BK-100 Highrise Manuel Chpt. 1-3 Flashcards
Which position on the ICS chart can have assistants?
Command staff - PIO, safety, liaison
What section does SIT/SAT and RE/STAT fall under?
Planning section
What section does documentation unit, Technical specialist and Demobilization unit fall under?
Planning section
What unit is responsible for accountability and initiates the F666?
Resource status unit
Which unit shall be activated for major fires or unusual incidents?
Documentation unit
We shall, the first fire company on scene do?
Fire attack team
To who is RIC/RIG assigned?
IC/Operations
Where is RIC/RIG normally assembled and deployed from?
Staging
What is the search group supervisors responsibility?
Supervise companies involved in search/rescue and evacuation of building occupants to ground level
Who’s responsibility is for the control and safety of building occupants from ground level to an assembly level outstanding in the building?
Evacuation group supervisor
Where is the air ops director normally located?
Ground area in the area of the heliSpot
Who normally will be helicopter coordinator?
Chief pilot or senior pilot at incident
What rank is normally deployed as air recon officer and who do they report to?
BC, to IC/Operations
Where are airborne engine companies assigned?
To Hel Co., Until dropped off on building, then to IC/operations
Whose approval is required to drop off airborne engine companies on to structure?
IC/operations
Logistics section chief supervises what activities/units?
Lobby control, control systems, ground support, supply unit, Communications unit, medical unit
What was ground support formerly known as?
Stairwell unit
If an auxiliary water supply is required, what unit will coordinate and supervise this function?
Ground support group
Who may establish BASE From the first alarm assignment?
Available engineers
If BASE Area manager maintains a reserve of resources to a level determined by who?
logistics
What equipment Is the communications unit responsible for?
Portable radios, spare batteries, cell phones, buildings sound powered phones
When shall the IC initiate an F-666 worksheet?
At the very beginning of the incident
Who is responsible to follow personnel accountability system procedures?
All members
What does the first on scene office do?
Size up, assume IC, lead fire attack
Once first officer commits to a tactical objective, such as fire attack, how should the ICS system develop?
Bypassing command to the next on scene officer
What SHALL the second on scene resource do?
Establish lobby and become IC
Who shall supply water to the building standpipe system?
First 200 series engineer on scene. Or if first and second resource on scene are both triples, then the engineer from the second engine company
The basic ICS Requirements have been met when what components are established?
ALSBase (Attack, Lobby, Staging, Base)
IC shall ensure RIC when?
As incident expands beyond the first alarm
Where SHALL RIC/RIG be located?
In or proximity to Staging
For investigations and minor incidents, the ICS system may be limited to?
BC tracking resources, a fire attack team, and Lobby control
Some important considerations for operations are:
- Number of companies required on floors, plan for early relief.
- Security, floor wardens, building communications for the back
- Airborne companies for search on other stores
Some important considerations for Operations are?
Number of companies to staff lobby, BASE, Ground support, communications
The Command Post should be established at a safe distance of?
Minimum 200 feet
What do you consider with the location of the command post
An area to observe that involves structure and control resources into her in the building
Base should be established a safe distance of the and where?
At least 200 feet from the building and not in proximity to the command post
After establishing base what should then happen?
Announce the location to Metro and direct all companies to report to the base location
Where is staging established?
Normally two floors below the fire slower below the fire floor?
What consists of the investigation/demobilization stage?
Determine the cause,
use Arson investors Develop and implement an overall plan, develop and implement depot plan
Develop a safe reentry plan for occupants to retrieve personal items/or we can vacate and reoccupy
What makes up the command staff?
Public information officer
safety officer
liaison officer
What are some of the roles of the Safety Officer?
Recon the incident, identify and report Hazardous conditions, unsafe activities or fire behavior.
Depending on the complexity of the incident, the safety officer may request?
Assistant safety officers
What is the role of the PIO?
Coordinate and disseminate information to the news media concerning the incident
What is the role of the liaison officer?
Assess and monitor active and potential agency involvement, ensure adequate communications for assisting agencies
The command staff will not have deputies but instead have?
Assistants
The planning section chief supervisors who?
Resource unit leaders
situation unit leaders
documentation unit leaders
technical specialists
water resource specialists
What does the resource unit leader do?
Records and accounts for resource status assigned to the incident. Normally on a F-666
What does the situation unit leader do?
Maintains a diagram depicting the concerned structure, pertinent structure components, the Fire location, size and current situation
What does the documentation unit leader do?
Provides comprehensive, chronological documentation regarding the incident
What does the water resource specialist do?
Assesses the overall water supply and recommends solutions for existing or potential water supply problems
All resources requested or the incident shall be approved by?
The incident commander and ordered through resource unit leader
Planning section chief reports to?
The IC
All resources released from the incident shall be released by?
The IC through the resource unit leaders
When incident command is transferred to another officer, overhaul and Demobilization plans shall?
Be clearly understood
Operation section chief supervisors who?
Fire attack, staging, search/rescue, rapid intervention, air ops, medical, evac, Ventilation, salvage/overhaul
Operations section chief will normally be located?
At the command post
Is the Ops section chief leaves the command post, the responsibility for accountability lie with?
Remains with the OPS section chief
Why should you have a separate TAC for logistics?
To allow for communications between base, lobby and stairwell support stairwell support now called group support
The operations section chief shall assure?
Accountability of companies and personnel is maintained
A division is a what?
A geographical area, usually One floor in a high-rise incident
A group supervisor manages?
A specific function under the IC/OPS
Division and group supervisors shall be responsible for?
