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MODULE 6:MODULE 6:

PRIVATE DWELLING PRIVATE DWELLING SIMULATIONSSIMULATIONS

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OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

Identify the unique Identify the unique construction factors of construction factors of single-family dwellings.single-family dwellings.

Recognize the basicRecognize the basicproblems that need to beproblems that need to beaddressed when addressed when single-family dwellings aresingle-family dwellings areinvolved in fire.involved in fire.

Wall ConstructionWall ConstructionRoof AssembliesRoof Assemblies

Floor AssembliesFloor AssembliesEntryEntry

Module 6Module 6OverviewOverview

Life Hazard and VictimLife Hazard and VictimLocationLocation

Extension Into VoidExtension Into VoidSpacesSpaces

Extension ThroughExtension ThroughLiving SpacesLiving Spaces

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Use the Communications Use the Communications Model while performing the Model while performing the role of a firefighter, officer, role of a firefighter, officer, or dispatcher.or dispatcher.

Use the Command Use the Command Sequence inSequence inDecisionmaking.Decisionmaking.

SimulationsSimulations



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Determine strategy, select Determine strategy, select tactics, and operate within tactics, and operate within an appropriate ICS an appropriate ICS organization.organization.

Effectively use the TacticalEffectively use the TacticalAction Model and make Action Model and make appropriate risk/benefit appropriate risk/benefit decisions.decisions.




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REVIEW OF REVIEW OF REQUIRED REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

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From Managing Company From Managing Company Tactical Operations: PreparationTactical Operations: Preparation

• The Communications Model The Communications Model

• Building construction and fire Building construction and fire behaviorbehavior

• The Quick Access Prefire Plan The Quick Access Prefire Plan (QAP)(QAP)

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From Managing Company Tactical From Managing Company Tactical Operations: DecisionmakingOperations: Decisionmaking

• The command sequenceThe command sequence

• The Incident Command SystemThe Incident Command System

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The Incident Command SystemThe Incident Command System

COMMANDCOMMAND

STAGINGSTAGING

SAFETYSAFETY

LIAISONLIAISON

INFORMATIONINFORMATION

DIVISIONDIVISION GROUPGROUP

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From Managing Company Tactical From Managing Company Tactical Operations: TacticsOperations: Tactics• The principles of the various tactical The principles of the various tactical

operationsoperations

• The Tactical Action ModelThe Tactical Action Model

• The coordination of tactical operationsThe coordination of tactical operations

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SINGLE-FAMILY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGSDWELLINGS


Definition of a Single-Family Definition of a Single-Family DwellingDwelling

A structure designed for occupancy A structure designed for occupancy and use as a residence for one and use as a residence for one familyfamily

• Detached dwellingsDetached dwellings

• Attached dwellingsAttached dwellings






SPECIAL SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

FACTORS OF SINGLE-FACTORS OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGSFAMILY DWELLINGS


Wall ConstructionWall Construction

• MasonryMasonry

• FrameFrame

• Knee wallsKnee walls

• Other void spacesOther void spaces


Knee WallsKnee Walls

DormerDormer

Void Void SpaceSpace

KneeKneeWallsWalls

Void Void SpaceSpace


Roof AssembliesRoof Assemblies

• Flat roofFlat roof

• Pitched roofPitched roof

• Roof coveringRoof covering




Floor AssembliesFloor Assemblies• Support systemsSupport systems

• Floor coveringsFloor coverings


EntryEntry

• DoorsDoors

• WindowsWindows

• Security devicesSecurity devices


COMMONCOMMONPROBLEMS IN PROBLEMS IN

SINGLE-FAMILY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGSDWELLINGS


Common ProblemsCommon Problems

Life hazard and victim locationLife hazard and victim location

• Sleeping areasSleeping areas

• Escape routesEscape routes

• Closets and under bedsClosets and under beds


Common Problems (cont'd)Common Problems (cont'd)Extension of fire, heat, and smokeExtension of fire, heat, and smoke• Open stairsOpen stairs• VoidsVoids• Outside structureOutside structure• Room to roomRoom to room


Common Problems (cont'd)Common Problems (cont'd)Structural deterioration and collapseStructural deterioration and collapse• Weakened structural elementsWeakened structural elements– RoofsRoofs– FloorsFloors– Exterior wallsExterior walls

• Lightweight constructionLightweight construction• Structural deficienciesStructural deficiencies


BASICBASICTACTICSTACTICS


First Floor FireFirst Floor Fire• Primary search and rescuePrimary search and rescue

