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Ladder Co Ops
Positions, Tools, & Duties
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01/28/2016

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High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 1st due Can
Definition
hook & can

fire apt or control of stairwell door (elevator to at least 2 floors below)

FE, enter to search with door closed until line is ready to advance. Leave Hydra Ram in hallway. One member remains in hallway to control stairwell door. Possibly deploy KO curtain 1st, then reevaluate conditions.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 2nd due Can
Definition
hook & can

fire floor hallway, then attack stairs above

Assist searching fire floor hallway, then attack stairs above (for 5 floors). If in close proximity, and the LCC is not in position, vent bulkhead door with permission from IC during stairwell search.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 1st due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, and Hydra Ram

fire apt or control of stairwell door (elevator to at least 2 floors below)

FE, enter to search with door closed until line is ready to advance. Leave Hydra Ram in hallway. One member remains in hallway to control stairwell door. Possibly deploy KO curtain 1st, then reevaluate conditions.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 2nd due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, and Hydra Ram

fire floor hallway, then attack stairs above

Assist searching fire floor hallway, then attack stairs above (for 5 floors). If in close proximity, and the LCC is not in position, vent bulkhead door with permission from IC during stairwell search.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 1st due OV
Definition
halligan and hook or axe

situation dictates

Survey exterior. Operate outside if within reach of aerial or portable. Do not vent without permission. If out of reach, recall and search elevators. Operate elevators or assist inside team in the fire apt.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 2nd due OV
Definition
halligan and hook or axe

situation dictates

Recall and search elevators, then operate on exterior if within reach of aerial or portable. If out of reach, operate elevators or assist inside team.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 1st due Roof
Definition
halligan, Hydra Ram, KO curtain

Apt directly above fire via attack stairway.

Search. Report wind conditions. Prepare KO curtain for possible deployment. Provide apt layout info. Confirm correct fire apt.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 2nd due Roof
Definition
FE tools, LSR and Life Belt

apt above fire via attack stairway

Team up with 1st due Roof with LSR. Size-up for possible LSR deployment. Assist as needed.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 1st due Chauffeur
Definition
halligan and axe

exterior

Exterior ops if within reach of aerial or portable. If out of reach, go to roof to vent bulkhead door with permission from the Incident Commander.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 2nd due Chauffeur
Definition
any

exterior

Operate on exterior if within reach. If out of reach, report to roof to vent bulkhead door with permission from the IC.
Term
High-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (7 story bldgs only): 3rd & 4th Ladder Companies
Definition
Report to lobby to be directed by IC. If roof ops were not initiated by 1st & 2nd due because of outside operations, then the IC shall assign this responsibility to the 3rd due Ladder Co.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 1st due Can
Definition
hook & can

Fire Apartment (take elevator to at least 2 floors below)

FE. Leave Hydra Ram in hallway. Search apt with door closed until line ready to advance. If door was left open and hallway filled with heavy smoke and heat, one member of inside team remains in hallway controlling the stairwell door.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 2nd due Can
Definition
hook & can

"Apt above fire with KO curtain.
TOP FLOOR FIRE: apt below"

"Prepare to deploy KO curtain. Provide layout to 1st due. Search. Check for extension.
TOP FLOOR FIRE: assist with securing KO curtain and providing apt layout for 1st due
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 1st due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, and Hydra Ram

Fire Apartment (take elevator to at least 2 floors below)

FE. Leave Hydra Ram in hallway. Search apt with door closed until line ready to advance. If door was left open and hallway filled with heavy smoke and heat, one member of inside team remains in hallway controlling the stairwell door.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 2nd due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, and Hydra Ram

"Apt above fire with KO curtain.
TOP FLOOR FIRE: apt below"

"Prepare to deploy KO curtain. Provide layout to 1st due. Search. Check for extension.
TOP FLOOR FIRE: assist with securing KO curtain and providing apt layout for 1st due
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 1st due OV
Definition
halligan and hook or axe

exterior

Exterior ops with aerial or portable. Vent with permission.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 2nd due OV
Definition
halligan and hook or axe

exterior

Exterior ops with aerial or portable. Vent with permission.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 1st due Roof
Definition
h-hook, halligan, LSR

Roof via adjoining bldg or aerial.

Size-up (possible LSR evolution). Vent bulkhead with permission.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 2nd due Roof
Definition
"FE tools, LSR and Life Belt
TOP FLOOR FIRE: KO curtain

to roof via adjoining bldg or aerial

Team up with 1st due Roof. Size-up for possible rope rescue evolution. Vent bulkhead with permission from IC. TOP FLOOR FIRE: Possible deployment of KO curtain.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 1st due Chauffeur
Definition
halligan and axe

exterior

Exterior ops with aerial or portable. Vent with permission.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 2nd due Chauffeur
Definition
any

exterior

Exterior ops with aerial or portable. Vent with permission.
Term
Low-Rise FP MD / Jamaica Houses (3-4 story bldgs only): 3rd & 4th Ladder Companies
Definition
Report to lobby to be directed by IC. If roof ops were not initiated by 1st & 2nd due because of outside operations, then the IC shall assign this responsibility to the 3rd due Ladder Co.
Term
NFP MD: 1st due Can
Definition
hook & can

Door to fire area via interior stairs.

