FFP MD's 6 HRFPMD Flashcards
T/F Prior to the designation of the Attack Stairway, all members must access the fire floor from same stairway
HRFPMD
True: Uncoordinated opening of apt & stairway doors may cause fire conditions to dramatically increase with little or no warning
Prior to advancing to reported fire floor in FPMD- members must _
Gather info from floor below or 2 floors below if scissor stairs present (location, letter designation, & # of stairways serving fire floor)
A priority when performing building inspection of HRFPMD should be _
To verify that stairways are correctly labeled. If mislabeled at fire/emergency IC must be notified IMMEDIATELY
When is Vertical Ventilation performed at HRFPMD
Only at direction of IC. Must be coordinated w/Eng & Lad Off operating in the fire sector or the Fire Sector Supervisor 6.2.2
Windward vs Leeward side- Which one is high pressure & which is low pressure
Windward side= High pressure;
Leeward side= Low pressure
Can stairways be used to vent fire floor HRFPMD
Only stairways other than Evacuation stairs, usually done when main body of fire controlled & authorized by IC. May be done before attack ops commence w/use of PPV
How shall elevators be operated at HRFPMD
Personnel exit at least 2 floors below fire & survey layout of stairs & hallways on floor below fire. FF operating Fireman Service returns elevator to lobby, If NO Firemen service return to lobby unstaffed
If fire is on _ floor or below, stairs shall be used.
What is done w/elevators even if they are not used?
HRFPMD
7th/below;
Recall elevators. 2nd Lad shall ensure all elevators recalled & searched.
NOTE: IC must ensure all elevators are recalled, searched, & controlled early in operation & prevent civilians from entering
Can the door to elevator machinery room at roof levels be used for ventilation purposes HRFPMD
Should NOT until fire is under control. Once under control, it can be used as long as wind will NOT force smoke back into building
One Elevator available w/Eng & Lad arriving together and NO Firemen Service- who enters; what if there is Firemen Service? HRFPMD
Lad Off & 2 FE FF’s along w/Eng Off & 2 FF (Noz & Cont) w/Roll ups and standpipe kits.
Firemen Service- As long as NO outside ops OV will operate reducing 1 Eng FF (OV places elevator into Phase II)
What if the 1st OV is involved w/outside ops & fire is above 7th floor- who now operates elevator cars HRFPMD
Members from 2nd Truck &/or other members designated by IC
How many Elevators shall be in Firemen Service Phase II
HRFPMD
At least 2
If more than 1 FF service elevator is available what is their proper positioning HRFPMD
1 Elevator on standby in lobby & 1 two floors below fire
If Safe Refuge Area needed in HRFPMD select _
Door on same side of building or fire apt
10-77 is notification for a fire in HRFPMD _’ or more in height. It shall provide sufficient units to initially manage _
Fire visible upon arrival HRFPMD
75’/more;
Medium fire & smoke condition
10-77 (Not for smoke)
FAST Unit & CFR Eng shall be assigned to _ when fire is above the _ floor
FAST Unit should carry _ at HRFPMD
Fire Sector; above 6th floor (stay on floor below fire for rapid deployment)
Elevator keys
HRFPMD: if _ length stretch is insufficient ID theses buildings to all 1st alarm units & enter into CIDs program. What else shall be entered in CIDS
More than 3 lengths;
Variations from stretching from standpipe outlets on floor below fire due to building configuration (shall also be approved by Division Commander)
In HRFPMD who selects the Attack Stairway
Who notifies 2nd Eng & IC designation of Attack Stairs
Engine & Ladder Officer (Does NOT need have a standpipe outlet like Hi Rise E)
1st Engine Officer
What factors determine where 2 1/2” HL is stretched & charged
Control of fire apt door by Lad Company. If apt door controlled then stretch & charge HL at that location, otherwise, charge in Attack Stairway and wait for Ladder to locate and control fire apt door
When can Control FF leave his position at standpipe outlet
HRFPMD
Until relieved by Off & Cont FF of 2nd Eng (It remains 1st Cont FF responsibility to ensure a proper hookup to hose outlet)
Who shall ensure Siamese is supplied at HRFPMD
2nd Engine Officer must obtain _ at HRFPMD
