments on the floors above the fire.
• Fire has also communicated to the interior air and light shaft on the floors above
• The windows in the shaft are beginning to fail and fire is getting into the rooms along the shaft

 

It is a Sunday Morning at 0600 hours.

The City Fire Department dispatches 3 engines, 1 ladder, a rescue and a Brigade Chief. Upon arrival the Chief is confronted with the following scenario.

 

Based upon the scenario depicted:

 

• Where would you set up the Command Post
• Which building would you consider the fire building and which is the exposure
• Why is this important to clarify
• What additional resources would you call for
• What are your Priorities:
  • 1^st
  • 2^nd
  • 3^rd
  • 4^th
  • 5th
  • Where would you place your Aerial Ladder(s)
  • Where would you stretch your first hose line , second hose line
  • How would you stretch your hose line(s)
  • Where is the most severe life hazard