1. Firefighting Strategies & Tactical Recommendations
Cluster Homes
Firefighting Strategies
&
Tactical Recommendations
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2. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cluster Homes
Objectives:
Define Cluster Home developments.
Research and develop a strategic plan to mitigate loss due to fire in cluster home developments.
Identify unique tactical considerations to combat fires in cluster home developments and propose ideas to address those considerations.
Develop a training program to educate operational forces.
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3. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cluster Homes
Definition:
Cluster homes will be defined as a community of single family detached homes constructed of lightweight building materials spaced ten feet or less apart. The construction is Type 5, in which walls, beams, girders, trusses, and roofs are made of dimensional lumber. They have vinyl or wood siding, zero clearance chimneys and narrow travel lanes separating each occupancy. Gusset plates connect the roof trusses and the floor beams are typically plywood I’s.
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4. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cluster Homes
Considerations:
Pre-Planning
Walk-though, Multi-Unit Drill, water supply, collapse zones.
Positioning
Primary position for truck companies.
Position for retreat
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Cluster Homes
Tactical Issues:
ICS
Accountability
Water Supply
Primary and Secondary
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Cluster Homes
Tactical Issues:
Wind conditions
Additional alarms
Where is the fire going? NOT where is it now!
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Cluster Homes
Tactical Issues:
Immediate Master Streams
“Offensive” exterior attack
Exposure lines
All sides
“Write off” fire building immediately
Tower Ladder
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Cluster Homes
Vent, Enter & Search
Two sides of the upper floors.
Separate stairwells.
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18 Feet
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4’ 10”
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Zero Clearance
Gas Fireplace
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23. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
18-23 Feet
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Cluster Homes
Tactical Evolutions:
Engine Company Deck Gun operations
Immediate water supply
From Engine
“Drop and Flow”
Fog nozzle application
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Cluster Homes
Engine Company operations:
Attack / Exposure lines
2 – 1 ¾ inch simultaneously
2 ½” handline
Handline for personal protection
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Cluster Homes
Truck Company operations:
Positioning
Master Streams
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Cluster Homes
Today’s Evolution:
Engine / Truck Operation
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