BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 3 SPECIFIC OPERATIONS Flashcards
For investigations or minor incidents, implementation of the command organization might be limited to a Battalion Chief, a member tracking resource status at the Command Post, a Fire Attack Team, and
Lobby control
Remember, the ___________ necessary to get personnel and equipment in position at their assignment is the single greatest difference between controlling an incident in a high rise structure as opposed to an incident at ground level.
Lead time
- Operations
- Number of companies required on fire floor/floors. Plan for early relief (___ to __minutes) for fire control personnel.
10-15 mins
Evacuation. (Consider use of building security personnel, floor wardens, and the use of building ______ _________ to assist the Evacuation Group.)
Communication system
Search. (Consider the use of ________ companies to initiate search on upper floors.)
Airborne
Ventilation, dewatering, salvage, medical and designated RIC all fall under which branch
Operations
- Number of companies needed to staff Lobby, Base, Ground Support, Communications, etc. Falls under?
Logistics
All requests for additional resources for the incident shall be made through the
Incident commander
Direct activities
- Planning Section (Re/Stat, Sit/Stat, Technical Specialists, Documentation, Demobilization)
- Command Staff (Public Information, Safety, Liaison)
Falls under
Command post personnel
Direct activities
- Inform as to strategy, resources and overall responsibility.
What 2 branches share this
Operations and logistics
Direct activity
- The Incident Commander must assign the responsibility for establishing and maintaining control of the safety zone around the incident building. Considerations should include the structural integrity of the building and evacuation considerations. This responsibility may be delegated to the LAPD.
Perimeter control
Command Post
1. A safe distance from the building; minimum
200 feet
Command Post
- Announce the Command Post location to
MFC
BASE
- A safe distance from the building (at least ____ feet) and not in proximity to the
200 FEET
COMMAND POST
BASE
- Announce the location of “Base” to ___ and direct that all companies report to that location. In some situations it may be helpful to specify an approach ______ to “Base” thus avoiding companies responding directly past the building, or through the incident operations area.
MFC
ROUTE
STAGING
When the location for “Staging” is determined, normally ____floors below the fire, announce its location over the fireground
TWO FLOORS
TACTICAL CHANNEL
Air Operations Helispot
1. At least ______ from involved building.
ONE HALF MILE
Air Operations Helispot
Normally, helicopters should remain a minimum of _____ feet from the involved building while in flight and away from the___________________.
500 FEET
COMMAND POST
FOR A STRATEGY CONSULT WITH
Operations, Plans, Logistics and Command Staff Chiefs.
The ________________ will “recon” the incident and assess, identify, and report hazardous conditions, unsafe activities or fire behavior to the Incident Commander.
SAFETY OFFICER
The Incident Commander shall be immediately notified by the ______ ______ if any changes impact accountability or tactics.
SAFETY OFFICER
can be assigned to handle scene monitoring, action planning, risk management, interior safety at a high rise incident, or serve as relief for the Safety Officer during extended incidents.
ASSISTANT SAFETY OFFICER
is the point of contact for assisting agency representatives.
LIAISON OFFICER
will assess and monitor active and potential agency involvement, ensure an adequate communications capability is established and that the logistical needs of the assisting agencies are met.
LIAISON OFFICER
will be advised of any constraints on the method or content of news releases pertaining to the incident.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Note: Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, and Liaison Officer can have
ASSISTANTS
THIS CHIEF REPORTS TO IC AND SUPERVISES AND COORDINATES THE RESOURCE, SITUATION, DOCUMENTATION, TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, AND DEMOBILIZATION STATUS UNITS
PLANNING SECTION CHIEF
The _______ Section Chief manages the Command Post under the direction of the Incident Commander. This Chief assigns working locations to Command Post personnel.
PLANNING SECTION CHIEF
THE PLANNING SECTION CHIEF ALSO COORDINATES WITH THE ______ SECTION IN DETERMINING THE CAUSE
ARSON SECTION
PLANNING SECTION CHIEF
OVERHAUL
Consult with the Incident Commander to determine overhaul responsibility and method.
- Extent of ________ ________.
- ________ management responsibility.
DEPARTMENT INVOLVEMENT
BUILDING MANAGEMENT
All resources released from the incident shall be released by the Incident Commander through the
RESOURCE/STATUS Unit.
When Incident Command is transferred to another officer, _______ and _________ plans shall be clearly understood.
OVERHAUL AND DEMOBILIZATION
Manage all tactical operations and maintains accountability of resources. Reports to the Incident Commander.
OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF
SALAVGE IN A HIGH RISE INCLUDES PROTECTING ELEVATOR _______, ELEVATOR _________ _______ FROM WATER
ELEVATOR SHAFTS
ELEVATOR MECHANICAL ROOMS
WHAT FUNCTION SUPPORTS THE OVERALL INCIDENT TO DELIVER THE NEEDED RESOURCES TO THE AREA OF NEED IN A TIMELY MANNER
LOGISTICS
A separate _______ channel should be assigned to Logistics to allow for communication between Base, Lobby, and Stairwell Support.