• Ventilate to support the primary Ventilate to support the primary search, then to support other search, then to support other strategiesstrategies

• Interior fire attack from unburned Interior fire attack from unburned to burnedto burned

• Check for extension on all six sidesCheck for extension on all six sides


Basement FireBasement Fire• Primary search and rescuePrimary search and rescue• Ventilate first floor to maintain Ventilate first floor to maintain

control of operating areacontrol of operating area• Ventilate basementVentilate basement• Fire flow optionsFire flow options• Interior stairs act as a chimneyInterior stairs act as a chimney• Safety issuesSafety issues


Second/Third Floor FiresSecond/Third Floor Fires• Second floor with third floor above, Second floor with third floor above,

treat as a first floor fire that often treat as a first floor fire that often needs ladder support for various needs ladder support for various tacticstactics

• Top floor with attic/attic space Top floor with attic/attic space above, treat as a second floor fire above, treat as a second floor fire with possible extension to the with possible extension to the attic/attic spaceattic/attic space


Attic FireAttic Fire• Attack fire from floor belowAttack fire from floor below

• Pull ceiling from doorway and Pull ceiling from doorway and extinguish fireextinguish fire

• Ventilate horizontallyVentilate horizontally

• Ventilate vertically Ventilate vertically onlyonly on on large attic arealarge attic area


Attached Garage FireAttached Garage Fire• Keep fire from entering main living Keep fire from entering main living

areaarea• Provide handlines to main living area Provide handlines to main living area

and garageand garage• Pull walls and ceilings to prevent Pull walls and ceilings to prevent

extensionextension• When truss construction assumed, When truss construction assumed, dodo

notnot get on or under roof assembly if get on or under roof assembly if well involvedwell involved

• Provide horizontal ventilationProvide horizontal ventilation


Support ActivitiesSupport Activities• SCBA bottle changesSCBA bottle changes

• Electricity and lightsElectricity and lights

• Utility controlUtility control

• Rehab areaRehab area


Large Group Activity 6.1Large Group Activity 6.1Applying Tactical OperationsApplying Tactical Operations


Activity 6.1--PurposeActivity 6.1--PurposeTo give students an opportunity To give students an opportunity to put into action knowledge to put into action knowledge gained from the entire gained from the entire Managing Company Tactical Managing Company Tactical OperationsOperations (MCTO) series (MCTO) series


Applying Tactical Applying Tactical OperationsOperations

"For the things we need to learn "For the things we need to learn to do before we do them, we to do before we do them, we learn by doing them."learn by doing them."

AristotleAristotle


VIDEOVIDEO

Walk-ThroughWalk-ThroughScenarioScenario



Activity 6.1—Role Activity 6.1—Role ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities• Facilitator/TimekeeperFacilitator/Timekeeper• Incident commanderIncident commander• Chief's aideChief's aide• DispatcherDispatcher• Company officerCompany officer• FirefightersFirefighters










SUMMARYSUMMARY


Module 1: IntroductionModule 1: Introduction• Communications ModelCommunications Model

• Quick Access Prefire Plan (QAP) Quick Access Prefire Plan (QAP)

• The command sequenceThe command sequence

• Risk/Benefit evaluationRisk/Benefit evaluation

• Strategic modeStrategic mode

• Tactical Action ModelTactical Action Model

• Apparatus placementApparatus placement


Module 2: Ventilation Module 2: Ventilation and Rescueand Rescue• PrinciplesPrinciples

• Tactical sizeupTactical sizeup

• Support activitiesSupport activities

• CoordinationCoordination

• Tactical Action PlanTactical Action Plan


Module 3: Fire Confinement and Module 3: Fire Confinement and ExtinguishmentExtinguishment

• PrinciplesPrinciples


• Nozzle and hoseline selection Nozzle and hoseline selection

• Fixed fire protection systemsFixed fire protection systems


• CoordinationCoordination



Module 4: Water Supply and Module 4: Water Supply and Exposure ProtectionExposure Protection• PrinciplesPrinciples



• Coordination requiredCoordination required



Module 5: Salvage, Overhaul, Module 5: Salvage, Overhaul, and Support Activitiesand Support Activities

• PrinciplesPrinciples



• Coordination requiredCoordination required



Module 6: Private Dwelling Module 6: Private Dwelling SimulationsSimulations• Review of required knowledgeReview of required knowledge

• Single-family dwellingsSingle-family dwellings

• Predicting fire and smoke travel Predicting fire and smoke travel

• SimulationsSimulations

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