High Rise ✅ Flashcards
What is the minimum compliment of equipment in the pump operators FDC bag? (9)
Spanners
Straight screwdriver (slotted pg 65)
Gaskets
Knox Key Wrench
Pick Tool
2.5” Double Male/Double Female
2.5” Caps
Forceps
Webbing
PG 12
How many sections/feet of high pressure hose should be on every CFD engine?
2 sections of 100’. 200’ total.
PG 14
What color is a high-pressure hose?
Blue-Green in color?
PG 14
What is the dry weight of high pressure hose per 100’ ?
43 lbs per 100’
86 lbs total
PG 14
What is the SERVICE pressure rating of high pressure hose?
400 PSI
PG 14
What is the BURST pressure rating of high pressure hose?
1800 PSI
PG 14
What is the PROOF pressure rating of high pressure hose?
800 PSI
( Proof pressure is the maximum pressure that can be applied to the hose, Without changing its performance capabilities.)
PG 14
What is the minimum compliment of equipment in the HIGH RISE STANDPIPE BAG? (15)
Spanners 1.5-2.5” Increaser
Flathead 1.5-2.5” Reducer
Gaskets 1/16 Deep Socket
Knox Key Wrench 5/32 Hex Wrench
PRV Rod 18” Pipe Wrench
2.5” Gate Valve Door Wedge
2.5” 45° Elbow Adapters
2.5” Pressure Guage
PG 18
What compliment of hose is a “HIGH RISE HOSE PACK”?
150’ total length
One 50’ section of 2.5” (Orange)
Two 50’ sections of 2” (Red)
PG 19
What is the total dry weight of the high rise hose pack?
55.5 lbs
PG 19
What is the BURST pressure rating of the HIGH RISE HOSE PACK?
1500 lbs
PG 19
What is the recommended tip size to be used for highrise applications?
1 1/16 “ tip
PG 20
What is the GPM of the high rise hose pack nozzles?
240 GPM
PG 20
What is the standpipe discharge pressure needed for highrise hose of 150’
Adding 50’ of 2.5” hose
Adding 50’ of 2” hose
150’ of hose needs 90 PSI at discharge
Adding 50’ 2.5” needs 95 PSI
Adding 50’ 2” needs 105 PSI
PG 20
When lower than 50psi is encountered, fire attack group supervisor may elect to use a ____ tip to gain stream reach and velocity?
Choker tip
15/16”
PG 21
What is the size and GPM of the “Choker Tip” at 50 psi?
15/16”
151 GPM
PG 21
What is the width of the engine compartment that holds the highrise pack?
59” wide
PG 22
How long/wide should the high rise pack be made to fit into the engine compartment?
56” wide/long
PG 22
What hose roll is used on the 2.5” highrise pack assembly?
Donut roll
PG 27
Where is the 2.5 high rise pack/donut rolled stowed/kept?
Rear officer side compartment.
PG 29
Where is the 2.5” highrise pack, single stack load stowed/kept?
One of the middle compartments.
PG 30
The ELKHART R.A.M. ground monitor operation is NOT to exceed how much GPM and PSI?
500 GPM and/or 150 PSI.
PG 31
To achieve optimal flow, a straight line of hose behind the R.A.M. should be how many feet?
20 feet of straight line hose behind the R.A.M.
PG 31
The RAM has an ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEM.
The hydraulic effect of the system is active at approximately ____ GPM
At approximately 350 GPM
PG 31
NFPA 101 defines a High-rise as a building greater than ___ ft.
75 ft.
PG 34
For buildings constructed before 1993: NFPA 14 requires the standpipe systems provide ____ PSI of residual pressure at the most remote outlet from the fire pump while flowing ___ GPM.
65 PSI at 500 GPM
PG 34
For buildings constructed after 1993: NFPA 14 requires the standpipe systems provide ____ PSI of residual pressure at the most remote outlet from the fire pump while flowing ___ GPM.
100 PSI @ 500 GPM
PG 34
Pressures at the outlet in a high-rise need to be reduced if the pressure exceeds ____PSI at the outlet.
If pressure exceeds 100 PSI
PG 34
Standpipe pressures between 100 PSI and 175 PSI require _____.
Pressure reducing devices. (PRD)
PG 34
Pressure reducing devices (PRD), ONLY reduce pressure when _____.
When flowing.
PG 34
Standpipe pressures OVER 175 require _____.
Pressure reducing valves. (PRV)
PG 34
Pressure reducing valves reduce pressure in both ____ and ____ conditions.
Reduce pressure in both static and flowing conditions.
PG 34
How do you identify a FACTORY PRE-SET NON-ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE?
Valve is identified by a large ring at the top of the valve body.
