Drill Manaul Chp. 31 (High-rise Firefighting)

Question 0

Time it takes to get to the fire from the street level? pg. 31 - 3

Answer 0

Reflex Time

Question 1

A high-rise building is technically defined as?

Answer 1

building 75’ or taller. pg 31-3

Question 2

High-rise fire can double in size every? pg.31-3

Answer 2

90 seconds

Question 3

First generation high-rise buildings typically did not exceed how many stories? pg. 31-4

Answer 3

10 Stories

Question 4

This era of building is identified by exterior walls of reinforced masonry (typi- cally concrete), and brick or stone often decorated with cast iron facades? pg 31-4

Answer 4

First generation High-Rise

Question 5

These buildings are steel framed structures with encased beams and columns in masonry (often concrete) which provide excellent protection against fire? What era of high-rise? pg. 31-4

Answer 5

Second Generation

Question 6

Smoke Towers are found in what generation of high-rise buildings? pg. 31-4

Answer 6

Second Generation (1920 -1951)
Existing High-rise (1927 - mid 1970)

Question 7

This stairwell is found in older high-rise buildings that is typically separated from the building proper by a vestibule? pg. 31-4

AKA

Answer 7

Smoke Tower

Question 8

smoke towers by virtue of their negative pressures, have inherent associated risks because? pg. 31-5

Answer 8

They draw fire to you

Question 9

This is the natural movement of air within a building caused by differences in interior and exterior temperatures? pg. 31-5

Answer 9

Stack Effect

Question 10

Center core construction was born out of these developments and became the prevalent method of high-rise construction?
What generation of high-rise? pg. 31-5

Answer 10

Third Generation ( 1951 - present )

Question 11

What type of wall came into play with Third Generation High-rise’s? pg. 31-5

Answer 11

Curtain Walls

Question 12

A non-load bearing wall attached to the load bearing lightweight steel framework utilized in high-rise construction, it basically keeps the weather out and is typically made of glass or some veneer such as stone.

pg. 31-5

Answer 12

Curtain Wall

Question 13

The space between the ceiling of a room and the structural floor above, used as a passage HVAC, piping and wiring.

Answer 13

Plenum Space

Question 14

Existing High-Rise pg. 31 - 7

Answer 14

1927 to mid 1970’s

Question 15

What type of buildings are Life Safety High-Rise? pg. 31-8

Answer 15

Type I non-combustible construction

Question 16

This manual provides information to responders about the various systems in the building, floor plans and pertinent phone numbers. pg. 31 - 8

Answer 16

Emergency Operations Manual

Question 17

Where do you not want to de-water if you’re going to perform that function? pg. 31-12

Answer 17

Elevator Shafts - causes damage to the elevator and will eventually end up in the basement. The basement house the generators and fire pumps

Question 18

SDFD High-Rise Response - First Alarm pg. 31-13

Answer 18

First Alarm
• 5 - Engines
• 2 - Trucks
• 2 - BC
• 1 - Heavy Rescue
• 1 - ALS Ambulance

Question 19

SDFD High-Rise Response - Second Alarm pg. 31-13

Answer 19

Second Alarm

• 4 - Engines
• 2 - Trucks
• 2 - BC
• 1 - L/A
• Staff/EMS/Air Ops

Question 20

Recommended Assignments - pg 31 - 14

1st Alarm Assignments

Answer 20

Fire Attack/Division
• Engine 1 • Engine 2 • Truck 1
Water Supply
• Engine 1 - Engineer • Engine 2 - Engineer
Lobby
• Engine 3
Staging - RIC & A/0
• Engine 4
Rapid Ascent Team - Clear Stairwells
• Truck 2 • Rescue 4
Ventilation - Pressurize Stairwells
• Truck 1 - Engineer • Truck 2 - Engineer

Question 21

Recommended Assignments - pg 31-14

2nd & 3rd Alarm Assignments

Answer 21

Base
Systems Control
Elevators
Fire Pump
Ground Support
Fire Attack Support/Relief Crews

Question 22

Fire Attack -
Primary Responsibilities

pg. 31 - 15

Answer 22

• Form Fire Attack Group (2 engines & 1 truck)
• Review alarm panel & level of alarms
• Identify attack & evacuation stairwells
• Locate & assess scope of incident
• Attack fire or compartmentalize fire
• Frequently check overhead for fire
• Is stairwell search underway

Question 23

Fire Attack pg. 31-16

Form-up and Gather Equipment - Standardized gear for both engines and trucks?

