Low Rise OccupanciesCenter 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

Overview•Many Forms

•Unique Problems

Construction•Type V Lightweight

•Type II Non-combustible

•Roof

Lightweight Roof & Floor assemblies

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

RIT

OD

FABU

Text

Fire

Basic Center Hallway Attack(overhead view)

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

Other Offensive Tactics

•Transitional Tactic

•Enter through adjacent room

Defensive Tactics

•Exterior Attack

•Exposure Protection

•Big Water

•Collapse Zones

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

Low-Rise Situation Low-Rise Situation EvaluationEvaluation

•BuildingBuilding

•FireFire

•OccupancyOccupancy

•Life HazardLife Hazard

•ArrangementArrangement

•ResourcesResources

•ActionAction

•Special CircumstancesSpecial Circumstances