Fire Extinguishment Flashcards
In a high rise, what may give you clues as to what offices are being used for?
The building inventory
Who sets the pace for climbing stairwells?
The officer in charge
How much force is needed to open doors being held shut by magnetic devices?
25 pounds
How fast do firefighters ascend high rises?
1 minute per floor when fully suited up
What are the 3 ways pressure is regulated in standpipes of high rises?
1) Pressure regulating device
2) Pressure restricting device
3) Orifice plates
Pressure regulating devices are usually set to how many gpm?
300
Orifice plates restrict flow to how many gpm?
200 gpm
If an orifice plate can not be removed, can the nozzle be completely shut down?
No
What type of material is used extensively in the furnishings of high rise buildings?
Petrochemical synthetics (plastic)
According to book 100, flashover in a high rise may occurs at temperatures as low as how many degrees?
700
According to book 100, what equipment shall fire attack take with them?
SCBA Radios Forcible Entry Tools TIC High Rise Hose Packs
According to book 100, when fire attack locates the emergency, what should they check for first?
Extension to the floor above
According to book 100, if a gated wye is used to connect to the standpipe, how should it be addressed?
Either strap the gates open OR leave a member at the gated wye to prevent accidental shut down
When a line is connected to an outlet where the orifice plate was removed, what must be done?
Leave a member at the outlet to control globe valve
According to book 100, fire attack efforts should be directed to what?
Protecting the hallways, stairwells, elevators, and other vertical openings
