1-B-4 High Rise Fires

Question 1

Even with optimum positioning 100 foot aerials are limited in reach too about the ________ floor

Answer 1

8th

Question 2

When practical, aerial apparatus should be ________ into position

Answer 2

Backed

Question 3

Ventilation should be prioritized as follows:

Answer 3

1. apartments and/or floor with a known life hazard
2. the fire apartment and / or floor
3. General smoke removal from the entire structure beginning with the lowest smoke-filled floor

Question 4

For small fires with a limited amount of smoke production, consideration should be given to utilizing natural ventilation or ________

Answer 4

Electric fans

Question 5

________ is a unit established at high-rise incidents to assist the IC with the accountability of personnel, control of building systems, Control and direction of evacuees, And logistical support

Answer 5

Lobby control

Question 6

Lobby control is often assigned to the first arriving ________

Answer 6

Rescue

Question 7

Use of non-fireman’s service elevators is permitted only if the car doesn’t serve ________

Answer 7

The fire floor

Question 8

________ is a procedure that may be employed for the rare situation of a fire located in the upper stories coupled with nonfunctioning or unsafe elevators

Answer 8

Stairwell support

Question 9

Cruise should refrain from using elevators if the fire was on or below the ________ floor or if the safety of the elevator is in question

Answer 9

6th

Question 10

If the elevator is used prior to a dedicated elevator operator being assigned from lobby control, one firefighter must assume the position of ________

Answer 10

Elevator control firefighter

Question 11

Cruise should exit the elevator ________ floors below the fire floor and walk up the stairs

Answer 11

1 to 2

Question 12

When available, the use of ________ should be considered to simplify communications within the building and reduce radio traffic

Answer 12

In-house communications