TACTICAL
manage a specific Division under the Incident Commander/ Operations Chief.
DIVISION SUPERVISOR
A Division is a specific _______ area, usually one floor in a high rise incident.
GEOGRAPHIC
Group Supervisors manage a specific FUNCTION under the Incident Commander/ Operations Chief. This function may not be confined to a specific geographic area
FUNCTION
________ AND _______ Supervisors will normally be located in proximity to their area of responsibility.
DIVISION AND GROUP
Once the first-in company officer commits to a tactical objective (i.e., fire attack) and other resources arrive on scene, command of the incident should be “______” to another on-scene officer or transitioned to a higher-ranking officer.
PASSED
A minimum _____-member initial fire attack team shall ascend to the reported floor. Two members of this team shall be used as _____ _____ and the remaining two members shall standby in the _______.
4 MEMBERS
FIRE ATTACK
STAIRWELL
FIRE ATTACK
Retain one copy of the ______ ________ sheet and ONE SET OF _____. Remaining contents of lock box are to be used by the
BUILDING INVENTORY SHEETS
KEYS
LOBBY CONTROL OFFICER
The ____________ __________ has the ultimate responsibility to authorize (or discontinue) the use of elevators.
INCIDENT COMMANDER
The Fire Attack Officer shall evaluate the ___ floors below the reported fire floor for its use as a staging area and communicate this information to the Incident Commander.
TWO
If elevators are utilized as a means of ascent, they shall not be taken to a location closer than _____ floors below the reported fire floor or two floors below the lowest ________ ________ floor location.
TWO
INDICATED ALARM
the Fire Attack Team will exit the elevator two floors below the reported incident floor and proceed to an appropriate
STAIRWELL
WHEN THE OFFICER ARRIVES TO THE FIRE FLOOR AND INITIATES FIRE ATTACK HE NOW ASSUMES THE ROLE OF?
DIVISION
If they cannot extinguish the fire, the Fire Attack Team must endeavor to protect the _______ openings and contain the fire until assistance arrives. If unable to effect a direct and sustainable attack, consider ______ protection and assisting with _____ and/or ________.
VERTICAL OPENINGS
EXPOSURE PROTECTION
SEARCH AND/OR EVACUATION
The Staging Area Manager will be located in or _______ to the Staging area to facilitate effective control of its activities.
ADJACENT
Rapid Intervention Company(s) are assigned to Incident Commander/Operations but are to standby in
STAGING
The Rapid Intervention Company at a high-rise should involve a Light Force, Engine, or _______ and an ______ resource at a minimum.
SQUAD AND ALS
When more than one company is assigned to rapid intervention operations, a Battalion Commander should be assigned as the
RAPID INTERVENTION GROUP SUPERVISOR
may be an appropriate location for Rapid Intervention Company(s) to locate as this will facilitate a rapid deployment to an emergency and will assist the Rapid Intervention Company(s) in locating and identifying which companies occupy the floors and stairwells.
STAGING OR FLOR BELOW THE FIRE
The ______ Group Supervisor works closely with the ________ Group Supervisor and manages all building occupants located above the ground floor of the involved building.
SEARCH
EVACUATION
Searches shall be conducted on a priority basis beginning with the _____floor and all areas ______ the fire.
FIRE FLOOR
ABOVE
Unless absolutely necessary, the stairwell door to the fire floor should not be opened into the evacuation stairwell when building occupants are present. The only exception is when it necessitates a
CIVILIAN AND/OR FIREFIGHTER RESCUE
The Search Group Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that primary and secondary searches are properly conducted, paying particular attention to
STAIRWELLS
The Search Group Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determine appropriate areas of safe refuge, if appropriate. Continually monitor safe refuge areas for
CARBON MONOXIDE
Evacuation of a building, in conjunction with fire suppression activities, will be a crucial and ______________ task.
TIME CRITICAL TASK
. Evacuation should be based on the risk to the occupants. Unnecessary evacuation may hinder
FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS
EVACUATION
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Management and control of all evacuation activities from the ______ floor to an _______ area.
GROUND FLOOR TO AN ASSEMBLY AREA
EVACUATION
RESPONSIBILITIES
4. Coordinate with Lobby or Systems Control in the use of the
BUILDING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
EVACUATION
RESPONSIBILITIES
5. ESTABLISH A _______LIAISON
POLICE LIAISON
Once occupants have been evacuated, either through self-evacuation or directed by fire service personnel, Police Department assistance should be requested to assist in directing evacuees to a safe location, at a minimum ____ feet from the affected structure.
200
reports to the Incident Commander/Operations Chief.
Manage all helicopter activities.
AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH DIRECTOR
Depending on the time of year, availability, and most importantly if conditions warrant, consider the use of the ________ ___________, equipped with the water cannon.
ERICKSON SKYCRANE
AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH DIRECTOR
TACTICS
- Roof operations.