2nd Engine
Post Radio from 1st BC & bring it to the standpipe outlet where 1st HL is being connected & est communication link on Command Channel
The stretching & operation of 2 HLs at HRFPMD may require transmission of
2nd HL at HRFPMD are usually stretched from 2 floors below fire & require additional lengths. Where shall these lengths be added
Additional alarms
Between the last length of 2 1/2 HL & standpipe outlet (additional lengths from 2nd or 4th Eng)
The 2nd HL shall be charged where?;
What may happen when this line is charged
Stairway door to fire floor;
Pressure in 1st HL may drop- Control FF & 1st Eng Off should be notified
Uses for 2nd HL: HRFPMD
BU 1st HL,
Advance w/1st HL,
Operate into a breach in adjoining apt while 1st HL protects hallway, or
Used on floor above due to auto exposure/extension via voids
Who is responsible for placing High Rise Nozzle (HRN) into operation:
What if your Engine is assigned the HRN, but you don’t have one on the rig
4th Engine- Report to ICP w/HRN, Standpipe kit, & length of 2 1/2” per member
Officer shall contact Dispatcher for ID of unit carrying HRN that is already assigned to 10-77
CFR Eng shall report to _ & standby w/FAST unit with what equipment? HRFPMD
IC;
CFR equipment & FE tools. Announce designation as CFR Eng & ascertain ID of FAST Unit
When is a handstretch permissible at HRFPMD:
Fire located below grade or lower floor and there’s no access to an available standpipe outlet or one that’s NOT is an IDLH
You are the 1st Lad that has taken an elevator 2 floors below a reported fire. You examine this floor prior to going up to the fire floor. On the fire floor prior to entering the public hallway the Lad Off shall _
Get a report on exterior conditions from members outside the building & Roof FF operating on the floor above
1st Lad is unable to determine if they are at a wind impacted fire at the public hallway. What is now done?
Officer & 1 FE FF enter public hallway & locate and control fire apt door while the remaining FE FF remains at Attack stairwell door on Hallway side of door ensuring it remains closed. Eng Off responsible for Stairwell side of door
Lad Off & 1 FE FF gain control of fire apt door in HRFPMD- what is done now?
Notify IC & have Eng company advance HL to fire apartment door. The other FE FF who remained at public hallway door shall also advance to fire apt door
When is the fire apartment door chocked open
How do you control fire apartment door
Once a charged HL is moving in
Position member inside door w/door closed but NOT locked
1st OV position at HRFPMD:
Outside survey w/LCC- if VEIS w/Ladders request permission from Off;
If NO outside ops operate FF Service elevator-
If NO FF Elevator proceed w/Off to fire floor
What is common on NYC Housing Apts that is a valuable reference point for OV to include in size up
Apartment letters stenciled on exterior of building either on or below 1st floor window sill. If NO markings contact Local Management Office
1st Roof FF tools HRFPMD;
Roof FF shall proceed to apartment directly above fire via _ stairs (if IDLH Team up) and notify Off of conditions.
How shall Roof FF simulate pressure profile?
Halligan, Hydra Ram, & KO Curtain.
Attack Stairs; If person trapped notify Off & call for LSR.
Open apt door above fire apt & 1 window to check pressure profile. If KO curtain needed open window & deploy (close window after deploying)
1st LCC HRFPMD duties
Outside survey w/OV,
Deliver LSR to fl above if Roof FF called for it (unless w/in reach of AL/TL/PL),
If NO Outside ops- team up w/2nd LCC & proceed to Roof ensuring stairway bulkhead NOT vented prior to control of fire. Check conditions on top floor & all stairways leading to roof
LCC shall take _ stairs to roof HRFPMD
2nd Lad duties
Evacuation stairs
Ensure elevators recalled & head to fire floor via Attack stairs. Maintain Evacuation Stairway closed & initiate search of hallway on fire floor
2nd Lad after searching hallway on fire floor initiate search of _ stairs for _ floors above the fire HRFPMD
WCD Deployed- who shall coordinate this evolution
Attack stairs; 5 floors
2nd Ladder Officer
2nd OV HRFPMD Duties
Contact 1st OV/LCC & see if outside ops in progress. If so- team up w/2nd LCC & assist.
