LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTEXT TRAINING PROGRAM ENGINE COMPANY SKILLS 1 ¾ RESIDENTIAL ATTACK LINES

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1 3 ENGINE COMPANY SKILLS 1 ¾ RESIDENTIAL ATTACK LINES 1. General Information The attack line of choice for a residential fire is the pre-connected 1 ¾ attack line with an Automatic Nozzle 1 ¾ attack lines with minimum 100 GPM flow were designed to allow Firefighters the ability to maneuver through tight quarters and around obstacles. It is no longer an accepted practice to utilize a reel line as an offensive tool. Current residential fires involve synthetic products of combustion, with the high propensity for rapid heat buildup and smoke generation. Choosing other than the 1 ¾ attack line with less than 100 GPM flow could result in increased property damage and needless injury to Firefighters. The success or failure of the firefighting team depends on the skill and knowledge of the personnel involved in the initial attack operations. Most fires are controlled with the immediate application of water from the first arriving engine companies. Conversely, large loss fires are sometimes the result of poorly selected or improperly used hoselines. A well-trained team of Firefighters with an attack plan and an adequate amount of hose and water, properly applied, will quickly contain most fires. The elements of placing a 1 ¾ residential attack line in service are as follows: Loading Hose Unloading Hose Preparing to advance Safety briefing Line placement Advancing the line Operating the nozzle Extinguishment 2. Loading and Unloading 1 ¾ Attack Lines There are two basic methods of loading and unloading 1 ¾ attack lines: 1. Reverse Horseshoe (Miami load) 2. Transverse hosebed method

2 4 NOTE: Review the methods of loading and unloading attack lines in Volume 4, Chapter 3. The current information refers to 1 ½ lines. 3. Preparing to Advance 1. Once you have arrived at the building access point, the hose line should be configured so that it can be lead in easily. (15 Ft. lengths, formed into a long "S" prior to entry) 2. The line should be laid dry, the nozzle operated and the correct pattern selected. 3. All Personal Safety Equipment and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus should be in place. Team members should cross-check each other. 4. Pre-Attack Safety Briefing Examples of things to consider prior to attacking the fire are: 1. What is the goal? 2. Assign individual responsibilities. 3. Where are we going and by what route? 4. What are the escape routes? Are they usable? Will they change if the fire progresses? 5. Coordinate/ communicate with the I. C. and other groups. For more information see: Essentials of Firefighting, Chapter 14.

3 5 1 ¾ RESIDENTIAL ATTACK LINE OBJECTIVE: 1. To demonstrate placing a 1 ¾ attack line in service on a residential structure fire. 2. To answer general information-questions about engine and truck company skills. 3. To deploy a 1 ¾ residential attack line utilizing proper techniques. EQUIPMENT: 1. Fire apparatus with 1 ¾ hose complement. 2. Nozzles and required fittings. 3. Appropriate room with furniture (if this is not practical, place cones on the ground to simulate obstructions normally found in a residential structure fire.) DESCRIPTION OF EVOLUTION: 1. All personnel in personal safety equipment with S.C.B.A. Crew leader or Captain shall have a H.T. radio. 2. Answer general questions about engine operations. 3. Prepare to advance the line. 4. Advance the 1 ¾ attack line to the building access point. (Note: Prepare the hoseline for interior attack.) 5. Conduct pre-attack safety briefing. 6. Deploy the 1 ¾ attack line through the obstacles and pump required pressure and flow.

4 6 1 ¾ RESIDENTIAL ATTACK LINE UNIT: BN. STATION SHIFT DATE: INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING THE SKILLS STANDARD WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN THAT SKILL. INDIVIDUAL HAS MET THE STANDARD: YES NO COMMENTS: 1. Team Leader orders 1 ¾ attack line. 2. Nozzleman unloads 1 ¾ attack line and deploys hose to the building access point. 3. Prepare the hoseline for interior attack. 4. Team leader conducts a pre-attack safety briefing. (Goal, escape route, responsibilities, etc.) 5. Advance the attack line to the seat of the fire, and operate nozzle with correct pressure and flow. (Note: Select correct pattern.) RATER DATE

5 7 2 1/2" ATTACK LINE WITH A 4" SUPPLY LAY OBJECTIVE: 1. To demonstrate placing a 2 1/2" attack line into service, with a 4" supply lay. 2. To answer general information questions about engine and truck company skills. 3. To deploy a 2 1/2" attack line with a 4" supply lay utilizing proper techniques. EQUIPMENT: 1. Fire apparatus with 2 1/2" and 4" hose complement. DESCRIPTION OF EVOLUTION: 2. Nozzles, required fittings and hose clamp. 1. All personnel in personal safety equipment with S.C.B.A. Crew leader or Captain shall have a H.T. radio. 2. Answer general questions about engine operations. 3. 4" supply lay from the hydrant. 4. Prepare to advance the 2 1/2" attack line. 5. Conduct pre-attack safety briefing. 6. Advance the 2 1/2" attack line and place into operation. 7. Exercise will be completed once the Firefighter Specialist has completed hydraulics calculations and set the relief valve.

6 8 LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FIRE DEPARTMENT 2 1/2" ATTACK LINE WITH A 4" SUPPLY LAY UNIT: BN. STATION SHIFT DATE: INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING THE COMPANY SKILLS STANDARD WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN THAT SKILL. COMPANY HAS MET THE STANDARD: YES NO COMMENTS: 1. Captain orders 4" Supply lay. 2. Hydrantman makes hydrant. 3. Lay 4" supply line to the fire and spot the apparatus. 4. Captain orders a 2 1/2" attack line. 5. Hose clamp is installed if needed. 6. Install 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" adapter on pump intake, if required (i.e. reserve engine). 7. Unload adequate 4" hose, break coupling and connect to the pump intake. 8. Remove hose clamp. 9. Unload adequate 2 1/2" hose and connect to the apparatus. 10. Install nozzle (if needed) and lead in the 2 1/2" handline, operate nozzle. 11. Hydrantman, upon completion of his/her evolution, follows the instructions of the Captain. 12. Firefighter Specialist completes hydraulics calculations and sets the relief valve.

