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3.2.2.5 High/mid rise structure fire Flashcards

1
Q

Per the SOG what specifics do these structures possess?

A

five or more floors, with enclosed stairwells and hallways

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Upon arrival at a high rise structure fire incident what shall the first arriving officer state?

A

that high rise procedures will be in effect

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What are the tactical priorities for a high rise structure fire? (in order)

A 
Confirm fire location
Fire attack
search
water supply/supplement suppression system
evacuation
check for extension
Lobby control and systems
RIT
PPV coordination
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What are the general expectations for the first arriving apparatus to a high rise?

A 
On scene report
consider additional alarms
Entire crew will compose first attack team
Locate fire
Begin fire attack
leave space for the truck
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What are the general expectations for the 2nd due apparatus to a high rise?

A 
2nd attack team
Search immediate area
Engineer
     -supply FDC/suppression system
     - water supply if hydrant close
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What are the general expectations for the 3rd due apparatus.

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Ensure continuous supply
Supply FDC/Suppression system if not done
Officer establishes lobby control/systems & accountability
Coordinate evacuation (2nd due rescue assists)

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7
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What are the general expectations for the 1st due rescue to a high rise.

A

Join with attack team 1

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What are the general expectations for the 1st due truck company on a high rise?

A

position truck for aerial ops
forcible entry
primary search

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9
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What are the general expectations for the 4th due engine (5th due apparatus) on a high rise?

A

Check for extension above fire floor

Check for extension on top floor

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10
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What are the general expectations for the 2nd due rescue on a high rise?

A

report to lobby control/systems officer to begin EVAC

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What are the general expectations for the first due chief officer on a high rise?

A

Establish or assume incident command

Utilize IMS

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What are the general expectations for the 2nd due chief officer to a high rise?

A

Fire floor division supervisor

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What are the general expectations for the 3rd due chief officer to a high rise?

A

Lobby control/systems unit leader

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What are the general expectations for the 4th due chief officer to a high rise?

A

Safety officer

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15
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What difficulties are present in high rise FFing?

A

Access
Occupant load
Construction type

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16
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Our initial goal should be to _________ while simultaneously _____________.

A

rescue the most threatened

extending an aggressive fire attack

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17
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Even with nothing showing, we must proceed on the assumption that there is a fire until when?

A

Verification comes from interior crews

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18
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What three objectives should be worked toward upon arrival of initial crews?

A

Locate fire
Attack fire
Rescue occupants

19
Q

Who is responsible for selecting the method of ascent to the reported fire area?

A

officer leading initial attack

20
Q

What floor (relative to fire floor) should the elevator be taken to when it is utilized?

A

Two floors below the fire floor

21
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Upon arrival at the fire floor, what information should be relayed to command?

A

conditions
needs
actual fire floor confirmation

22
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What should the initial attack companies proceed to the fire floor with?

A

SCBA’s
TIC’s
high rise pack
basic forcible entry tools

23
Q

Where will equipment be pooled prior to the establishment of a forward support area?

A

Lobby

24
Q

From what five locations should initial attack companies give condition reports?

A 
exterior
fire control room
fire attack stairwell
fire floor
fire room/apartment
25
Q

What information should be given in the fire floor report?

A

fire floor number
conditions
actions being taken

26
Q

What information should be given in the fire room/apartment report?

A

Apartment number
conditions
actions being taken

27
Q

How should the attack stairwell be pressurized to prevent entry of products of combustion?

A

fan at the bottom entry to stairwell

fan blowing into stairwell three floors below the fire floor

28
Q

Where will initial fire fighting operations be setup?

A

floor below the fire floor

29
Q

What should be done if elevator control has not been established?

A

Return the elevator to the lobby manually.

30
Q

As soon as it becomes apparent that a working high rise fire is occurring, who should command call for?

A

all chief officers

and/or Lee County IMT

31
Q

Can chief recall decisions be made en route to the scene based on visual and/or dispatch info?

A

yes

32
Q

HVAC systems in the building should be shut down unless what?

A

They are designed for removal of smoke.

33
Q

In what radio zone is the simplex system located that allows direct radio to radio communication?

A

Zone 14

34
Q

Simplex radio channels end with what letter?

A

D

35
Q

Who is typically responsible for assuming lobby control until the arrival of the third chief officer?

A

3rd due engine officer

36
Q

Who is typically responsible for assuming lobby control from the third due engine officer?

A

3rd arriving chief

37
Q

With command approval, when should alarms be silenced?

A

After exit/entry points have been secured to prevent occupant re-entry

38
Q

The officer of which engine shall assume the role of staging area manager?

A

5th due engine

39
Q

The officer of the 5th due engine shall assume what role?

A

staging area manager

40
Q

Where shall the staging area be established?

A

two floors below the fire floor

41
Q

What engine crew should be prepared to function as the RIT?

A

5th due engine

42
Q

The officer of which unit will serve as RIT group supervisor if more than one RIT is necessary?

A

5th due apparatus

43
Q

The fourth arriving chief will assume the role of what?

A

Safety officer

44
Q

The safety officer role will be assumed by whom?

A

fourth arriving chief

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