Accountability of companies and personnel assigned to their area of responsibility
Fire attack team shall consist of how many members?
4 members
What information should be obtained for the fire attack team upon ascending?
What is the nature of the emergency, where is the emergency located, is there an alarm panel, are the stairwell locking mechanisms unlocked with alarm activation, is there a fire control room, what is the lobby phone number, how many people are in the building at this time,Type of stairs (scissor or return)
What should the fire tagteam officer do while I was sending to the fire floor?
Periodically report conditions in the building to the IC
Who has the authority to continue or discontinue use of the elevators?
Incident commander
The fire attack team shall bring with them the following equipment
Breathing apparatus, portable radios,
rotary saw or forcible entry tools,
thermal imaging camera,
high-rise hose packs
If elevators are utilized they shall not be taken closer than?
Two floors below the reported fire floor or two floors closer than the indicated alarm
The fire tagteam shall locate the emergency and give a size up of what information?
What is burning,
Are occupants endangered,
what is the potential of vertical extension, interior or exterior,
what is the potential for horizontal extension,
what is the best route for staging
Two members of the Fire tagteam shall do what during an operation?
Two members shall remain outside of the IDLH
Who does the staging manager order resources through?
Incident commander/OPS Chief
Who does the staging manager order equipment through?
Logistics officer to BASE. Preferably on a separate TAC channel
Why should stairwell access be controlled?
To prevent companies from bypassing staging
What are some of the roles of the stage manager?
Plan layout of staging area, maintain separate stock pile of reserve equipment, Control reserve and rehab personnel,Maintain complete accurate record of resources status, pro cure a sound Powered phone to connect with lobby
Rapid intervention companies are assigned to the incident commander/operations but are standing by where?
Staging, in a state of readiness
What should consist of a rapid intervention company at the high-rise incident?
Light force, engine or squad and an ALS Rescue
When more than one company is assigned to rapid intervention operations, who should be assigned?
A battalion commander should be assigned as a RIG supervisor
Who does the search group supervisor work closely with?
Evacuation group SUP
Some responsibilities for the search group consist of?
Ensure primary and secondary search is conducted,
- determine safe refuge area, continually monitoring carbon monoxide levels,
- remove occupants out of fire attack stairwells,
- coordinate with evacuation group
The Helispot location Should be located how far from the building?
1/2 mile from the incident
Helicopters should remain how far from the building?
500 feet
What units can be found under the support branch?
Lobby control, Systems control, Ground support, Base, Supply unit
What are some of the units under the service branch?
Communication,
Medical unit
Bass should be established how far from the building?
Normally 200 feet
Who does the base manager report to?
Support branch director, logistics or incident commander in that order
Who shall provide a water supply when it is supplied to the stairwell?
Base manager
Who is responsible for the perimeter security around base?
Base manager
What is the second company on scene required to establish?
Lobby Control
What are some of the responsibilities of lobby?
Elevator recall, stairwell access, building engineer, activate building communication system, monitor fire control room, ensure fire pumps are working, initial pressurization of stairs shafts
Love you Control should inform the IC of what?
Number of floors/Elevators recalled
Lobby Control reports to?
Logistics section chief or the IC if logs not established
What do companies using fire scapes do for accountability?
Check in with staging
Elevator shall not be used until?
It can be determined that the shaft is not threatened or contaminated with fire or smoke or water
Lobby shall recall elevators to the lobby in what phase?
Phase I
When would a system control unit be implemented?
To relieve lobby control of the control of fire control systems, HVAC, Communication and elevator systems
What time frame should I see consider for relief for fire personnel?
10–15 minutes
Who must assign the responsibility of establishing and maintaining a secure perimeter around the building?
IC
What is a safe location for Base?
At least 200 feet from the structure, not near command Post
Where shall the Air OPs Helispot be located?
1/2 mile from the involved building
Normally, helicopters should remain how far from the building when in flight?
500 feet minimum and away from command Post
When Shall a documentation unit be activated?
Four major fires or unusual incidents
All resources shall be released from the incident by the IC through what unit?
Resource status unit
Responsibilities of operations include the supervision of what functions/tasks?
Fire attack, staging, search and rescue, rapid intervention, air operations, medical, evacuation, ventilation, salvage, overhaul
What is the minimum number of personnel for fire attack?
4
Who determines the means of ascent for fire attack team?
Captain
Which types of elevators maybe use under certain conditions?
Elevators with phase 1 and phase 2 emergency service
What equipment shall fire attack take with them?
Breathing apparatus, portable radios, rotary saw or forcible entry tools, thermal imaging camera, high-rise hose packs
What additional equipment should be taken when feasible?
Portable spotlight, extra air bottles, fire extinguisher (mandatory if elevators are used)
What floor shall the fire attack officer evaluate?
Two floors below the reported fire floor. Evaluate for staging and report findings
If elevators are utilized as a means of ascent , how close to the reported fire floor may they be taken?
Two floors below the fire floor or two floors below the lowest indicated alarm floor
When more than one company is assigned to RIC, what rank should be assigned as rapid intervention group supervisor?
Battalion chief
When the fire attack team locates the emergency, what should they check for first?
Vertical extension
Which company shall become lobby?
The second on scene company will assume lobby and IC until relieved by a higher rank
What can be implemented to relieve lobby of dealing with HVAC systems and other building functions?
Systems control unit
Who is responsible for moving equipment from ground level to staging?
Ground support unit
Who is responsible for moving equipment above staging?
The staging officer
In the ground support unit, how many members per floor should be utilized for bringing up equipment?
Normally one member per two floors
What should the ratio of officers be to members?
One officer to four or five members
