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Cluster Homes

Cluster Homes. Firefighting Strategies & Tactical Recommendations. Cluster Homes. Objectives: Define Cluster Home developments. Research and develop a strategic plan to mitigate loss due to fire in cluster home developments.

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Cluster Homes

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

  2. 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. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

  3. 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. DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

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

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

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

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

  9. 18 Feet DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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  19. Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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  23. 18-23 Feet DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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  26. Cluster Homes • Tactical Evolutions: • Engine Company Deck Gun operations • Immediate water supply • From Engine • “Drop and Flow” • Fog nozzle application DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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

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

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

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