Strategy & tactics

Cellar Fires

A tactical scenario worksheet for Multiple Dwelling: MD: Four story; ordinary construction (Class 3); The cellar. Work through hose line placement, ladder use, ventilation, life hazards, fire spread, collapse risk, and worst-case conditions before checking the answer key.

2 page PDF10 challenge promptsAnswer key included

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OccupancyMultiple Dwelling: MD

ConstructionFour story; ordinary construction (Class 3)

Fire locationThe cellar

Command table

Run the worksheet like a first-arriving officer

Draft your assignments before opening the key. The prompts follow the original handout sequence: attack lines, ladder placement, ventilation, life hazard, spread paths, collapse risk, and worst-case planning.

Scenario drill

Work the fireground problem

Cellar Fires

Challenge 1Answer key ready

Destination of first attack hose line?

Challenge 2Answer key ready

Destination of second hose line?

Challenge 3Answer key ready

Portable ladder position?

Challenge 4Answer key ready

Primary ventilation?

Challenge 5Answer key ready

Aerial ladder position?

Challenge 6Answer key ready

Primary life hazard location?

Challenge 7Answer key ready

Interior fire spread problem?

Challenge 8Answer key ready

Exterior fire spread problem?

Challenge 9Answer key ready

Collapse hazard?

Challenge 10Answer key ready

Worst case scenario?