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What was the reason for a strong indication that there would be a fire at 240 Parsons Avenue?
What was the reason for a strong indication that there would be a fire at 240 Parsons Avenue?
- The size of the fire present
- The building was under renovation
- The dispatcher mentioned multiple calls reporting a fire (correct)
- The building was made of heavy timber construction
Why did the Chief call for a second alarm at the fire site?
Why did the Chief call for a second alarm at the fire site?
- Because the building was under renovation
- As a safety measure due to the size of the fire (correct)
- Due to the age of the building
- Because some building systems were out of service
Why were some of the building's systems out of service at the time of the fire?
Why were some of the building's systems out of service at the time of the fire?
- Due to the age of the building
- Because it was a state building
- Because CFD did not conduct building inspections
- As part of the renovation process (correct)
Why did the E-3 crew have difficulty locating the stairwell in the building?
Why did the E-3 crew have difficulty locating the stairwell in the building?
What was the status of the standpipe system in the building at the time of the fire?
What was the status of the standpipe system in the building at the time of the fire?
Why did Columbus Fire Department (CFD) not conduct building inspections or walk-throughs in the State Highway Patrol building?
Why did Columbus Fire Department (CFD) not conduct building inspections or walk-throughs in the State Highway Patrol building?
What was the objective of the crew when they arrived at the building?
What was the objective of the crew when they arrived at the building?
What lesson did Lt. Tim Wyckoff learn from the operation?
What lesson did Lt. Tim Wyckoff learn from the operation?
What was one of the problems faced by the crew upon arrival at the building?
What was one of the problems faced by the crew upon arrival at the building?
What was the reason the crew had to wait for additional companies to arrive?
What was the reason the crew had to wait for additional companies to arrive?
What was Lt. Tim Wyckoff's role during the operation?
What was Lt. Tim Wyckoff's role during the operation?
What was the lesson learned about using standpipes?
What was the lesson learned about using standpipes?
What was the crew's initial response to the second run dispatched to the building?
What was the crew's initial response to the second run dispatched to the building?
What was one of the challenges faced by the crew due to the building's electrical issues?
What was one of the challenges faced by the crew due to the building's electrical issues?
What did Lt. Tim Wyckoff do upon reaching the 13th floor?
What did Lt. Tim Wyckoff do upon reaching the 13th floor?
What was one of the unknowns faced by the crew when they arrived at the building?
What was one of the unknowns faced by the crew when they arrived at the building?
What did Lt. Tim Wyckoff do after discovering a working fire on the 13th floor?
What did Lt. Tim Wyckoff do after discovering a working fire on the 13th floor?
What did Lt. Tim Wyckoff do after returning to the stairwell from discovering a working fire?
What did Lt. Tim Wyckoff do after returning to the stairwell from discovering a working fire?
What was the main reason for deciding to perform a transitional attack?
What was the main reason for deciding to perform a transitional attack?
What led to the decision to call for a 2nd Alarm?
What led to the decision to call for a 2nd Alarm?
What is recommended for second due engines to maximize water supply?
What is recommended for second due engines to maximize water supply?
What is important for crews in managing and tracking while in the hazard zone?
What is important for crews in managing and tracking while in the hazard zone?
What did crews recognize upon arrival that led to calling for a 2nd Alarm?
What did crews recognize upon arrival that led to calling for a 2nd Alarm?
What was done to improve conditions in the stairwells?
What was done to improve conditions in the stairwells?
What was announced over the radio by Captain Rosko?
What was announced over the radio by Captain Rosko?
What allowed crews time to advance to the third floor fire apartment and evacuate occupants?
What allowed crews time to advance to the third floor fire apartment and evacuate occupants?
What major factor influenced calling for resources early?
What major factor influenced calling for resources early?
What was crucial for ensuring crews have sufficient water supply in a high-rise?
What was crucial for ensuring crews have sufficient water supply in a high-rise?
What did ventilation eventually achieve in the stairwells?
What did ventilation eventually achieve in the stairwells?
What did Lt. Adkins report regarding occupants above the fire?
What did Lt. Adkins report regarding occupants above the fire?
What guided crews to make an early call for additional alarms?
What guided crews to make an early call for additional alarms?
What did the driver from E-1 do after hearing on the radio?
What did the driver from E-1 do after hearing on the radio?
Why was it decided to use the standpipe connection on the fire floor and the hallway?
Why was it decided to use the standpipe connection on the fire floor and the hallway?
What was Lt. Shawn McConnell's big lesson number 5 from the incident?
What was Lt. Shawn McConnell's big lesson number 5 from the incident?
Why did Captain Brian Rosko on L-8 request five additional medics?
Why did Captain Brian Rosko on L-8 request five additional medics?
What did E-15 do as they were making their way up Nelson Rd.?
What did E-15 do as they were making their way up Nelson Rd.?
What was one of Lt. Shawn McConnell's big lessons mentioned?
What was one of Lt. Shawn McConnell's big lessons mentioned?
Why did E-15 back into the scene via the east driveway to E-8?
Why did E-15 back into the scene via the east driveway to E-8?
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