NO outside ops- Secure another FF Service elevator.
No FF Service elevator- team up w/Off on fire floor. If remote service elevator notify IC & operate
2nd Roof FF HRFPMD tools & duties
Halligan, Maul, LSR, & Life Belt.
Apartment directly above fire via Attack stairs
2nd LCC HRFPMD Duties
Outside ops team up w/2nd OV,
No Outside ops- team up w/1st LCC,
If LSR/WCD evolution assist if needed
3rd Lad at HRFPMD reports
3rd Roof FF tools & duties
Into lobby w/all personnel & be directed by IC
Apt directly above fire w/KO Curtain (2nd) in addition to normal complement of tools
If Roof Ops are not being covered by 1st & 2nd Lad due to outside ops, WCD, or LSR evolutions, who shall be responsible HRFPMD
3rd Truck
Generally, who shall be used to conduct searches of stairways & hallways when reports indicate severe smoke above fire sector. They are assigned specific stairs & floors, & advised of ID of SAE Group Supervisor responsible for all searches on upper floors HRFPMD
3rd Truck
4th Lad Duties HRFPMD
Usually assist/initiate searches on upper flrs & stairs as determined by IC. Specific stair & floor assignment given along w/ID of SAE Group Supervisor responsible for searches on upper flrs (similar to 3rd Truck)
Ventilation Support Group will be HRFPMD
6th Ladder on 10-77. Arrives w/2nd piece of apparatus & report to IC w/2 PPV fans
Priority Order for PPV fans HRFPMD
Who shall be utilized to assist in receiving &/or recording info of calls from occupants on floor above
Pressurize Attack Stairs, Evacuation stairs, & public hallways
3rd or 4th ECC
When shall a second 3 1/2” line be stretched to supply siamese HRFPMD
More than 1 line to be used from standpipe,
Indications system NOT receiving enough water volume or pressure,
No flow registered on flow meter indicates a valve is closed in system (riser control valve)
2nd or 3rd Supply line shall be connected to a lower floor standpipe outlet if HRFPMD
Riser control valve stuck between Siamese & riser,
RCV &/or Post Indicator Valve is shut down & cannot be opened/located,
Leak in piping system below grade allowing water to drain off (may need to shut down RCV or PIV),
Foreign matter in inlets, &
Anytime Siamese supplied & not enough water pressure
Standpipe kit shall include “GNC SOAP”
In-line pressure Gauge, 2 1/2” Noz w/increaser attached, Chocks, Spanners, Operating wheel, Adapters for national standard thread, Pipe wrench (18” min),
If you decide to breach a wall to attack a duplex apartment fire, where shall the breach be made HRFPMD
As close as possible to exterior wall of fire apartment (usually operated w/2nd HL by 3rd & 4th Eng)
What shall the IC notify the Borough Dispatcher as well as all members operating at the scene of? HRFPMD
The Letter Designations of the stairwell being used for Attack operations
Horizontal ventilation in HRFPMD is controlled by
Ladder Officer for for ventilation of fire apartment. All other ventilation must be strictly controlled by IC
A. What are the 4 areas of lower air pressure?
B. The additional 2 (6.1.1b) HRFPMD
A. Public hallways, Vertical shafts, Stairwells, Elevators.
B. Other open apt doors, Open windows especially on the opposite side of the public hallway from the fire apt
(6.1.2) Like Hi-Rise Office Bldg procedures- ventilation of the fire apt in HRFPMD should take place after the main body of fire has been _. The IC shall control all ventilation other than fire apt
Controlled (know exact word)
It is usually not necessary to force apartment doors on fire floor other than fire apt door. When main body of fire has been controlled adjoining apts can be forced for reasons such as _ HRFPMD
High CO readings or severe smoke condition in public hallways
Generally, only apt requiring access on floor above fire is the apt directly over fire apt. No other doors should be forced w/o reasons unless _ HRFPMD
High CO readings at end of hall,
Specific reports of persons needing assistance, & Concentrated smoke conditions due to stack effect on a particular floor
