Ladder Co. Operations 003_Tenements Pages 5 - 28

These FDNY guidelines outline specific operational procedures for ladder companies responding to tenement fires. The document details the coordinated actions of the first and second arriving ladder companies, assigning distinct roles and responsibilities to each member:

• Officer
• Forcible Entry
• Extinguisher
• Chauffeur
• Outside Vent (OV)
• Roof

It emphasizes the importance of communication, safety, and systematic search and ventilation tactics for both light to medium fire situations in Old Law and New Law tenements.

Furthermore, the procedures adapt for variations such as top floor or cockloft fires, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient teamwork among responding units.

📘 Reference: Pages 5–28 of 10_FFP Volume 3 – Ladder Company Operations 003_Tenements

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