7 9 4" REVERSE LAY WITH 2 1/2" ATTACK LINES OBJECTIVE: 1. To demonstrate a 4 reverse lay placing 2 1/2" attack lines into service. 2. To answer general information questions about engine and truck company skills. 3. To deploy 2 1/2" attack lines with a 4" reverse lay utilizing proper techniques. EQUIPMENT: 1. Fire apparatus with 2 1/2" and 4" hose complement. DESCRIPTION OF EVOLUTION: 2. Nozzles, required fittings and hose clamp. 1. All personnel in personal safety equipment with S.C.B.A. Crew leader or Captain shall have a H.T. radio. 2. Answer general questions about engine and truck company operations. 3. 4" reverse lay from fire to hydrant. 4. Prepare to advance the 2 1/2" attack lines. 5. Conduct pre-attack safety briefing. 6. Advance the 2 1/2" attack lines and place into operation. 7. Exercise will be completed once the Firefighter Specialist has completed hydraulics calculations and set the relief valve, and dons PPE and S.C.B.A. NOTE: Deviation from the above standards will be permitted as long as they are within the allocated time frame and proper safety techniques and procedures are followed.

8 10 LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FIRE DEPARTMENT 4" REVERSE LAY WITH 2 1/2" ATTACK LINES UNIT: BN. STATION SHIFT DATE: INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING THE COMPANY SKILLS STANDARD WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN THAT SKILL. COMPANY HAS MET THE STANDARD: YES NO COMMENTS: 1. Captain orders 4" Reverse lay. 2. Captain, Hydrant Position and Nozzle Position dons breathing apparatus. 3. Engineer spots apparatus at the fire, unloads hose clamp, 2 ½ nozzle for 2 nd line, gate appliance and appliance adapter. 4. Nozzle Position and Engineer remove ladder, axe. 5. Nozzle Position breaks coupling from Hydra Assist valve and unloads adequate hose. Engineer or Nozzle Position with 3 ½ male fitting connects gated appliance to 4 hose. Note: If appliance has 4 female coupling, 4 fitting will be needed. 6. Hydrant Position unloads adequate hose (1 st line), breaks coupling and returns male to tailboard. 8. Captain unloads 1 st, pull on 2 nd line. 9. Hydrant Position unloads 2 nd, pull on 2 nd line, gets on apparatus hydrant side.

9 11 LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FIRE DEPARTMENT 4" REVERSE LAY WITH 2 1/2" ATTACK LINES COMPANY HAS MET THE STANDARD: YES NO COMMENTS: 10. Captain breaks coupling, returns male to hose bed, installs hose clamp, and leads in 1 st line to fire. 11. Nozzle Position anchors hose, signals Engineer to go and connects 2 ½ handline to gated appliance. 12. Engineer lays line to hydrant and stops apparatus short of hydrant. 13. Hydrant Position assists Engineer, spots apparatus to hydrant and connects suction to hydrant. 14. Engineer connects suction to keystone valve and opens it. 15. Hydrant Position opens hydrant, clears kinks, and unloads adequate 4 hose line to Engineer s panel. 16. Engineer installs 2 ½ X 4 double female adapter to 2 ½ outlet, connects 4 line to double female, charges line and releases Hydrant Position. 17. Captain signals for water and operates nozzle. 18. Nozzle Position removes hose clamps, opens gated appliance and charges 1 st line, leads in 2 nd line, returns and opens gated appliance and charges 2 nd line. RATER DATE

10 12 MONITOR WITH A 4" SUPPLY LAY OBJECTIVE: 1. To place a heavy stream appliance, portable or fixed, in service with a 4" supply lay. (Volume 4, Chapter 4, Subject 1) 2. To answer general questions about engine and truck company skills. EQUIPMENT: 1. Fire apparatus with 4" hose complement and a monitor. DESCRIPTION OF EVOLUTION: 2. Required fittings and hose clamp. 3. Cones or suitable object to use as a target. 1. All personnel in personal safety equipment with S.C.B.A. Captain or crew leader shall have a H.T. radio. 2. Answer general questions about engine and truck company operations. 3. 4" supply lay from the hydrant to apparatus. 4. Properly position the apparatus in order to hit the target with the monitor. 5. Place the hose clamp on the 4" line. 6. Conduct pre-attack safety briefing. 7. Make all necessary connections, remove hose clamp and position the monitor for operation. 8. Operate monitor, direct stream at target. 9. Firefighter Specialist completes hydraulics calculations and set the relief valve.

11 13 MONITOR WITH A 4 SUPPLY LAY UNIT: BN. STATION SHIFT DATE: INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING THE COMPANY SKILLS STANDARD WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN THAT SKILL. COMPANY HAS MET THE STANDARD: YES NO COMMENTS: 1. Captain orders 4" Supply lay. 2. Hydrantman makes hydrant. 3. Lay 4" supply line to the fire and spot the apparatus. 4. Captain orders the monitor placed into operation. 5. Hose clamp is installed. 6. Install 3 1/2" X 4 1/2" adapter on pump intake, if required (i.e. reserve engine). 7. Unload adequate 4" hose, break coupling and connect to the pump intake. 8. Remove hose clamp. 9. Position monitor and place into operation. Strike target. 10. Hydrantman, upon completion of his evolution, follows the instructions of the Captain. 11. Firefighter Specialist completes hydraulics calculations and sets the relief valve. RATER DATE