407 - High-Rise Flashcards
Any building which has ____ floors or greater will be considered a high rise regardless of the location of the fire.
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The Engineer of the first engine company shall park the apparatus in the vicinity of the ______ provided it does not impede the initial Ladder Companies.
FDC
Until a ‘’____________” officer has been designated by Command, the Engineer serving as Panel Control needs to be prepared to direct incoming crews.
Lobby Control
If the reported location of the fire is below the _________, stairs shall be used for the initial ascent.
7th Floor
If elevators are used in any capacity other than the initial ascent, they shall have a Firefighter operator assigned and be in the ___________________.
Fire Service Mode
If the fire is located on an upper floor, the rehab area will be _____ floors below if practical.
two
At any time (including initial entry), a ‘’_____________________’’ is observed on the Re-call Lobby wall or inside of the car, take notice. This is a warning that the ‘’Shunt Trip’’ is preparing to activate.
Flashing Red Fire Helmet
The “___________________” is formed by the first and second arriving engine
companies.
initial fire attack team
Upon arrival at the reported fire floor, report __________, __________and _________. In case
of radio malfunction, fire phones must be used. Communications are mandatory
for safety
conditions
actions
needs
If nothing is showing on arrival, assume a ______________ fire.
concealed
If smoke or fire is showing, initiate a _______________.
second alarm
Have _____________ deactivated by Building representatives if applicable.
electric locks
Form fire attack teams with minimum of ______ engine company personnel, one of which is an OIC.
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The fire alarm panel position will have the radio designation “________________”.
Panel Control
Only one set of _________ is required past the lobby per attack Team.
high rise equipment
Additional attack teams will consist of ________ engine companies.
paired
In the event of radio malfunction, __________________ is responsible for relaying all communications between the fire attack teams and command, via fire phones if applicable.
Panel Control
In the event that one of the initial Ladder Companies locates the fire in advance of Initial Fire Attack Team, ________________.
follow their lead
Ladder Companies shall __________ their normal radio designation and will not be paired with another ladder company unless directed by Command.
retain
The second arriving ladder company shall park in a location for secondary ladder operations on the ____________ side if possible and conduct a rapid needs assessment for use of exterior ladder operations.
opposite
Upon reaching the fire floor, the 1st and 2nd ladder companies shall enter from ____________ stairwells if conditions are tenable.
opposite
Should the need for a RAT be required, one suppression company must be assigned to ____________ stairwell in the building.
every
__________ must ensure a reserve of stair chairs and bariatric drag blankets available based on occupancy type.
Rescue Chief
__________________ should be considered if elevator use is not available and the Forward Staging is above the 7th floor.
Stairway Support Group
