Deck 116

Question 1

What is the best way to be prepared for fires and emergencies in HRFPMD apartments?

Answer 1

Inspections by units on BISP or special drills are the best way to beprepared for fire and emergency operations in these types of apartments. md’s 6.7.1.B

Question 2

When would you order a 2nd or 3rd supply line to be connected to a lower floor standpipe outlet in a HRFPMD?

Answer 2

 There is a riser control valve stuck closed between the siamese and theriser. The riser control valve and/or post indicator valve is shut down, and cannot be opened or located. There is a leak in the piping system at any point below grade allowing thewater to drain off. (In this case it may be necessary to shut down the risercontrol valve or the Post Indicator Valve). Foreign matter (cans, bottles, balls) has created obstructions in the siamese inlets. Anytime the siamese is being supplied and an engine officer communicates there is not enough water pressure.The ECC supplying the siamese shall communicate to the IC the flowmeter reading. md’s 6.6.B

Question 3

If present, which form of communication will the first arriving Chief utilize to direct and control evacuation of the fire floor, and floors above?

Answer 3

A HRFPMD building communication system. HRFPMDs with communications systems should be entered into the CIDS program. md’s 6.4

Question 4

If the 2nd BC has not arrived, how would the first BC to arrive communicate with the 2nd engine officer?

Answer 4

the IC may have to use the 40 watt UHFvehicle radio to communicate with the 2nd engine officer on theCommand Channel. In an emergency, Post Radios can provide 45 watt communication on the tactical channel. md’s 6.4.1

Question 5

T?F Announce the attack stair designation on handie-talkie and/or the PostRadio when required.

Answer 5

True. md’s 6.4.1

Question 6

Which BC has this duty -If scissor stairs are present, ensure proper labeling has been verified andthat the fire floor evacuation stair door is being maintained in the closedposition to reduce smoke contamination to the upper levels of thatstairway.

Answer 6

It is listed for boht First and Second to Arrive BC. md’s 6.4.1 & .2

Question 7

What resource does the 1st to arrive BC have to assist in receiving and or recording theinformation of calls from occupants on floors above?

Answer 7

Utilize 3rd or 4th ECC.md’s 6.4.1