Answer 23

• Full PPE/SCBA with extra bottles and radios**
• FOG Guide/Checklists
• TIC
• High-rise escape pack
• Accountability box
• Forcible entry tools
• *Duct tape

Question 24

Fire Attack group is comprised of how many Firefighters? pg.31 - 18

Answer 24

9 Firefighters

Question 25

A key area to consider when considering property conservation/ salvage is? pg. 31-12

Answer 25

de-watering

Question 26

What should not be used for de-watering? 31-12

Answer 26

Elevator shafts. Because it will cause damage. Use the stairs

Question 27

Name some logistic functions? pg 31-13

Answer 27

Lobby
Base Ground
Support
Water Supply

Question 28

Name some functions under Operations? pg 31-13

Answer 28

Staging
RIC
Rescue
Ventilation

Question 29

If elevators were auto-recalled, sitting in the lobby with their doors open when you get there? 31-19

Answer 29

you can’t use them

Question 30

Things to consider when identifying stair- wells are: pg 31-19

Answer 30

Does the stairwell have a standpipe?
Does the stairwell have roof access (ideal for fire attack)?
Does the stairwell service every floor?
Is the stairwell overwhelmed with fleeing occupants?

Question 31

Prior to your ascent as Fire Attack, leave what? pg 31-19

Answer 31

leave an orange Accountability Board with your Crew ID tags in a visible place such as the security desk, stairwell door or elevator lobby�

Question 32

While ascending either via stairs or elevator, stop at least every what? 31-19

Answer 32

5 floors to check on building conditions and get an idea of the floor layout.

Question 33

A floor layout plan is usually located where? 31-19

Answer 33

in all elevator lobbies in the form of an emergency evacuation placard that will show you your position in relation to the stairs

Question 34

Elevator use is permitted for initial attack operations when? 31-20

Answer 34

the fire is above the 7th floor AND the Elevator Operational Checklist is complied with�

Question 35

Once Fire Attack has arrived at the fire floor they will assume? 31-20

Answer 35

the designation of Division # (whatever floor they are operating on).

Question 36

Remember to avoid mounting an attack from what? 31-20

Answer 36

smoke tower, by design a smoke tower draws fire, it creates an area of low/negative pressure.

Question 37

A suitable area for staging ? 31-20

Answer 37

two to three floors below the fire floor, will need to be designated and the IC advised of its location.

Question 38

Once you have ascended the “attack stairwell” where do you leave the orange accountability board and other equipment? 31-21

Answer 38

two - three floors below the fire. STAGING

Question 39

Hose lines should initially be connected to the standpipe in what stairwell? 31-21

Answer 39

one floor below the fire.

Question 40

If using 2 1⁄2” hose, how many FF’s needed? 31-21

Answer 40

5-7 FF’s needed to control

Question 41

Prior to initiating an attack on the fire, the Fire Attack Group must do a brief? 31-21

Answer 41

risk/benefit analysis. The analysis involves determining if the benefit of at- tacking the fire outweighs the risk of flooding the stairwell with smoke and CO.

Question 42

With the advent of center-core construction a unique fire behavior phenome- non has been noted called? 31-23

Answer 42

wrap-around phenomenon.

Question 43

Two unique hazards that the fire attack group must be aware of in a high-rise building? 31-23

Answer 43

plenum space and the wrap- around phenomenon

Question 44

What are some positions you may want to consider giving Firefighters rotating out of direct fire attack? 31-24

Answer 44

support functions such as Staging or Base

Question 45

What year or era is the Life Safety High-rise?

Answer 45

1974 to present

Question 46

__________ is responsible for bringing the RIC bag aloft as they will be augmenting I-RIC until enough resources arrive to establish a dedicated RIC Group

Answer 46

Staging

Question 47

According to the Drill Manual “High rise Firefighting” who will set up IRIC initially and then augment IRIC?

Answer 47

Fire Attack will set up the first and Staging will augment that once in place

Question 48

An inherent hazard of curtain walls.

Pg. 31-5

Answer 48

is the gap that exists between the curtain wall and each floor of the building. If not properly fire stopped vertical fire extension can occur.