Blackwood Fire CompanyBlackwood Fire Company

Company Assignments Company Assignments and Riding Positionsand Riding Positions

Basic Game Plan Basic Game Plan

Good for most dwelling and apartment Good for most dwelling and apartment firesfiresMay need adjustment for large commercial May need adjustment for large commercial buildingsbuildingsSets us up for successSets us up for successAllows for assignment of initial basic tasks Allows for assignment of initial basic tasks well ahead of arrivalwell ahead of arrival

Essential Jobs at Any FireEssential Jobs at Any Fire

Water SupplyWater SupplyForcible EntryForcible EntrySearch and RescueSearch and RescueFire AttackFire AttackVentilationVentilationBack Up LineBack Up LineRemaining Compliant with 2 in / 2 outRemaining Compliant with 2 in / 2 out

Priorities – Why Plan?Priorities – Why Plan?

How long can we wait for a job to get How long can we wait for a job to get done?done?What if we forget something?What if we forget something?What do we not do?What do we not do?Having a game plan sets up our priorities.Having a game plan sets up our priorities.

Game Plan – 1Game Plan – 1stst Engine Engine

11stst Engine lays In Engine lays In11stst Engine stretches correct line to front Engine stretches correct line to front door.door.2 of the members are designated as “Initial 2 of the members are designated as “Initial FAST” and remain outside.FAST” and remain outside.Officer has TIC, scans outside of dwelling, Officer has TIC, scans outside of dwelling, goes with nozzle to fire.goes with nozzle to fire.

11stst Truck Truck

Takes a position based on conditionsTakes a position based on conditionsInside team has responsibility to force Inside team has responsibility to force entry, locate the fire and search for entry, locate the fire and search for victims. Equipped with a TIC.victims. Equipped with a TIC.Outside team is also assigned “Initial Fast”Outside team is also assigned “Initial Fast”Checks the rear of the building, throws Checks the rear of the building, throws ladders, horizontal vent, VES if necessary.ladders, horizontal vent, VES if necessary.

22ndnd Engine Engine

Water Supply – Either pumps first engine’s Water Supply – Either pumps first engine’s line or makes sure its hooked up and line or makes sure its hooked up and flowing.flowing.Back Up Line – Stretches from first Back Up Line – Stretches from first engine, protects engine and truck crewsengine, protects engine and truck crews

22ndnd Truck Truck

Depending on type of other truck, position Depending on type of other truck, position for greatest advantage of Tower.for greatest advantage of Tower.Single family dwellings – Usually exterior Single family dwellings – Usually exterior team, ladders, open upteam, ladders, open upCommercial Buildings – Roof work, heavy Commercial Buildings – Roof work, heavy forcible entry.forcible entry.Apartments – Floors above fire, roofApartments – Floors above fire, roof

ResultsResults

3 crews3 crewsAll assignments coveredAll assignments coveredIC sees big picture and makes IC sees big picture and makes adjustments as neededadjustments as neededAdditional apparatus assignedAdditional apparatus assigned

3 Functions Assigned3 Functions Assigned

11stst Engine Engine22ndnd Engine Engine11stst Truck Truck22ndnd Truck Truck““Quint in Service”Quint in Service”

Quint in ServiceQuint in Service

Tower should go “Quint in Service” only Tower should go “Quint in Service” only when necessary.when necessary.Engines should be assigned to attack Engines should be assigned to attack where feasible.where feasible.Tower needs to be clear that they are Tower needs to be clear that they are operating as an engine, next engine operating as an engine, next engine assumes their duties.assumes their duties.

Engine Company PositionsEngine Company Positions

DriverDriverOfficerOfficerSeat 1 – Inside TeamSeat 1 – Inside TeamSeat 2 – Back UpSeat 2 – Back UpSeat 3 – DoorSeat 3 – DoorSeat 4 - HydrantSeat 4 - Hydrant

Engine DriverEngine Driver

Lays in from hydrant for obvious firesLays in from hydrant for obvious firesPositions to allow truck to access buildingPositions to allow truck to access buildingPumps to standard engine pressuresPumps to standard engine pressuresSecures an SCBA for initial FAST Secures an SCBA for initial FAST assignmentassignmentSecures sustained water supply as rapidly Secures sustained water supply as rapidly as possibleas possible

Engine Company OfficerEngine Company Officer

Inside Team / Fire Attack – First EngineInside Team / Fire Attack – First EngineBack Up Line – Second EngineBack Up Line – Second EngineTIC equipped if availableTIC equipped if availableSizes up for fire locationSizes up for fire locationSelects correct size / length attack lineSelects correct size / length attack lineTools – Light, TIC, RadioTools – Light, TIC, Radio

Seat 1 - NOZZLESeat 1 - NOZZLE

Inside Team with OfficerInside Team with OfficerOperates nozzle of attack or back up lineOperates nozzle of attack or back up lineResponsible to deploy correct attack lineResponsible to deploy correct attack lineQuint in Service - Operates with Officer as Quint in Service - Operates with Officer as Forcible Entry / SearchForcible Entry / Search

Seat 2 – Back UpSeat 2 – Back Up

Back Up Back Up Initial forcible entry if no truckInitial forcible entry if no truckAssists in deploying lineAssists in deploying lineInitial FASTInitial FASTMoves in and backs up nozzle as Moves in and backs up nozzle as additional personnel arriveadditional personnel arriveQuint in Service – Outside Team - Outside Quint in Service – Outside Team - Outside Vent PositionVent Position

