3.2.2.5 High/mid rise structure fire Flashcards
Per the SOG what specifics do these structures possess?
five or more floors, with enclosed stairwells and hallways
Upon arrival at a high rise structure fire incident what shall the first arriving officer state?
that high rise procedures will be in effect
What are the tactical priorities for a high rise structure fire? (in order)
Confirm fire location Fire attack search water supply/supplement suppression system evacuation check for extension Lobby control and systems RIT PPV coordination
What are the general expectations for the first arriving apparatus to a high rise?
On scene report consider additional alarms Entire crew will compose first attack team Locate fire Begin fire attack leave space for the truck
What are the general expectations for the 2nd due apparatus to a high rise?
2nd attack team
Search immediate area
Engineer
-supply FDC/suppression system
- water supply if hydrant closeWhat are the general expectations for the 3rd due apparatus.
Ensure continuous supply
Supply FDC/Suppression system if not done
Officer establishes lobby control/systems & accountability
Coordinate evacuation (2nd due rescue assists)
What are the general expectations for the 1st due rescue to a high rise.
Join with attack team 1
What are the general expectations for the 1st due truck company on a high rise?
position truck for aerial ops
forcible entry
primary search
What are the general expectations for the 4th due engine (5th due apparatus) on a high rise?
Check for extension above fire floor
Check for extension on top floor
What are the general expectations for the 2nd due rescue on a high rise?
report to lobby control/systems officer to begin EVAC
What are the general expectations for the first due chief officer on a high rise?
Establish or assume incident command
Utilize IMS
What are the general expectations for the 2nd due chief officer to a high rise?
Fire floor division supervisor
What are the general expectations for the 3rd due chief officer to a high rise?
Lobby control/systems unit leader
What are the general expectations for the 4th due chief officer to a high rise?
Safety officer
What difficulties are present in high rise FFing?
Access
Occupant load
Construction type
Our initial goal should be to _________ while simultaneously _____________.
rescue the most threatened
extending an aggressive fire attack
Even with nothing showing, we must proceed on the assumption that there is a fire until when?
Verification comes from interior crews
What three objectives should be worked toward upon arrival of initial crews?
Locate fire
Attack fire
Rescue occupants
Who is responsible for selecting the method of ascent to the reported fire area?
officer leading initial attack
What floor (relative to fire floor) should the elevator be taken to when it is utilized?
Two floors below the fire floor
Upon arrival at the fire floor, what information should be relayed to command?
conditions
needs
actual fire floor confirmation
What should the initial attack companies proceed to the fire floor with?
SCBA’s
TIC’s
high rise pack
basic forcible entry tools
Where will equipment be pooled prior to the establishment of a forward support area?
Lobby
From what five locations should initial attack companies give condition reports?
exterior fire control room fire attack stairwell fire floor fire room/apartment
What information should be given in the fire floor report?
fire floor number
conditions
actions being taken
What information should be given in the fire room/apartment report?
Apartment number
conditions
actions being taken
How should the attack stairwell be pressurized to prevent entry of products of combustion?
fan at the bottom entry to stairwell
fan blowing into stairwell three floors below the fire floor
Where will initial fire fighting operations be setup?
floor below the fire floor
What should be done if elevator control has not been established?
Return the elevator to the lobby manually.
As soon as it becomes apparent that a working high rise fire is occurring, who should command call for?
all chief officers
and/or Lee County IMT
Can chief recall decisions be made en route to the scene based on visual and/or dispatch info?
yes
HVAC systems in the building should be shut down unless what?
They are designed for removal of smoke.
In what radio zone is the simplex system located that allows direct radio to radio communication?
Zone 14
Simplex radio channels end with what letter?
D
Who is typically responsible for assuming lobby control until the arrival of the third chief officer?
3rd due engine officer
Who is typically responsible for assuming lobby control from the third due engine officer?
3rd arriving chief
With command approval, when should alarms be silenced?
After exit/entry points have been secured to prevent occupant re-entry
The officer of which engine shall assume the role of staging area manager?
5th due engine
The officer of the 5th due engine shall assume what role?
staging area manager
Where shall the staging area be established?
two floors below the fire floor
What engine crew should be prepared to function as the RIT?
5th due engine
The officer of which unit will serve as RIT group supervisor if more than one RIT is necessary?
5th due apparatus
The fourth arriving chief will assume the role of what?
Safety officer
The safety officer role will be assumed by whom?
fourth arriving chief
