A714.1 State Capitol Incidents

Question 1

The first Capitol building in Austin was commissioned

Answer 1

in 1853, just eight years after Texas achieved statehood

Question 2

limestone building was destroyed by fire in _______

Answer 2

1881

Question 3

While the current Capitol was under construction, a three-story brick building was erected in

Answer 3

1883 at the southwest corner of 11th and Congress as a temporary home for the seat of Texas Government until it burned to the ground in 1899

Question 4

The majestic granite edifice we know as our state Capitol was completed in

Answer 4

1888

Question 5

The Firemen’s Monument, dedicated in 1896, was one of the earliest on the Capitol grounds – second only to

Answer 5

the “Heroes of the Alamo.”

Question 5

The Firemen’s Monument, dedicated in 1896, was one of the earliest on the Capitol grounds – second only to

Answer 5

the “Heroes of the Alamo.”

Question 6

A greenhouse situated on the Capitol grounds was completely destroyed by fire in

Answer 6

1925

Question 7

As recently as _______, the current Capitol building suffered a fire resulting in extensive damage and a civilian fatality.

Answer 7

1983

Question 8

Today, the _____ foot tall Texas State Capitol is the centerpiece of the Capitol Complex, which covers _____ acres and includes the _________ sq. ft. Capitol Extension. This Extension, completed in _______

Answer 8

311
26 acres
667,000
1993

Question 9

When operating in the Capitol Complex, companies must have an escort from

Answer 9

the Capitol staff
or
the Texas Department of Public Safety (usually DPS Troopers)

Question 10

when a fire alarm is activated, many doors (such as some leading to stairwells) are still controlled

Answer 10

by keyed locks
and
magnetically controlled

Question 11

Multiple-company incidents occurring at the Texas State Capitol will utilize radio channels for which onsite dedicated repeaters will allow below grade communication.
primary channels are:

Answer 11

313,
314
and
315 which can be monitored by Fire Dispatch

Question 12

backup channels are

Answer 12

513,
514
and
515 which cannot be monitored by Fire Dispatch

Question 13

The State Capitol utilizes multiple addresses including

Answer 13

1400 Congress Ave.,
1100 Congress Ave.
100 E. 11th St.
Regardless the response should be via
15th St. to the DPS Guard House on Congress Ave.

Question 14

if the emergency occurs in the subgrade levels of the Extension (such as the Medical Station), it may be necessary to

Answer 14

leave a crew member in an area that still receives radio signal in order to communicate with Fire Dispatch or other emergency response units such as EMS.

Question 15

Response to Structure Fires at the Capitol Complex;
The ___________ and _____________ will respond to the DPS Guard House on Congress Ave. at 15th St. and request traffic control bollards to be lowered so incoming units may access all sides of the Complex

Answer 15

first Engine Company
&
first Battalion Chief

Question 16

Bollards are removed by lifting straight up. Due to the weight and the length of the bollard, this is best accomplished

Answer 16

with two people

Question 17

The first Engine Company Officer and first Battalion Chief will proceed to the _______ for the Capitol and the Capitol Extension. The room is located at the second pavilion on the east side drive after entering from the north.

Answer 17

FCR

Question 18

Information present on _________ coupled with the maps provided in the _______ should be used to direct incoming companies to best mitigate the incident.

Answer 18

the alarm panel
&
FCR

Question 19

___________ and the _____________ will meet AFD at the FCR to communicate additional information, assist with incident planning and provide escorts and access for fire crews

Answer 19

DPS Troopers
&
Capitol Fire Marshal

Question 20

The remaining crew members from the first Engine should stand by and

Answer 20

be prepared to establish Water Supply as directed by Command

Question 21

There are ______ sets of FDC’s on the north Capitol Grounds, each serving a distinct area of the complex – selecting the correct FDC is critical.

Answer 21

four

Question 22

a fire in an Extension Hearing Room may be best-fought using

Answer 22

Standpipe hose

Question 23

a fire in a third floor office of the Capitol might require

Answer 23

a short attack from the exterior with preconnected hose

Question 24

The Senate, Governor and Legislative Branch evacuate to

Answer 24

East Capitol Grounds

Question 25

The House of Representatives evacuates to

Answer 25

the West Capitol Grounds

Question 26

During fire operations, __________ must be given a high priority due to the historic value of art work, documents and many other items found at the Capitol

Answer 26

salvage

Question 27

Response to HazMat/WMD Calls at the Capitol Complex;
The ______________will respond to the DPS Guard House on Congress Ave. at 15th St

Answer 27

first Engine Company,
Rescue
and/or
Battalion Chief (if assigned)

Question 28

___________ will be responsible for securing the scene for law enforcement

Answer 28

Command

Question 29

The incident site may be considered a crime scene and is under the jurisdiction of

Answer 29

DPS