Book 100 Flashcards
Who is in responsible to check two floors below the fore floor for the suitability for staging ?
Fire attack
If there is an actual fire, the fire attack team can initiate fire attack. In this situation the officer now becomes a _______________ and remains in charge of the floor until relieved
Division supervisor
Staging is normally located how many floors below the fire ?
2
Where is the air operations branch director normally located ?
On the ground near the Helispot
During their response , Airborne Engine Companies are designated to the ___________________ until they are deployed and shall contact _______ for an assignment
HELCO or Air Ops Branch Director
IC
Base shall be established a minimum of ________ away from the incident structure
200 feet
What is the normal first alarm assignment for a reported fire in high rise structure fire ?
5 fire companies ( 2 trucks and 3 engines )
1 air borne engine company component ( task force )
1 ALS RA
1 BLS RA
1 EMS Captain
1 BC
1 squad ( specific first in districts )
In a high rise incident, a minimum of a ______-member initial fire attack team shall ascend to the reported floor
Four
What is the responsibility of the second in company in a high rise fire ?
Establishes lobby control
Officer becomes the IC
Supplying water to the building standpipe system will be the responsibility of the first arriving _____________, EXCEPT when the first and second arriving companies are single engine companies.
200 Series Engineer
Base may be established by available _________ from the first alarm assignment, or by a greater alarm company.
Engineers
In high rise fire incidents, a Rapid Intervention Company/Companies shall be located in, or proximity to, ________
Staging
What assignment may the SECOND arriving battalion chief be assigned to in a high rise fire ?
Division supervisor on fire floor
Air operations helispot should be at least _____ from the involved building
Helicopters should remain minimum of _____ from the involved building while in flight and away from the command post
1/2 mile
500 feet
A Division is a specific ____________ area, usually one floor in a high rise incident.
Group Supervisors manage a specific ___________ under the Incident Commander/ Operations Chief.
GEOGRAPHIC
FUNCTION
Who has the ultimate responsibility to authorize tor discontinue the use of elevators ?
The Incident Commander
Traditionally, occupant evacuation of the fire floor and the _____ floors above and below has been sufficient
Two
For our purposes, a high rise building is defined as a building which is over ____ in height, measured from ground level access to the floor level of the highest floor intended for occupant use.
75 feet
High rise buildings in the City are designed with __________ fire resistance between floors and around vertical openings
Two-hour
The third and by far the gravest threat to building occupants in high rise fires is _____________________
exposure to smoke and the products of combustion.
Department policy requires the Fire Attack Team take with them their _________, _______ , __________, _________, and a _________ if an elevator is used.
SCBA Pigtail High-rise hose pack Thermal imaging camera Fire extinguisher
Where can the interior lock box for FD use be located ?
Building lobby security post or fire control room
Who sets the stairwell climbing pace when ascending ?
The officer in charge
In addition to the key lock, some doors are held closed by a magnetic device requiring ____-pound pressure to overcome it. If the key unlocks the door, but it resists opening, give it a hard pull.
25
If the fire is reported to be ______________ the ____ floor, the stairwell SHALL be set and firefighters will walk to reach the fire floor
On or below the 6th floor
above the 6th floor you can use elevator
If used as a means of ascent, elevators should not be taken closer than ____ floors below the reported fire floor or two floors below the lowest alarm activated floor location.
Two
No more than ______ personnel with equipment is permitted in any elevator. This will prevent exceeding the weight capacity of the elevator.
Six
The PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICES control pressure, and assuming they are functioning properly, the volume of a give outlet can increase to supply more than one line, as long as the g.p.m. does not exceed the set limit which is normally ________
300 GPM
PRESSURE RESTRICTING DEVICES work by restricting to flow by how far the valve can be opened, thereby reducing the flow and the p.s.i. The orifice plate controls pressure by restricting volume and is limited to its design requirements for supplying _______
200 GPM
The stage for flashover is set when the heat of the fire liberates flammable gases from these synthetics. As the temperature of these gases increases, it reaches the flashover point, which may be as low as __________
700˚ F
One means of ventilating a floor or compartment of a high-rise building to eliminate a backdraft condition is to ___________ and horizontally ventilate the fire floor.