2nd Engine Off HRFPMD
A. What 3 things must Eng Off Ensure?
Note: Eng Off must also inform IC when & where add’l assistance is req’d on 1st HL
Ensure Siamese is supplied & provide assistance where necessary
Ensure sufficient lengths of hose available for advance into fire apt, facilitate smooth advance onto fire fl and into apt
Ensure proper water pressure
3rd Engine HRFPMD
A. Responsible to start stretch of 2nd HL when req’d. Where is this line stretched from?
B. Who determines when this HL charged?
C. Who is notified when 2nd HL charged?
A. Usually stretched from 2 floors below fire
B. 3rd Eng Off. This HL should be charged at stairway door to fire floor depending on hallway conditions & size of fire area
C. Control FF & Off of 1st HL notified
1st Lad Company responsible for 4 general duties HRFPMD
Elevator recall to gain control of elevators & prevent occupant use
Control of fire floor stairway doors
Control of fire apt door
Search & vent of fire apt
3 notifications that 1st Lad Off must make to IC or Eng Off (if IC NOT on scene) HRFPMD
Stairwell closest to fire apt,
Type of stairs (open/enclosed, scissor/return, etc),
If scissor stairs- whether they are or are not correctly labeled
Who will deliver LSR to floor above if Roof FF has called for it? HRFPMD
1st LCC, unless victim can be reached by TL, AL, PL. Notify Off if assisting or continuing to roof
CIDS in HRFPMDs
Elevators opening directly into apt/foyers where service elevator/service stairs needed for access, 3 length stretch not sufficient, Communication systems, Sprinkler systems, & Duplex/Triplex apts.
Can windows in public hallways & stairways in HRFPMD be vented
Not without permission of IC- may make control of flow paths more difficult
Stack Effect influenced by _
Height of building,
Temperature difference outside vs inside,
Air leakage to other floors, &
Wind
Where will standpipes usually be found in more exclusive type HRFPMD
Service Stairway- may have a wire mesh door on 1st fl that is easily forced. Service stairs & elevators entered on CIDS
Fire on the 5th floor of a 30 story HRFPMD. At this fire, who is responsible to recall and search all elevators? A. 1st arriving ladder B. 2nd arriving ladder C. 3rd arriving ladder D. Rescue or Squad
B The 1st Lad shall recall the elevators, whether or not they will be used. The 2nd Lad shall ensure that all elevators are recalled & searched
KO Curtain in a 26 story HRFPMD will be carried by: A. 1st Roof FF only B. 2nd Roof FF only C. 1st & 2nd Roof FF's D. 1st & 3rd Roof FF's
D
Eng 3 is supplying a Siamese for a fire on the 16th flr of a HRFPMD. Eng 3's Off, the 1st Off, is reporting that there is not enough water pressure at the nozzle. The ECC shall communicate the flow meter reading to which member? A. The IC B. Off of the operating hoseline C. The 2nd engine officer D. The 1st ladder officer
A
T/F Whenever enclosed stairwells are encountered, doors to any and all Evacuation stairs must be maintained closed on the fire floor HRFPMD
True
How is ventilation controlled and coordinated at HRFPMD’s?
Horizontal vent of fire apt- limited & controlled by Lad Off operating in the fire apt. All other vent must be strictly limited & controlled by IC
Operating in elevators: look for max load signs & consider each member & their equipment to be greater than _ lbs
Greater than 275 lbs
A Service/Freight Elevator shall not be used until it has been evaluated and declared safe for use by _ HRFPMD
Company Off. Once deemed safe take to two flrs below fire & take stairs to correct fl. Standpipes usually found in this service stairway.
T/F To improve HT communications between sectors/groups & ICP consider setting up an HT relay on intermediate floors or utilizing personnel outside of the bldg to relay HT messages for HRFPMD
True. Moving to a different position in lobby may help. Ex- walking around vicinity of elevators
When shall the bulkhead door be vented for fire at HRFPMD?
