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BOOK 100 HIGH RISE MANUAL CHAPTER 5 FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT Flashcards

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The problems you routinely face in fire suppression operations will be compounded in a high-rise structure. These buildings may well exceed ____ floors in height and contain their own environment, sealed off from the outside atmosphere.

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he objective of the fire suppression efforts will be to ______, _______, and ________ the fire.

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;locate confine and extinguish

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Our preparation to extinguish a high-rise fire begins long before the alarm sounds. We start developing _______________________________ to identify specific responsibilities of each company member.

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standard operating guidelines

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what involves a working knowledge of the specific buildings in our respective districts.

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pre-planning

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_________________________is also part of pre-planning for a high-rise fire. Firefighting is tough, demanding work.

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physical conditioning

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We should not forget the tools that we use to achieve our objectives. Pre-planning involves a thorough knowledge of our ________ and the ability to use it effectively.

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equipment

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The preliminary portion of our planning is concluded with a study of

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past fires

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On of the first decisions when arriving on scene will be apparatus

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placement

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When a single engine company is first-in, the Fire Attack Team will consist of all four engine company members. If a fire suppression certified__________________________ arrives with the engine company, the extra personnel may be included in the attack team or directed to perform another critical function.

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rescue ambulance

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When our efforts to gain access through forcible entry of the doors are unsuccessful, the next best option will probably be to

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break glass

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The Fire Code requires an interior lock box for Fire Department use. This is usually found at the building’s lobby _____ _____ or in the __________________.

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security post
fire control room

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The _____________ of the Fire Attack Team sets the stairwell climbing pace. As necessary, stop and take short rests.

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officer in charge

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All floors of a high-rise building may not be served by every stairwell. The stairwell numbering sign inside the stairwell indicates which floors will be available to you and if it exits the roof. _____________ stairwells, for example, may only service alternate floors, skipping every other floor or exit at the opposite end of the building.

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scissor-type

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Considerations for stair way selection include based off tactics include:

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Location of the fire in relation to the stairs, stairway pressurization features, and what stairways are being used by occupants for evacuation

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n choosing a fire attack stairwell, select a stairwell that has _______ to ______ access whenever possible. However, the selection of the attack stairwell should be a _______ decision based on several factors.

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ground to roof
tactical

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______ _______ driven blowers have proven very beneficial at high-rise fires. They do not emit carbon monoxide and supply fresh air to the stairwell.

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water pressure

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Water pressure driven blowers have proven very beneficial at high-rise fires. They do not emit _____ ______ and supply fresh air to the stairwell.

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Carbon monoxide

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Stairwell entrances can usually be distinguished from other types of doors by their double-door width and key cylinder lock. 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.

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Firefighters in personal protective equipment, breathing apparatus, high-rise hose packs, and forcible entry equipment require approximately ____minute per floor to ascend stairs.

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One minute

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If the fire is reported to be on or below the _____floor, the stairwell shall be used and firefighters will walk to reach the fire floor.

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6th floor

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Under no circumstances should an elevator not equipped with ______ ______ or a _____ elevator be utilized until it is determined safe by fire department personnel on the desired floor(s) of operation and their use approved by the _______ ________.

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Emergency service or a freight elevator
Incident commander

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________ shall not be taken to, or above, the reported fire floor.

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Elevators

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23
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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 ______ _____activated floor location.

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2 floors
Lowest alarm

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Prior to entering the elevator, all personnel shall determine the location of the _______ in relationship to the elevator.

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Stairwells

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No more than _____ personnel with equipment is permitted in any elevator. This will prevent exceeding the weight capacity of the elevator.

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Often the fire cannot be seen from outside the building. A continuous _______ must be provided to keep the Incident Commander and responding companies informed of your progress.

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Size up

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The officer in charge of the Fire Attack Team should give an assessment of conditions found in the stairwell every ____ or ____ floors and, if elevators are used, during the precautionary stops every _____ floors.

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4 or 5 floors
5 floors

28
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The continuous size up will also confirms that ______ _________are being maintained.

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Radio communication

29
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Two floors below the reported fire floor, the attack team should assess that floor’s suitability for

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Staging

30
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Additionally, the building’s general floor plan should be checked by looking at one of the occupant

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Evacuation plan signs

31
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If you are investigating and searching for the fire and dont see fire on the fire floor check the floors ______and ______ the fire floor

A

Above and below

32
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Once you have identified the fire floor, before opening the stairwell door, you must check the floor ____ and report your findings to the Incident Commander.