- ________ Engine Company personnel may be deployed to the roof.
AIRBORNE ENINE COMPANY
AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH DIRECTOR
TACTICS
- Use ________ to assist in identifying occupants above the fire and for fire extension.
F.L.I.R.
shall verify the location of Base with the Incident Commander (normally located 200 feet from the incident building).
BASE AREA MANAGER
The Base Officer reports to the Support Branch Director, Logistics Chief or to the _________ __________ if Logistics position has not been established.
INCIDENT COMMANDER
When a water supply is established via the stairwell, Base shall provide a _____ _____to the entrance to the stairwell.
SUPPLY LINE
APPARATUS
Apparatus Parking Area
Control apparatus parking. Park __________ so apparatus can be moved independently.
DIAGONALLY
Movement of equipment should be coordinated with
LOBBY CONTROL
The second in company at a high rise incident is responsible for establishing ______Control and the Officer becomes the
LOBBY CONTROL
INCIDENT COMMANDER
LOBBY CONTROL REPORTS TO_________________ OR _______________ IFIT HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED
LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF OR THE INCIDENT COMMANDER
LOBBY CONTROL TACTICS
ON WHAT OLDER BUILDINGS WITH A SPECIFIC FEATURE DOES THE INCIDENT COMMANDER NEED TO INFORM LOBBY AND STAGING REGARDING COMPANIES SENT IN VIA THIS FEATURE THAT BPASS LOBBY CONTROL
PRE 60 HIGH RISE WITH FIRE ESCAPE BALCONIES
If the building is not equipped with pressurized stair shafts, utilize _____ ______ to pressurize the stairwells. All access stairwells should be pressurized.
SMOKE EJECTORS
Obtain fire alarm information from ________ panel or ______ ______room.
ANNUNCIATOR PANEL OR FIRE CONTROL ROOM
Access lock box for
BUILDING INVENTORY PLAN, ELEVATOR AND STAIRWELL KEYS ETC
Activate the buildings communication system. Lobby Control will have the initial responsibility to evaluate and support the buildings public address system. Initial communications should attempt to control evacuation efforts and not direct occupants to evacuate until ________ are known.
CONDITIONS
stablish equipment stockpiling areas proximate to their anticipated route of ascent. Use companies en route to ________ or request additional assistance through the Incident Commander to assist in the movement of priority equipment.
STAGING
are the most effective means of transporting personnel and equipment aloft in high rise buildings.
ELEVATORS
- Lobby Control shall recall all elevators to the lobby, using the emergency service control(_________), and secure them at that location.
PHASE I
Under specific circumstances, elevators equipped with ______ __ and ___ Emergency Service may be used for access to upper floors under certain conditions.
PHASES I AND II
If needed, a ____________________UNIT can be implemented to relieve Lobby Control of the responsibilities associated with monitoring and maintaining the buildings built-in fire control, life safety, HVAC systems, communications and elevator systems.
SYSTEMS CONTROL UNIT
The Systems Control Unit monitors and supports the water supply after the
METER
The Systems Control Officer will be located in, or adjacent to, the buildings
FIRE CONTROL ROOM/AREA
THIS UNIT LEADER shall manage on-site Communication Activities.
The Communications Unit Leader
THIS UNIT 1. Transport equipment via a stairwell, on a priority basis, from ground level to the Staging floor.
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT
. If an auxiliary water supply is required, the Officer in charge of the _________________ Unit will coordinate and supervise this effort.
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT WILL REQUEST _____TO PROVIDE A SUPPLY LINE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE STAIRWELL
BASE
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT
Determine the number of personnel necessary to accomplish the task. Consider one member per ____ floors and one officer per ____ or ____ members.
2 FLOORS
4 OR 5
Officers must remain mobile to supervise the operation. Ground support is very demanding work and the officers must ensure a smooth flow of equipment at a pace that can be sustained. Officers must monitor their personnel closely for signs of undue
FATIGUE OR DISTRESS
GROUND UNIT
- If it is to be an extended operation, arrange for timely _____ and ________. Consider assigning ____-member teams alternating with one carrying and one resting.
RELIEF AND REHABILITATION
2-MEMBER
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT
TACTICS
the equipment is delivered to the Staging floor hallway. Moving the equipment beyond that point is the responsibility of the
STAGING OFFICER
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT
officers will have their portable radios and
BUILDLING SOUND POWERED PHONES
primarily responsible for the development of the medical emergency plan, for providing medical aid and transportation for injured and ill incident personnel, for providing rehabilitation services for incident personnel, and for the preparation of reports and records.
The Medical Unit Leader
The Medical Unit Leader reports to the ________ _______ Director (if established) or the ________ Section Chief.
SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR
LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF
The Medical Unit may assist the Incident Commander/Operations in supplying medical care and transportation to civilian casualties, but this is normally limited to situations where civilian casualties are
FEW OR NOT ANTICIPATED