Upon direction of IC after the main body of fire has been controlled
After the fire has been extinguished, if positive pressure fans used for stairwell pressurization & smoke removal are ineffective in venting the fire apt, Eng Off should call for _ to assist in venting smoke HRFPMD
Fog tip brought up to fire fl. The fog stream directed out the open window can assist in venting smoke from the fire apt
Units with NYC Housing complexes in their Admin area that do NOT have exterior markings or where marking have faded, can contact _
Local Management Office & request they be provided or updated
Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a _ pressure to be created which can _ positive stack effect inside the stairwell regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting or position of the bulkhead on the roof. A. Lower, increase B. Lower, decrease C. Higher, increase D. Higher, decrease
A
Incorrect
A. Whenever Enclosed stairwells found, doors to any & all Evac stairs must be maintained closed on fire floor
B. Prior to advancing to reported fire floor, members must gather info from floor below, or 2 flrs below if scissor stairs present
C. Multiple stairways can be used by members to access the fire fl prior to designation of Attack Stairway. Once an Attack stairway is designated, then members must access the fire fl from this stairway
D. When Scissor stairs used, the Attack stair door should be the only stair door that is left open on fire floor
C All members must use one stairway until a stairway is declared an Attack Stairway, then all members shall use that stairway to access the fire floor
In more exclusive type of HRFPMD, often elevators open directly into apts or into foyers with each fl door locked for security reasons. The service/freight elevator in these bldgs will usually service all flrs. Who may declare a service/freight elevator safe for use A. Company Off B. Building personnel C. IC only if BC or higher D. IC only if DC or higher
A (6.4.7)
Correct
A. 10-75 cannot be transmitted for a fire in a HRFPMD
B. 10-77 shall be given at all HRFPMDs where smoke is visible from exterior on arrival
C. 10-75 may be initial signal used at fires in HRFPMDs when internal conditions cannot be accurately determined upon arrival. Signal should be upgraded to 10-77 when wind impacted fire conditions exist
C
Incorrect HL ops HRFPMD
A. After determining add’l lengths needed due to stretching 2 flrs below fire, add’l lengths were added between last length of 2nd HL & standpipe outlet
B. Cont FF of 3rd Eng charged HL when ordered, remained at outlet until relieved by 4th Eng Off & Cont
C. After determining public hallway was heavily charged with smoke, 3rd Eng Off ordered HL charged in stairwell
D. 2nd HL charged, the Cont FF at standpipe outlet supplying 1st line & Off of 1st HL was notified
B 3rd Eng Cont stays at outlet (Different than 1st Eng Cont FF)
4th Eng not equipped w/HRN for fire on 23rd fl incorrect
A. Off contacted Dispatcher for ID of unit carrying HRN that has already been assigned
B. Upon arrival, 4th Eng Off had his Unit immediately bring HRN, 1 length of hose per FF, & standpipe kit to 22nd fl
C. HL used to supply HRN was stretched via Attack Stair
D. 4th Eng stretched their own line to supply HRN due to fact that 2nd HL already committed on 24th floor
B Report to IC at ICP. Upon IC’s ORDERS, bring all equipment to floor below the fire
3rd Lad incorrect
A. Off Confirms Evac Stair doors have been closed on fire floor & maintained closed
B. Evac stairway doors are maintained closed on fire fl by positioning members on hallway side of Evac doors until Off deems the situation no longer presents a hazard in that stairway
C. Roof FF proceeds to apt directly above the fire w/KO Curtain in addition to normal tools
D. Complete roof ops if assigned by IC
B Member on STAIRWELL side of Evac doors until Fire Sector Supervisor &/or IC deems hazard no longer present. Any stairway not designated as Attack Stairway, is an Evac Stairway.
NOTE: 2nd Lad Ensures all Evac stair doors closed on fire floor. 3rd Lad CONFIRMS 6.14.1 6.15.3
Incorrect for terraces & balconies
A. Members shall request permission from Lad Off operating within fire apt prior to venting or entry
B. If fire window faces onto a balcony or terrace, HRN stream may be deployed from adj window on floor below
C. If fire window faces onto a balcony, HRN cannot be operated from apt directly below
D. Deployment of WCD will not be possible from a fl above if that apt itself has a balcony, & fire window is below this balcony
C HRN could be operated from balcony railing deflecting the stream off the underside of the balcony directly above the fire apt with limited success
Incorrect HRFPMD with scissor stairs?
A: 1st Lad inside team examined the flr below the reported fire floor to determine fire apartment location, stairway locations and type, correct labeling of scissors stairs, etc.