FE, locate fire, search/removal victims.
Term
NFP MD: 2nd due Can
Definition
hook & can
TOP FLOOR: (2) 6' hooks

Door to apt directly above fire via interior stairs.
TOP FLOOR: adjacent apts

FE (one or more doors on each floor to provide an area of refuge), search/removal victims. OLT's: adjacent apts to one directly above may be more severely exposed due to construction of OLTs.
Term
NFP MD: 1st due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, Hydra Ram

Door to fire area via interior stairs.

FE, locate fire, search/removal victims.
Term
NFP MD: 2nd due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, Hydra Ram

Door to apt directly above fire via interior stairs.
TOP FLOOR: adjacent apts

FE (one or more doors on each floor to provide an area of refuge), search/removal victims. OLT's: adjacent apts to one directly above may be more severely exposed due to construction of OLTs.
Term
NFP MD: 1st due OV
Definition
hook & halligan
TOP FLOOR: halligan & saw

Exterior of fire area.
TOP FLOOR: roof

Size-up exterior. Locate fire escape that services fire apt. Assist civilians on fire escape. Ascent fire escape to fire floor. VEIS with premission. Check for extension.
TOP FLOOR FIRE: Bring saw to roof. Assist Roof FF as needed or drop down fire escape to fire apt if conditions allow.
Term
NFP MD: 2nd due OV
Definition
hook and halligan

exterior floor above fire

VEIS with permission.
TOP FLOOR: Assumes duties of 1st due OV.
Term
NFP MD: 1st due Roof
Definition
halligan hook, halligan, & LSR

Roof via BAR (adjoining bldg, aerial ladder, rear fire escape). Interior stairs are never used unless it is a remote/isolated stairwell.

1. Size-up / secondary means of egress.
2. Vent bulkhead with permission of Officer.
3. Locate potential anchor points for LSR deployment.
4. If top floor fire, cut hole over fire apt.
5. If extending fire on a lower floor, cut inspection hole over pipe chase.
6. Inspect dumbwaiter shaft if present.
7. Report pertinent info.
Term
NFP MD: 2nd due Roof
Definition
H-hook & halligan
TOP FLOOR: H-hook & saw

roof

Team up with 1st due roof / find out what he needs done.
Term
NFP MD: 1st due LCC
Definition
any

front

to raise & use aerial and/or portable ladders for either rescue or roof access. Vents with permission from Ladder Co Officer.
Term
NFP MD: 2nd due LCC
Definition
any

Front of fire building. If not need there, above fire if teamed with 2nd OV (or another available member).

Position apparatus to cover fire bldg. Assist laddering with 1st due. Vent and search if teamed with 2nd OV (or other member). Be ready to use aerial or portable ladder.
Term
PD: 1st due Can
Definition
hook & can

Main entrance/front door/door the 1st due engine is stretching hose through.

FE. Locate fire. Confirm fire floor and location. Attempt to confine fire. Primary search of fire floor. Check for extension.
Term
PD: 2nd due Can
Definition
hook & can

All floors above the fire.

Size-up fire floor. Search floors above. Check for extension (top floors, exposures). Relieve 1st due as needed.
Term
PD: 1st due Irons
Definition
axe, halligan, and hydra ram Main entrance/front door/door the 1st due engine is stretching hose through. FE. Locate fire. Confirm fire floor and location. Searches back toward the entrance. Primary entire fire floor. Check for extension.
Term
PD: 2nd due Irons
Definition
axe and halligan

All floors above the fire.

Size-up fire floor. Search floors above. Check for extension (top floors, exposures). Relieve 1st due as needed.
Term
PD: 1st due OV
Definition
H-hook, halligan, and portable ladder (24' extension)

determined by probably life hazard

1. Size-up exterior.
2. Open all exterior doors. Confirm or deny fire in cellar.
3. Report to Officer stair locations, window bars, difference in height, and extending fire.
4. Vent fire room/area at Officer's request.
5. VEIS 2nd fl via rear or side.
Two Family: True 2 family = two entrances and enclosed stairwell, then OV operates on the fire floor, but is still responsible for placing a ladder to the 2nd floor, even if you are not using it.
Term
PD: 2nd due OV
Definition
H-hook and halligan (may carry 2nd Roof's h-hook and halligan and throw them down where he is laddering if not carrying a ladder). Flat roof = portable ladder as well.

determined by probably life hazard

Finish any unfinished work of 1st due OV (doors, window bars, laddering, check cellar, etc). Survey sides & rear. VEIS.
Term
PD: 1st due Roof
Definition
H-hook, halligan, portable ladder (16' extension), LSR if flat and over 2 stories, and saw if top floor fire on a 1 or 2 story

FLAT = roof via aerial or portable
PEAKED = VEIS 2nd fl from front. However, with a two-family with no livable attic, may consider covering the rear top floor, assuming the LCC is covering the front.

