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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 firesfires
May need adjustment for large commercial May need adjustment for large commercial buildingsbuildings
Sets us up for successSets us up for success
Allows 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 Supply
Forcible EntryForcible Entry
Search and RescueSearch and Rescue
Fire AttackFire Attack
VentilationVentilation
Back Up LineBack Up Line
Remaining 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 In
11stst 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 conditions
Inside 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 up
Commercial 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 crews
All assignments coveredAll assignments covered
IC sees big picture and makes IC sees big picture and makes adjustments as neededadjustments as needed
Additional apparatus assignedAdditional apparatus assigned
3 Functions Assigned3 Functions Assigned
11stst Engine Engine
22ndnd Engine Engine
11stst Truck Truck
22ndnd 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
DriverDriver
OfficerOfficer
Seat 1 – Inside TeamSeat 1 – Inside Team
Seat 2 – Back UpSeat 2 – Back Up
Seat 3 – DoorSeat 3 – Door
Seat 4 - HydrantSeat 4 - Hydrant
Engine DriverEngine Driver
Lays in from hydrant for obvious firesLays in from hydrant for obvious fires
Positions to allow truck to access buildingPositions to allow truck to access building
Pumps to standard engine pressuresPumps to standard engine pressures
Secures an SCBA for initial FAST Secures an SCBA for initial FAST assignmentassignment
Secures 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 Engine
Back Up Line – Second EngineBack Up Line – Second Engine
TIC equipped if availableTIC equipped if available
Sizes up for fire locationSizes up for fire location
Selects correct size / length attack lineSelects correct size / length attack line
Tools – Light, TIC, RadioTools – Light, TIC, Radio
Seat 1 - NOZZLESeat 1 - NOZZLE
Inside Team with OfficerInside Team with Officer
Operates nozzle of attack or back up lineOperates nozzle of attack or back up line
Responsible to deploy correct attack lineResponsible to deploy correct attack line
Quint 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 truck
Assists in deploying lineAssists in deploying line
Initial FASTInitial FAST
Moves in and backs up nozzle as Moves in and backs up nozzle as additional personnel arriveadditional personnel arrive
Quint in Service – Outside Team - Outside Quint in Service – Outside Team - Outside Vent PositionVent Position
Seat 3 - DOORSeat 3 - DOOR
Door ManDoor Man
Assist in deploying lineAssist in deploying line
Initial FASTInitial FAST
Keep 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 directed
Quint 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 Driver
Officer - 844Officer - 844
Seat 1, Search – 844 SearchSeat 1, Search – 844 Search
Seat 2, OVM – 844 OVSeat 2, OVM – 844 OV
Seat 3, Can – 844 CanSeat 3, Can – 844 Can
Seat 4, Roof - 844 RoofSeat 4, Roof - 844 Roof
Seat 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 positions
Make entry equipped with TIC, Light, RadioMake entry equipped with TIC, Light, Radio
Locate Fire, notify Fire AttackLocate Fire, notify Fire Attack
Search fire area and egress paths for victimsSearch fire area and egress paths for victims
22ndnd 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 Search
Teamed with officerTeamed with officer
Equipped 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 - ROOF
Outside Team – Roof Outside Team – Roof PositionPosition
Work with OV and driverWork with OV and driver
Stay with OV if no roof ops Stay with OV if no roof ops indicatedindicated
Prepare for roof ops (tools, Prepare for roof ops (tools, ladders, etc.. )ladders, etc.. )
Conduct roof ops with OV Conduct roof ops with OV or extraor extra
Tower OperatorTower Operator
Quint in Service – Hydrant Quint in Service – Hydrant PositionPosition
Seat 5 and 6 - EXTRASeat 5 and 6 - EXTRA
ExtraExtra
Assigned as requiredAssigned as required
Will 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 tools
Officer – Extrication OfficerOfficer – Extrication Officer
Seat 1 – Initial Access / Hazard ControlSeat 1 – Initial Access / Hazard Control
Seat 2 – StabilizationSeat 2 – Stabilization
Seat 3 – ToolsSeat 3 – Tools
Seat 4 – ToolsSeat 4 – Tools
Seat 5,6,7 - ExtraSeat 5,6,7 - Extra
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