High Flashcards
Where is a sprinkler valve normally located
Ground floor
Can lfb personnel turn off sprinkler systems
Yes on instruction of the incident commander
What should a dry rising main supply and a wet rising main supply
Dry the rm1500 M&A wet DRM is 1500 l at 45 minutes
When can you send high-rise procedure implemented
Bridgehead being risk assessed ingress egress and 2 charged jets
Where should the incident commander remain on highrise
At ground level
What three things should be considered when citing appliances
Oncoming aerial appliances ,oncoming special appliances and falling objects
What should be printed on route to high-rise via the MDT
Electronic premises information plate. ePIP
What does o r d stand for
Operational risk database
What are the 5 level of risks factors
Size Complex layout Contents Processes Occupiers
What might the presence of sprinklers indicate
Larger complex with high fire loading
What height would you find protected shafts and mains
7.5 m
What two basic facilities may be provided in high-rise
Firefighting shaft i.e. stairwell and a firefighter lift
A wet rising main is required at what height in buildings
60m pre-2006 or 50m post 2006
What are the three fire hazards in buildings
Building height layout and design
Fire behaviour and development
Firefighting and rescue operations
How is a high-rise building defined
A building of such Heights and or position external firefighting and rescue ops may not be feasible
