Book 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL

Question 1

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, the first company on scene of a high rise incident shall:

Answer 1

Assume Fire Attack

Question 2

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, Base is the point where the primary logistical functions are coordinated and administered. Base shall be established:

Answer 2

a minimum of 200 feet away from the incident structure

Question 3

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, the fire attack team shall be a minimum of how many members?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, ___________ controls the air handling system, the initial pressurization of stairwells, and coordinates logistical support.

Answer 4

Lobby Control

Question 5

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, what is the single greatest difference between controlling an incident in a high rise structure as opposed to an incident at ground level?

Answer 5

Lead-time necessary to get personnel and equipment in position

Question 6

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, the Staging Area Manager is subordinate to?

Answer 6

Operations Section Chief

Question 7

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, during Rapid Intervention Company operations at High Rise, the RIC team may locate in _______________ and report to________: choose the most complete answer

Answer 7

Staging or the floor below, Rapid Intervention Group Supervisor (if created)

Question 8

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, the RIC SCBA Kit includes a first stage reducer with ____ feet of intermediate pressure hose.

Answer 8

10 feet

Question 9

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, who determines the stairwells to be used by the occupants for evacuation?

Answer 9

Evacuation Group

Question 10

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, normally helicopters should remain at least ________ from the involved building while in flight.

Answer 10

500 feet

Question 11

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, all of the following are responsibilities of Lobby Control except for

Answer 11

Moving priority equipment to staging

Question 12

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, if an auxiliary water supply is required, the Officer in charge of the Ground Support Unit will coordinate and supervise this effort. Who is requested to provide a supply line to the entrance of the stairwell?

Answer 12

Base

Question 13

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, with regards to Ground Support Unit and moving equipment, normally one member is assigned ____ floors to move equipment.

Answer 13

2

Question 14

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, High Rise building in the City of Los Angeles constructed since 1974 that are over 75’ in height will have all of the following features except for:

Answer 14

At least three approved means of egress from each floor

Feature that a member WILL find:
- Combined Standpipe System
- Standby and Emergency Power System
- Building Communication System

Question 15

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, all of the following are a part of pre-planning except for

Answer 15

Time of Day

Question 16

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, if the fire is reported to be ________________, the stairwell shall be used and firefighters will walk to reach the fire floor.

Answer 16

On or below the sixth (6th) floor

Question 17

According to Book #100 High Rise Manual, some high-rise buildings in Los Angeles, such as the Arco Towers and the First Interstate Tower, have floors interconnected by a separate open stairwell. Because these are vertical openings, they must have __________.

Answer 17

Two-hour protection