9 Highrise Flashcards
What should incoming apparatus do to aid in the initial size-up for a residential high-rise building?
a. Establish a safe perimeter
b. Communicate an initial radio report to Fire Control
c. Upgrade to a 2nd alarm immediately
d. Deploy hose packs and standpipe kits
B
When may the Incident Commander upgrade to a 2nd alarm during the initial size-up of a residential high-rise incident?
a. Upon arrival at the scene
b. If conditions consistent with a working fire are confirmed
c. When all apparatus are in position d. When utilities are called for assistance
B
What is the initial approach location for the first arriving apparatus in most cases during a residential high-rise incident?
a. Emergency exit
b. Fire Department Connection (FDC) c. Main entrance with the annunciator panel
d. Elevator control room
C
What is the role of the driver of the first arriving apparatus during the initial approach?
a. Connect to the FDC if possible
b. Relocate to the elevator control room
c. Report to Fire Control
d. Connect to the sprinkler system
A
When encountering smoke or fire during the investigation in a residential high-rise, what action should be considered?
a. Continue the investigation
b. Upgrade the alarm immediately
c. Evacuate the building
d. Relocate to the elevator control room
B
What should the initial crew obtain from responsible building personnel and occupants during the initial tasks?
a. Floor plans for elevators
b. Control of the elevator
c. EVAC announcement
d. Keys and building information
D
In a residential high-rise incident above the 4th floor, what action should the initial crew take regarding the elevator?
a. Ignore the elevator and use stairs only
b. Proceed to two floors below the alarm location
c. Use the elevator
d. Perform an EVAC announcement
C
What is the minimum equipment required for the initial crew during a residential high-rise incident?
a. Elevator control board and standpipe kit
b. 3 sets of irons and a prying tool
c. 3 x 15 metre 65mm Hose Packs and Standpipe Kit
d. Thermal imaging camera and positive pressure ventilation equipment
C
What is the primary role of the crew from the second arriving apparatus in a high-rise incident?
a. Assume Lobby Control
b. Provide backup/support to the team on the fire floor
c. Establish Entry Control
d. Bypass EVAC announcements
B
What should the driver of the second arriving apparatus assist with upon arrival at the scene?
a. Assume Lobby Control
b. Silencing alarms
c. Establishing water supply and hooking into the FDC
d. Initiating EVAC announcements
C
What is the responsibility of the driver of the second arriving apparatus once water supply and FDC hookup are complete?
a. Assume Command
b. Join the firefighting crew on the fire floor
c. Proceed to Elevator Control
d. Monitor the fire pump
D
What should the minimum equipment for the second arriving apparatus include?
a. One set of irons (flathead axe, halligan)
b. Medical Bag and Defib
c. Spare SCBA Cylinders
d. 3 x 15m 65mm Hose Packs and Standpipe Kit
A
What role should the Captain of the third arriving apparatus assume in a high-rise incident?
a. Assume Command
b. Provide backup/support to the team on the fire floor
c. Assume Lobby Control
d. Establish Entry Control
C
When should Lobby Control be prepared to assume Command from the initial Incident Commander?
a. When the IC is no longer in investigation mode
b. When the fire is under control
c. When the first arriving apparatus is in position
d. When the fire is upgraded to a 2nd alarm
A
What should the crew of the third arriving apparatus do upon arrival at the scene?
a. Assume Lobby Control
b. Establish Entry Control
c. Provide backup/support to the team on the fire floor
d. Proceed to the location of the first two arriving crews
D