A

Above

33
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The check of the floor above can assist in determining _________ ______, potential hazards, and vertical openings such as ______ ______.

A

Vertical extension
Tenant stairs

34
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It may be necessary to delay entry onto the fire floor until the stairwell above the fire floor is clear of

A

People

35
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To facilitate advancing lines, where feasible, flake the line _____the stairs while it is being connected below.

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Up the stairs

36
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When preparing to advance two lines simultaneously, flake one____________and _____________ to minimize the chance of them becoming entangled.

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up the stairs and the other down the stairs

37
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When you are preparing lines of different sizes, flake the ____ line up the stairs and the ______ one down the stairs to make it easier to move the loaded lines.

A

Large line up
Smaller one down

38
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Standpipe pressure in a high-rise building is controlled by three means:

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pressure regulating devices, pressure restricting devices, or orifice plates

39
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The ___________________ 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 g.p.m.

A

Pressure regulating device

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___________________ devices work by restricting to flow by how far the valve can be opened, thereby reducing the flow and the p.s.i.

A

Pressure restricting devices

41
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The orifice plate controls pressure by restricting _____ and is limited to its design requirements for supplying ____ g.p.m.

A

Volume
200 gpm

42
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When augmenting your high-rise hose packs, be sure to use shut-off butts with removable tips so lines can be easily

A

Extended

43
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If a gated wye is part of your hose lay, it must be ______ or _______ open to prevent inadvertent closure.

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Attended or strapped

44
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Lines connected to orifice plates require that the orifice plate be _______ and a member remain at the outlet

A

Removed

45
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If an orifice plate cannot be removed, lines should not be completely shut off at the nozzle. A complete shut off may raise the ______ in the line to the much higher static pressure of the system and could ______ the hose.

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Pressure
Rupture

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The Fire Attack Team should direct their efforts toward protecting _______ and _______, ________and ______, and other vertical openings.

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Hallways and corridors, stairs and elevators

47
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Do not develop “_____ ______.” In some instances, it may become necessary to reposition your attack lines to another stairwell.

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Tunnel vision

48
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_________ building design features can include office areas or living areas, which surround a “core” containing stairwells, elevators, and utilities.

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Center core

49
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In center core building in firefighting the fire can ____________ in the corridor and suddenly be behind the firefighters operating the hose line

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Wrap around

50
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the fire attack officer determines that a “wrap around” potential exists, it can be prevented by coordinating

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Two hose lines

51
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When using two lines in a center core building what is the role of the hand lines

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One attacks the fire(offensive) the other prevents the fire from wrapping around the core (defensive)

52
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Fire attack can also be hampered by fire above suspended _____,_____,______

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Ceilings, flashover and backdraft

53
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In high-rise buildings, the area above the ceiling usually serves as the return air plenum for the ______________. This area presents a hidden space, above the level of the sprinkler system effectiveness, where fire can spread undetected

A

HVAC SYSTEMS

54
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As your firefighting operations progress, check the ______ area frequently to ensure the fire does not travel overhead and possibly come down behind you, cutting off your escape route.

A

PLENUM

55
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To make this check, simply remove a ceiling tile or panel with a _____ _____ or similar tool and take a look. A ______ ______ directed at the ceiling is another method of removing these tiles.

A

PIKE POLE
HOSE STREM

56
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What falls down At best, creating an obstacle to firefighter mobility, and at worst, possibly injuring or entangling members engaged in firefighting.

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Suspended ceiling

57
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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 _____hour protection.

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Two hour protection

58
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It is extremely dangerous to use these stairwells during a fire as the doors may close at any time.

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Rolling steel fire doors

59
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High-rise buildings have very high electrical energy requirements and will often have ________________ in the building.

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Electrical substations

60
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The flashover point in a high rise due to all the plastics that may be burning may be as low as

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700 degrees

61
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When the HVAC system is shut down in a sealed high-rise building, whether by actuation of a fire protection system or by firefighters, the fire floor atmosphere may become oxygen deficient, creating the conditions for a potential

A

Backdraft

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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.

A

Break the windows

63
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Ventilate horizontally this may be done where in relation to fire fire?

A

Above the fire

64
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If horizontal ventilation is being contemplated or the potential exists for window failure, _______ _____________ must be positioned protecting horizontal openings including means of egress, stairwells, and hallways.

A

Charged hose lines

65
Q

Consider venting the _______ side of the building when the need exists.

A

Leeward

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