1. Type III Legacy Buildings Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

2. Just like every community has modern construction, these same communities have some buildings that have been up for quite a long time. Deputy Chief Jason Hoevelmann Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

3. Type III (Ordinary Const): Load Bearing Exterior Masonry Walls Wood Joists, roofs & girders with interior support members being wood as well. Usually no more than four-stories tall due to thickness of the exterior walls Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

4. Remodel Void spaces are a common problem due to the ease of remodel. Basements Many have basements that are not accessible from the exterior. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

5. Roofs Typically flat or a slight slope from front to back Expect parapet walls on the front but small to none on the other three sides. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

6. Occupancy: Many have storefronts with living areas above. There will be floor loads that were not considered when originally built Keep your perspective and be prepared. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

7. Pre-Plan: Know your way in before you arrive. Know whats in the building before you arrive. Understand how much hose youll need and what resources youll need to do it. Will you need to make access to adjacent bldgs. To accomplish some tactics? Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

8. Apparatus Placement: Strategically from the outset. Stay out of collapse zones. Location of best water supply. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

9. Door Control: Dont break out large windows/doors without a very good reason, especially if crews are inside. Keep the opening clear for easier hose advancement. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

10. Ladders: Throw as many as you can, as soon as you can. Exterior canopies may be problematic. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

11. Big Fire – Big Water: Get big water on the fire fast. Consider 2 ½ hoseline only if you have the staff to deploy them efficiently. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

12. Things to look for: Cracks in the bricks Smoke from the mortar Drop Ceilings Exterior Canopies Protect interior stairwells Are we making noticeable progress??? Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

13. Type III Legacy buildings are ever changing and always challenging. Study up on your buildings, their hazards and your operations. Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development

14. How to attack Type III Legacy Buildings Jason Hoevelmann Deputy Chief Sullivan, Missouri Prosser Fire District 3 - Officer Development