Break the windows
The RIC SCBA Kit consists of the following: Nylon bag with sling and carrying handles, 60 minute air cylinder, First stage pressure reducer with ____ feet of intermediate pressure hose, Second stage regulator, Facepiece, Pelican Flashlight with integrated holder, and ___ feet drop bag line)
10’
150’
What are the components of Pre-fire planning a high rise building ?
- physical condition
- study of past fires
- thorough knowledge of tools and using them effectively
One of the most important things to remember is to ______________________________________
Find someone from the building that is familiar with the fire control room
The incident command channel in a high rise incident is to be utilized by which assignments ?
General staff Command staff Operations DIV supervisors GROUP supervisors Staging
The logistics tac channel is utilized by which assignments ?
Logistics chief Lobby base Ground support Communications Staging
Helicopters can be used in high rise for :
Evacuation
Observation
Deployment of Personnel and Equipment
When helicopters or helicopter support is requested, the Incident Commander must state the ______________
The intended need
Estimated response time for helicopters from Van Nuys Airport:
Downtown :
San Fernando Valley :
West LA Area:
Harbor Area:
10 - 12 minutes ( DOWNTOWN)
5 - 7 minutes ( SF VALLEY)
10 minutes ( WEST LA AREA)
20 minutes ( HARBOR AREA)
Normally, helicopters should remain approximately _____ from the involved building while in flight. The helispot location should be located at least _______ from the incident site.
500 feet
1/2 Mile
Personnel can be airlifted to the roof or to a medical care area, their typical uses include:
- Search
- Roof evacuation
- Fire extension
- Medical group
- Roof division
- Fire attack
Air operations, What equipment is a part of standard high rise equipment ?
- 2” Hose pack w/ pig tail
- Axe- claw tool - Haligan
- SCBA and spare bottles
- Rotary saw w blades
Air operations, what equipment is a part of standard medical equipment ?
- Starter kit and drugs
- Resuscitator
- Scope and defibrillator
- Backboard/ flat stretcher
Who is in charge of the helicopters safety and will have the final say in whether or not a particular evacuation method will be attempted ?
The Pilot
Hoist rescues are limited to ______ or approximately ____ stories below the roof
250 feet
20
When waiting to load and/or board a Department helicopter, personnel shall form a single line at least ____ from the aircraft, toward the front side, in full view of the pilot at all times.
50 feet
Fire Officers must consciously ask pertinent questions and ascertain conditions that are incorporated into a building. Such questions must center around decisions relating to the following three areas:
- Life safety
- Property protection
- Continuation of Operations
A “High-rise Building” is defined as a building which is over _____ in height measured from ground level access to the floor level of the highest floor intended for occupant use, NOT to the actual height of the building
75 feet
According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, there are approximately 1,700 high-rise buildings in the State of California; of these, Los Angeles has approximately _____. Most of the high-rise buildings in Los Angeles consist of commercial occupancies
745
“Existing High-Rise” buildings are ones which were constructed PRIOR to ________ . Approx 520 of LA in this category .
July 1974
Prior to ____, all buildings in Los Angeles were limited to 150’ in height for earthquake safety. What were the only two exceptions ?
1957
LA City Hall and County USC Hospital
Most high-rise buildings constructed prior to _____ have openable windows, so ventilation during firefighting operations usually presents no special problems.
1960
Which type of construction is the type of construction in which the structural members, including walls, columns, beams, floors and roofs are of noncombustible or limited combustible materials, and are required to have varying fire-resistive rating depending on their usage. Expected to withstand fire for TWO OR MORE HOURS:
TYPE 1
With a Class III standpipe system, the most common method of controlling working pressure at the various floor levels is with the installation of ____________. This washer-like device is installed at an outlet to restrict the size of the opening and thereby control the volume.
ORIFICE PLATES
Each new high-rise is required to maintain a ______ rated Fire Control Room previously known as the building control station, in an approved location (usually the ground floor)
One hour
All new high-rise buildings must have an emergency smoke control system, a system capable of exhausting smoke directly to the exterior of the building, or perimeter windows must be openable or have breakable tempered glass in each corner and every ____linear feet, or a combination of the above.
50
At least how many telephone handsets are required to be on the premises for firefighter use ??
