1. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Firefighting Strategies & Tactical Recommendations

2. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Objectives: Define Cluster Home developments. Define Cluster Home developments. Research and develop a strategic plan to mitigate loss due to fire in 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. 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. Develop a training program to educate operational forces.

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. 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.

4. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Considerations: Pre-Planning Pre-Planning Walk-though, Multi-Unit Drill, water supply, collapse zones. Positioning Positioning Primary position for truck companies. Position for retreat

5. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Tactical Issues: ICS Accountability Water Supply Primary and Secondary

6. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Tactical Issues: Wind conditions Wind conditions Additional alarms Additional alarms Where is the fire going? NOT where is it now!

7. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Tactical Issues: Immediate Master Streams Immediate Master Streams “Offensive” exterior attack Exposure lines Exposure lines All sides “Write off” fire building immediately Tower Ladder Tower Ladder

8. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Vent, Enter & Search Two sides of the upper floors. Separate stairwells.

9. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 18 Feet

10. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 4’ 10”

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19. Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace

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23. 18-23 Feet

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26. Cluster Homes Tactical Evolutions: 1. Engine Company Deck Gun operations a)Immediate water supply b)From Engine c)“Drop and Flow” d)Fog nozzle application

27. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Engine Company operations: Attack / Exposure lines Attack / Exposure lines 2 – 1 ¾ inch simultaneously 2 ½” handline Handline for personal protection

28. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Truck Company operations: Positioning Positioning Master Streams Master Streams

29. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Cluster Homes Today’s Evolution: Engine / Truck Operation Engine / Truck Operation