Deck 109 Flashcards
Choose the incorrect statement(s):A: Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a lower pressure to be created which can decrease positive stack effect inside the stairwell regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting orposition of the bulkhead on the roof.B: An IC should confirm that all HVAC systems are shut down prior to commencing any fire operations.C: Ventilation for smoke removal is usually performed after the main body of fire has been controlled.D: Like high rise office building procedures, ventilation of the fire apartment in HRFPMDsshould take place after the main body of fire has been knocked down.
A: Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a lower pressure to be created which can INCREASE positive stack effect inside the stairwell regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting orposition of the bulkhead on the roof.D: Like high rise office building procedures, ventilation of the fire apartment in HRFPMDsshould take place after the main body of fire has been CONTROLLED.MD’s 6.1.1.B, 6.1.2.A
When the main body of has been controlled in a HRFPMD, what is the primary means for vertical ventilation?
Where only two stairways are present, the attack stairway will be the primary means for vertical ventilation when the main body of fire has been controlled and authorized by the IC.However, the IC may authorize smoke cleared from a stairway before attack operations were to commence. This would be accomplished with positive pressure ventilation fans. MD’s 6.1.2.D
In HRFPMD, as the first to arrive BC, you would expect the elevators to be recalled and who would ensure the recalling and searching of the elevators
The first arriving ladder company shall recall the elevators whether or not they will be used.The second to arrive ladder company shall ENSURE that all elevators are recalled and searched. Regardless of the fire floor, the IC must ENSURE that all elevators are recalled, searched and controlled early in the operation, … MD’s 6.1.3.BRescue and squad, “Account for of all elevators as directed by the IC.” 6.3.7Lobby Control Unit - Ensure all elevator cars are recalled and searched. ICS ch 2 add 4, 4.2
Regarding the loading of an elevator what should one consider each member and their equipment to be?
greater than 275 pounds.MD’s 6.1.3.E
After all units are in position and two elevators are available and serviceable, where should elevators be positioned?
one elevator on standby in the lobby and one two floors below the fire. MD’a 6.1.3.H
Which form of communication would not be considered if HT communications are hampered? A: Utilizing personnel outside of the building to relay handie-talkie messages.B: Cell phones shall be turned on and carried by Battalion and Division Chiefs.C:Use of the High Rise Repeater if available, on the Command Channel.D: Any building communication system.
B: Phones are carried by Battalion and Division FIREFIGHTERS. MD’s 6.1.5
4th BC on a 10-77 =
4th DUE BC = Safety Officer.Cannot be an ABC. DUE not arrives.MD’s 6.1.6
1st BC on a 10-77 Second alarm =
Resource Unit Leader. MD’s 6.1.6.C
As the first to arrive BC at a 10-77, who would you expect to make the HT announcement that the initial hose line attack is to commence
1st Engine to Arrive Officer.MD’s 6.2.1.A
1) As the BC assigned to supervise the Fire Sector you notice that the attack stair does not have a standpipe in it. Good or no good?2) You and the Second Engine are notified of the designation of the attack stairway. Good or no good.
1) Good. The attack stairway need not be the stairway with a standpipe outlet. The hoseline can be connected and stretched on the floor below & then up another stairway that is closer to the fire apartment to facilitate advance. md’s 6.2.1.B2) NO Good, 1st ENG Notifies the 2nd engine and IC of the designation of the attack stairway.
Regarding HRFPMD’s, when will the attack bulkhead door be opened?
The bulkhead door shall be ventedupon the direction of the IC after the main body of fire has been CONTROLLED. md’s 6.2.1.D
As the Fire Floor Sector Supervisor, you would would expect the Engine Officer to call for the fog tip to be brought up to the fire floor for what reason?
After the fire has been EXTINGUISHED, if the positive pressure fans used for stairwell pressurization and smoke removal are ineffective in venting the fire apartment, the engine company officer should call for the fog tip to be brought up to the fire floor. The fog stream can be directed out an open window to assist in venting smoke from the fire apartment. md’s 6.2.1.E
T?F As the Fire Floor Sector Supervisor, you would expect the 2nd Engine officer to advise you when his members are assisting the 1st engines advance in the IDLH.
False.The 2nd engine officer must advise the IC when their members are assisting the 1st engine advance in the IDLH. The IC would then be aware of the resources required for relief. The officer must also inform the IC when and where additional assistance is required on the 1st hoseline (e.g., in the stair, on the floor below, on the fire floor hallway)md’s 6.2.2.B
Did you know the term “never” does not appear in Firefighting Procedures Multiple Dwellings?
“Generally” appears 22 times, “Always” appears 9 times.
One should know that the Second Line stretched at a HRFPMD can be used to?
The second line may be used to:* Back up the first line,* Advance with the first line,* Operate into a breach in the adjoining apartment wall while the first line is protecting the public hallway, On the floor above due to: Auto exposure via windows or air conditioner sleeves, Extension via utility voids or steam pipe risers. md’s 6.2.3.D
