What is the correct placement of the second due inside team during a fire at the top floor of a Brownstone-type Row Frame?

The correct placement of the second due inside team during a fire at the top floor of a Brownstone-type Row Frame is to conduct VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search) on the top floor of the most severely threatened exposure. The rationale behind this is that the second due inside team’s primary objective is to protect life and property in the building that may be affected by the fire. By focusing on the top floor, they are addressing the immediate danger where heat and smoke accumulation is likely to be most severe, especially in a multi-story structure like a Brownstone.

In these types of fires, the top floor can often be at high risk due to the vertical nature of fire spread. The second team conducting VEIS at that level helps in locating any potential victims and mitigating the threat by searching for occupants that may still be trapped. This strategic focus allows for a more thorough and effective firefighting response.

In instances where the focus is misplaced—such as performing VEIS on the bottom floor or the roof—the immediate threats to victims on the top floor may go unaddressed, potentially leading to tragic outcomes. Hence, targeting the top floor in the most severely threatened exposure is crucial for optimizing life safety and operational effectiveness during fire incidents.