Standpipe Operations

• The first-in engine company will position their vehicle for a fire attack and, if possible to connect to the FDC, if needed.
• The second-in engine company is responsible for connecting to the FDC.
• On responses without a known fire location, engine companies will stand by and not commit to a FDC.  Companies will advance into the building with hose packs for size up.
• General Information:
• The first two arriving engine companies will connect to separate FDCs.  Crews will advance into the building with at least one high-rise pack per company. The two companies will use separate stairwells to enter the building for size-up, search, ventilation and suppression.

July 2003