Low Rise Occupancies Center Hallway Attack

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Low Rise OccupanciesCenter Hallway Attack
Henderson Fire Dept. Tactical Standards
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Objectives

• Identify type of construction for Low Rise
  Buildings
• Identify pertinent fire building codes
• Explain Fire behavior in these structures
• Describe construction benefits vs problems
• Identify tactical needs
• Recognize firefighting problems in Low Rise
  structures
• Explain organization and responsibilities of the
  center hallway attack
• Explain basic offensive, defensive tactics at Low
  Rise fires.

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Objectives for Sets/Reps

• Complete dispatch and en-route responsibilities
• Complete Brief Initial Report Follow-up Report
• Identify command mode strategy
• Conduct initial size-up
• Develop Incident Action Plan
• Establish, construct and operate an appropriate
  and effective ICS system
• Evaluate and request adequate resources
• Make appropriate assignments with tactical
  objectives
• Identify benchmarks and communicate when
  appropriate
• Conduct on-going size-up and adjust IAP
  accordingly
• Complete Tactical worksheet and maintain
  personnel accountability
• Explain and justify strategy decision, IAP,
  tactics and assignments
• Identify critical factors apply RMP

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Overview

• Many Forms
• Unique Problems

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Construction

• Type V Lightweight
• Type II Non-combustible
• Roof

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Lightweight Roof Floor assemblies
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Codes

• Sprinklers
• Standpipes
• Fire Pumps
• Hydrants
• Separations - walls/floors/ceilings
• Stairs/Elevators
• Attic Space
• Detection/Alarms

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Fire Spread Construction Problems

• Lightweight Wood
• Limited Access
• Open Attic
• Truss Roof
• Floor/Ceiling assemblies
• HVAC
• No Standpipe
• Vertical Extension

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Construction Benefits

• Low Rise
• Protected Hallways/Corridors
• Protected Stairwells
• Breakable Glass
• Protection Systems
• Detection Systems

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Basic Firefighting Tactics The Center Hallway
Attack

• Resources
• Recon Follow-up report
• Organization
• Water Supply/Hose
• Going Aloft (multi-story)
• w/o standpipe, w/ standpipe
• 1st floor (multi-story)
• Single story center hallway
• Equipment
• Ventilation - Vertical vs Horizontal
• Utilities

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Basic Center Hallway Attack (overhead view)
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Offensive AssignmentsCenter Hallway

• Fire Attack
• IRIT/RIT
• Back-up
• Ventilation Group - Possible Roof Division
• Floor/s Above fire (Division 2, 3 or 4)
• On Deck
• Floor/s Below fire (Division 3, 2 or 1)
• Evacuation/Rescue
• Medical
• Safety
• Rehab

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Other Offensive Tactics

• Transitional Tactic
• Enter through adjacent room

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Defensive Tactics

• Exterior Attack
• Exposure Protection
• Big Water
• Collapse Zones

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Defensive Assignments

• Exterior Divisions - Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta
• Staging
• Medical
• Rahab
• Safety
• Possible Water Supply
• Possible PIO

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Changing Strategy

• Offensive to Defensive
• Withdraw
• Abandon the Building
• Defensive to Offensive
• Evacuation

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Low-Rise Situation Evaluation

• Building
• Fire
• Occupancy
• Life Hazard
• Arrangement
• Resources
• Action
• Special Circumstances