B: The 1st arriving roof firefighter shall notify the IC of the conditions in the public hall on the floor above the fire.
C: Bulkheads of elevator machinery rooms shall not be used for ventilation purposes until the fire is under control.
D: The 3rd arriving roof firefighter shall proceed to the apartment directly above the fire with a KO Curtain.
A. Sect 6.3.1.A.1 - Take the elevator to at least 2 flrs below reported fire flr & examine THIS FLOOR (due to scissor stairs) to determine fire apartment location, stairway locations and type, correct labeling of scissors stairs, etc
6.3.1.A.1
Stuck elevator in a NYCHA bldg equipped with electromagnetic locking device. Dispatcher informed you that the entire bldg has lost electrical power correct
A. Use NYCHA issued Key FOB
B. Call 24 hr NYCHA Emergency Number to have NYCHA Security remotely unlock the door
C. Call FD Dispatcher to have NYCHA Security remotely unlock the door
D. Proceed to NYCHA Bldg Mgmt Office to obtain a special key to unlock the door
D The other methods only work if the bldg has power
Add 4 1.3 1.4
10-77 Transmitted: Your unit receives a ticket to respond and has the designation E345C. Incorrect
A: Note the designation of attack, evacuation stairways and apartment numbering system.
B: You will report to the Incident Commander and stand by with the FAST Unit.
C: Monitor handie-talkie transmissions while standing fast.
D: Report in with CFR equipment, forcible entry tools and a set of elevator keys.
D. 6.1.7 The FAST Unit should carry a set of elevator keys.
At NYCHA buildings equipped with new electromagnetic locks, FOBs will grant universal access to all NYCHA bldgs. FOBs have been issued to all FD units and should the key FOB fail to unlock the door, what can be done?
A: The door can only be unlocked manually by on-scene NYCHA maintenance personnel
B: The door can be unlocked remotely by NYCHA security. This can only be done by calling the 24 hour NYCHA Emergency number through the dispatcher
C: The door can be unlocked remotely by NYCHA security. This can only be done by calling the 24 hour NYCHA Emergency number directly
D: The door can be unlocked remotely by NYCHA security. This can be done by calling the 24 hour NYCHA Emergency number directly or through the dispatcher
D
When a unit receives a key FOB for use in NYCHA buildings, the officer shall record the serial number where?
A: Fire Record Journal
B: In a clear, prominent area in the vicinity of the housewatch desk
C: Office Record Journal
D: In a clear, prominent area in the company office
C
NYCHA key FOBs issued to all units have serial numbers. However, NYCHA Elevator Machinery Room keys, also issued to all units, do NOT have serial numbers. When received, both keys shall be labeled and stored where? A: On the Roof FF's HT B: On the officer's HT C: In the company office D: In the apparatus cab
D
If a unit’s key FOB or elevator key is lost or damaged, which action below must the officer on duty take?
A: Forward a Lost Property Report
B: Call the 24 hour NYCHA Emergency number and record particulars in the Company Journal
C: Notify the PTSU via telephone
D: Immediately notify the Battalion, Division and dispatcher of particulars
B The serial number must be provided (if it is the key FOB) during this call
A) FS-112 is NOT required for lost or damaged key FOBs or elevator keys (it is not an FDNY tool…it’s a NYCHA tool)
3rd arriving Lad members should be positioned to maintain evacuation stairway doors closed until?
A: Water is on the fire
B: The fire has been knocked down
C: 3rd Lad Off deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell
D: Fire Sector Supervisor and/or IC deems that the situation no longer presents a hazard in that particular stairwell
D MD 6.15.2
Incorrect for fire in a HRFPMD
A: 1st & 2nd Eng will always operate together in order to ensure prompt and efficient placement of the 1st HL
B: Off of the 1st Lad will consult with the Eng Off before selecting an attack stairway.
C: Vent Support Group will be the 6th Lad on a 10-77. The attack stairwell is the 1st consideration for pressurization & will be pressurized upon the order of the IC.
D: 3rd Lad Off shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s) have been closed on the fire floor and floors above and that they are maintained in a closed position.
D. 6.15.2 The 3rd ladder company officer shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s)have been closed on the FIRE FLOOR and are maintained in a closed position.