PEAKED: VEIS 2nd floor from front. Search and check for extension. Then, primary search attic.
FLAT: Find 2nd means of egress / size-up roof. Vent skylights, scuttles, and open returns. Report pertinent info to Officer (i.e. set back in rear). If additional vent required, attempt to vent top fl windows from roof. Roof cut.
Term
PD: 2nd due Roof
Definition
PEAKED: H-hook and halligan
FLAT: H-hook and saw

PEAKED: as determined by possible life hazard
FLAT: roof

PEAKED: Survey sides & rear. Vent roof when required. VEIS upper floors. Vent attic window as directed by Officer.
FLAT: Assist in roof ventilation of the fire bldg and necessary exposures.
Term
PD: 1st due LCC
Definition
any

Front of building with aerial or portables.

VEIS occupied attic. Perform search and check for extension.
FLAT ROOF: VEIS top floor from the front and check for extension.
Term
PD: 2nd due LCC
Definition
any

Front of building with aerial or portables.

VEIS occupied attic. Perform search and check for extension.
FLAT ROOF: VEIS top floor from the front and check for extension.
Term
Taxpayer: 1st due Can
Definition
hook, can, & search rope
(consider 10'-12' hook)

The store on fire.

FE. Locate fire. Provide and maintain an unobstructed path through which the hose line can advance. Open ceilings, ducts, and partitions. Vent. Search. Shut down utilities.
Term
Taxpayer: 2nd due Can
Definition
hook, can, & search rope
(consider 10'-12' hook)

adjacent stores

check for extension
Term
Taxpayer: 1st due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, hydra ram,
(consider FE saw)

The store on fire.

FE. Locate fire. Provide and maintain an unobstructed path through which the hose line can advance. Open ceilings, ducts, and partitions. Vent. Search. Shut down utilities.
Term
Taxpayer: 2nd due Irons
Definition
halligan, axe or maul, hydra ram,
(consider FE saw)

adjacent stores

check for extension
Term
Taxpayer: 1st due OV
Definition
halligan and maul

rear & sides

Check sides and rear. Vent rear. Enter and search.
Term
Taxpayer: 2nd due OV
Definition
halligan and maul

rear & sides

Assist 1st OV. If not needed, go to roof or otherwise directed.
Term
Taxpayer: 1st due Roof
Definition
h-hook, halligan, and portable ladder (20' straight). For fires above the cellar, the saw & hook are taken.

roof via portable ladder (20' straight). Place ladder on 1 side all the way towards the 2 side

Vertical ventilation (scuttles, skylights, returns, roof cut). Communicate conditions found (e.g., location or extension of fire or heavy equipment on roof).
Term
Taxpayer: 2nd due Roof
Definition
saw, axe or halligan, portable ladder (20' straight)

roof via 2nd portable ladder placed on 1 side all the way towards the 4 side

Assist 1st Roof FF and confirm 1st due Roof FF duties are completed.
Term
Taxpayer: 1st due LCC
Definition
any

AERIAL: place away from immediate front IOT leave area accessible for tower ladder
TOWER: front of bldg

Join FE team. If fire extends to cockloft, proceed to roof and assist Roof FF.
Term
Taxpayer: 2nd due LCC
Definition
any

AERIAL: place away from immediate front IOT leave area accessible for tower ladder
TOWER: front of bldg

Join FE team. If fire extends to cockloft, proceed to roof and assist Roof FF.
Term
Taxpayer: 3rd due Ladder Company
Definition
report in with 10' and 12' hooks besides normal tools to be used by them or personnel on the scene
Term
VEHICLE EXTRICATION: Can
Definition
hook and foam can

Responsible for stabalizing and protecting the patient(s). This includes ensuring the patient(s) c-spine is immobilized, the patient is protected from glass and debris, and the use of tools around the patient will not cause further injury.
Term
VEHICLE EXTRICATION: Irons
Definition
spreaders
Term
VEHICLE EXTRICATION: OV
Definition
step chocks, cribbing, additional extrication tools

Ensure all vehicles are in park and turned off. Stabalize the vehicle with step chocks and/or cribbing. Then, bring up any additional equipment that may be required for extrication (e.g., Sawzall, Ajax tools, etc).
Term
VEHICLE EXTRICATION: Roof
Definition
cutters
Term
VEHICLE EXTRICATION: LCC
Definition
Position the apparatus to protect members and illuminate area. Assist in carrying, starting, and running power unit. Remain at power unit in the event the unit stalls or needs to be placed in the dump position. Manage hydraulic lines and bring up any additional equipment that may be required.
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