Seat 3 - DOORSeat 3 - DOOR

Door ManDoor ManAssist in deploying lineAssist in deploying lineInitial FASTInitial FASTKeep attack line moving into building – No Keep attack line moving into building – No closer that 50’ from nozzle.closer that 50’ from nozzle.Quint in Service – Inside Team – Can Quint in Service – Inside Team – Can PositionPosition

Seat 4 - HYDRANTSeat 4 - HYDRANT

Hydrant Hydrant After water supply is established, stretch After water supply is established, stretch 22ndnd line or as directed line or as directedQuint in Service – Outside Team - Roof Quint in Service – Outside Team - Roof PositionPosition

Seats 5 and 6 - EXTRASeats 5 and 6 - EXTRA

Extra – Assigned as requiredExtra – Assigned as required

Truck Company PositionsTruck Company Positions

Driver – 844 DriverDriver – 844 DriverOfficer - 844Officer - 844Seat 1, Search – 844 SearchSeat 1, Search – 844 SearchSeat 2, OVM – 844 OVSeat 2, OVM – 844 OVSeat 3, Can – 844 CanSeat 3, Can – 844 CanSeat 4, Roof - 844 RoofSeat 4, Roof - 844 RoofSeat 5 and 6. Extra – 844 PortableSeat 5 and 6. Extra – 844 Portable

Tower DriverTower Driver

Position to best advantage for towerPosition to best advantage for tower Initial FASTInitial FAST Outside Team – Work with OV and Roof Outside Team – Work with OV and Roof

as required. as required. Pedestal Operator for TowerPedestal Operator for Tower Quint in Service – Pump Operator for Quint in Service – Pump Operator for

TowerTower

Tower OfficerTower Officer

Inside team with Search and Can positionsInside team with Search and Can positionsMake entry equipped with TIC, Light, RadioMake entry equipped with TIC, Light, RadioLocate Fire, notify Fire AttackLocate Fire, notify Fire AttackSearch fire area and egress paths for victimsSearch fire area and egress paths for victims22ndnd Truck Truck– SFD – May supervise outside truck functionsSFD – May supervise outside truck functions– Apartment – Floors above fireApartment – Floors above fire

Quint in Service – Nozzle TeamQuint in Service – Nozzle Team

Seat 1 - SearchSeat 1 - Search

Inside Team – Forcible Entry and SearchInside Team – Forcible Entry and SearchTeamed with officerTeamed with officerEquipped with Light, Irons, Hydra Ram Equipped with Light, Irons, Hydra Ram Quint in Service – Nozzle teamQuint in Service – Nozzle team

Seat 2 – Outside Vent (OV)Seat 2 – Outside Vent (OV)Outside Team – Outside Outside Team – Outside Vent (OVM)Vent (OVM)Initial FAST Initial FAST 360 of building, report 360 of building, report conditions in rearconditions in rearLocate fire, horizontal vent Locate fire, horizontal vent in conjunction with attackin conjunction with attackVES with roof or other VES with roof or other partner as indicatedpartner as indicatedTower OperatorTower OperatorQuint in Service – Back Quint in Service – Back Up PositionUp Position

Seat 3 - CANSeat 3 - CAN

Inside Team – CanInside Team – CanTeamed with officer and searchTeamed with officer and searchEquipped with radio, light, 6’ hook and PW Equipped with radio, light, 6’ hook and PW can.can.Extinguish incipient fireExtinguish incipient fireControl fire is possible to extend searchControl fire is possible to extend searchWork with engine to open upWork with engine to open upQuint in Service – Door PositionQuint in Service – Door Position

Seat 4 - ROOFSeat 4 - ROOFOutside Team – Roof Outside Team – Roof PositionPositionWork with OV and driverWork with OV and driverStay with OV if no roof ops Stay with OV if no roof ops indicatedindicatedPrepare for roof ops (tools, Prepare for roof ops (tools, ladders, etc.. )ladders, etc.. )Conduct roof ops with OV or Conduct roof ops with OV or extraextraTower OperatorTower OperatorQuint in Service – Hydrant Quint in Service – Hydrant PositionPosition

Seat 5 and 6 - EXTRASeat 5 and 6 - EXTRA

ExtraExtraAssigned as requiredAssigned as requiredWill generally back up outside teams or Will generally back up outside teams or add a floor above fire team for apartments.add a floor above fire team for apartments.

Rescue CompanyRescue Company

Wild card at structure firesWild card at structure firesPosition for best use of tools and lightsPosition for best use of tools and lightsAssume truck company positions and Assume truck company positions and equipment on arrival.equipment on arrival.May be assigned as:May be assigned as:– FASTFAST– Back up or additional linesBack up or additional lines– Support functionsSupport functions– Supplement working crewsSupplement working crews

Rescue Company - ExtricationsRescue Company - Extrications

Driver – Supplies power, maintains toolsDriver – Supplies power, maintains toolsOfficer – Extrication OfficerOfficer – Extrication OfficerSeat 1 – Initial Access / Hazard ControlSeat 1 – Initial Access / Hazard ControlSeat 2 – StabilizationSeat 2 – StabilizationSeat 3 – ToolsSeat 3 – ToolsSeat 4 – ToolsSeat 4 – ToolsSeat 5,6,7 - ExtraSeat 5,6,7 - Extra