Low Rise Occupancies Center Hallway Attack Henderson Fire Dept. Tactical Standards
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.
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
Codes•Sprinklers
•Standpipes
•Fire Pumps
•Hydrants
•Separations - walls/floors/ceilings
•Stairs/Elevators
•Attic Space
•Detection/Alarms
Fire Spread & Construction Problems
•Lightweight Wood
•Limited Access
•Open Attic
•Truss Roof
•Floor/Ceiling assemblies
•HVAC
•No Standpipe
•Vertical Extension
Construction Benefits
•Low Rise
•Protected Hallways/Corridors
•Protected Stairwells
•Breakable Glass
•Protection Systems
•Detection Systems
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
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
Defensive Assignments
•Exterior Divisions - Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta
•Staging
•Medical
•Rahab
•Safety
•Possible Water Supply
•Possible PIO
Changing Strategy
•Offensive to Defensive
•Withdraw
•Abandon the Building
•Defensive to Offensive
•Evacuation