Six
What is the dimension of the helicopter pad on high rise roofs ? What does the number inside the pad identify ?
50’ x 50’
Load capacity in a thousand pounds
Exterior fire escapes were accepted as approved means of egress, they were required to have wired glass or equivalent protection for the windows on all landings and within ___ on either side of the landing. Thus, IF windows are closed, there would be some protection for persons passing a fire floor.
5 feet
After a knockdown has been declared, the primary goals for an Incident Commander are:
( DDOR )
- Develop cause DETERMINATON
- Develop a DEMOBILIZATION plan
- Develop an OVERHAUL plan
- Develop a RE-ENTRY/RE-ENTRY plan
Who’s responsibility is it to preserve and guard the fire scene and evidence until the building or portions of the building are released for overhaul by the arson investigators ?
Incident Commander
If overhauling above ground, it is imperative that ___________________________________ .
The floor below be checked for salvage needs to prevent further water damage
Who is responsible for the coordination of releasing pertinent information to the evacuees under the direction of the IC ?
Evacuation Group officer
What are the responsibilities of Evacuation Group officer ?
- Provide information regarding the incident to incident personnel and PIO
- Establish Re-Entry Plan
- Establish Re- Housing plan
- Update IC
- Maintain records
Once the Fire Department has released the incident, the security of property must be left with _______,_________ or ____________
Owner, responsible party or police/ security
The Incident Command System shall provide for additional accountability based on size, complexity or needs of an incident, this can be accomplished by________________
Reducing span of control
What channels shall the RIC resources monitor when in the STAND BY mode:
- Incident command channel
- Incident TAC channel
- Rescue TAC channel ( if assigned )
- Emergency 6
What channels shall the RIC resources monitor while in the DEPLOYMENT mode:
- Rescue TAC channel ( assigned by IC)
2. Emergency Channel 6 OR incident TAC channel
What is LCES in structure firefighting ?
Location
Conditions
Escape Route
Safety Equipment
Members operating in hazardous areas at emergency incidents shall operate in teams of two or more and be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus. Team members shall be in communication with each other through ____,_______, and _____ or _______ in order to coordinate their activities.
Communication between the two members team making entry is NOT allowed by radio
Visual
Audible
Physical
Safety guide rope
In a high rise incident, the initial company a minimum ______-member fire attack team shall ascend to the reported fire
Four
The accurate maintenance of this information on each apparatus is necessary for the Department to comply with “accountability” requirements in NFPA _________
1500 standard
Any search and rescue operation should be preceded with a basic knowledge of the following factors:
- Structure ( construction and layout )
- Fire ( location and extension )
- Victims ( number and location )
- Resources ( personnel and equipment )
- SOPS ( methods and training )
When entering a structure or room, three factors usually determine the path of search:
- Information gathered from the IC and firefighting personnel.
- Location of interior fire attack lines, for last known location
- Searching an area that is unknown for a potential victim by either turning left or right
Knots on tether bag in RIC bag, are spaced how far ?
6 feet
Metro-rail tunnel are limited to the following channels in repeat mode:
TAC - 2,12,15,16,17
MFC- 7
Metro EMS - 4
Emergency 6
Metro- Rail, F-tel phones are located at each standpipe outlet every _____ in the tunnel.
250 feet
How many unplasticized copies of the building inventory sheet should there be ?
Six
the building communication system provides public address to multiple areas of the building including rooms with an occupancy load of _____.
50 or more
Buildings exceeding 150’ in height after 1960 were required to install ______________ standpipe systems.
Combination Class III
if the smoke sensor located within the _________________ is actuated, the elevators in the bank will be recalled to the designated floor (Lobby) or alternate designated floor.
Elevator vestibule
HVAC systems designed for smoke removal may also be used, providing they exhaust a minimum of _______ air changes per hour, and exhaust to the exterior of the building without recirculating to the other sections of the building.
6
Now referred to as “ Fire Control Room” , this room was referred to as the __________
“Building Control Station”
This is provided by an on-site generator which must be available for at least ________ at full demand.
8 hours
Approximately how many of the older existing high-rise buildings chose to not comply with the requirements of the High-Rise Retrofit Program ?
30