PG 38
First Generation High-rises were constructed between years ____ and ____
Between years 1860’s - 1920’s
PG 44
Second Generation High-rises were constructed between years ____ - ____.
Between years 1930’s - 1940’s
PG 45
Second generation High-rises are also called ___.
Pre-world War II construction.
PG 45
Third Generation High-rises were constructed between years ____ - ____.
Between years 1945 - 1965
PG 46
Third generation High-rises are also known as _____.
Post-World War II construction.
PG 46
What generation of High-rises did ventilation become “extremely difficult if not impossible”?
Third Generation High-rises.
PG 46
What generation of High-rises will the “stack effect” play a major role in smoke movement?
Third Generation High-rises.
PG 46
Any building over 100 stories is called a ___.
Super Tall Building.
(3rd gen tubular)
PG 47
Third Generation High-rises tubular construction began in ____ to the present.
Began in 1965 to present.
PG 47
Fourth generation High-rises are called ____.
Post 9/11 Construction.
PG 48
Fire Alarm A (FA) category gets what apparatus assigned?
(Manual)
The closest fire apparatus will be dispatched
Single company response
(E, L, or R)
PG 50
Fire Alarm B (FAB) gets what apparatus assigned?
1 Engine, 1 Ladder and 1 BC
PG 50
High Life Hazard alarms are classified under what dispatch? Fire Alarm or Fire Alarm B?
Fire Alarm B
PG 50
Commercial and Residential occupancies greater than 6 stories above ground are classified as what type alarm?
Fire Alarm High-Rise
PG 50
Fire Alarm High-Rise gets what apparatus assigned?
2 Engines, 1 Ladder and 1 BC
PG 50
Report of a Fire High-Rise response includes ____. (7)
(Per the Manual)
4 Engines
2 Ladders
2 BC
1 Rescue AND RS-10
1 MEDIC
1 EMSO
PG 51
A High-Rise WORKING fire assignment adds what additional apparatus? (8)
(Manual)
2 Engines (6 total)
2 Ladders (4 total)
1 EMSO (2 total)
1 Medic (2 total)
ES-2
SO-2
ISU-19
Command 1
PG 51
The first 2 Engines and First ladder of a working High-Rise fire, makeup what GROUP?
Fire Attack Group
PG 51
The 3rd Engine becomes what GROUP?
Lobby control/Systems Group
PG 51
The USE GROUP consists of the ____ and ____.
Second Ladder and First Rescue
PG 51
The fourth Engine becomes the ____ GROUP.
RIT GROUP
PG 51
The MEDICAL GROUP consists of the ____ and ___.
First EMSO and First MEDIC.
PG 51
The first 2 arriving chiefs become ___.
COMMAND
PG 51
Should the Lobby control/systems group bring their High-Rise equipment and hose compliment to their assignment?
Yes. High-Rise hose and bag, tools, ropes and monitors.
PG 53
What is the PRIMARY function of the USE GROUP?
Search and Rescue.
PG 54
Whats is the search order priority for the USE GROUP (2nd Ladder, 1st Rescue)?
- Attack stairwell.
- Evac stairwell
- Floor above fire.
- Top floor
- Elevators.
- Other areas.
PG 54
The Casualty Collection Point must be at least _____ below the fire floor.
At least 2 floors below the fire floor.
PG 54
Use the ____ stairwell for ascension and victim removal.
Evacuation stairwell.
PG 54
Every company should have how many passports?
2 passports. One for the lobby and one for the forward accountability point.
PG 52-56
Where does the RIT group stage?
The floor below the fire.
PG 55
RIT GROUP may be used as a replacement _____ crew/group.
Fire attack crew/group.
PG 55
RIT GROUP brings all High-Rise hose and equipment, RIT pack/equipment and _____.
Pak Tracker.
PG 55
The MEDICAL GROUP must wear ____ when working above the lobby or in the CCP.
Full PPE and SCBA
PG 56
First Chief takes fixed command as ______.
Incident Commander
PG 57
Second Chief takes command of the ______ on the floor below the fire and acts as the eyes and ears of the I/C.
Forward Command Area.
PG 57
Who supervises the fire and rescue operations IN PERSON?
Second Chief
FORWARD AREA COMMAND
PG 57
Crews should use the stairs, not the elevators, if the fire floor is within “walking distance”. “Walking Distance is ___ floors or less.
5 floors or less.
PG 60
Firefighters WILL use the stairs if elevators do not have _____.
Firefighter recall service.
PG 60
Any elevator call/action in progress will be canceled and all the cars will return to the lobby and doors will open when _____ is activated.
Phase I
PG 61
This Phase of elevator control allows the FF to completely control the elevator car.
Phase II
(Activated while in car)
PG 61
The first elevator “safety stop” is on the _____ floor.
Second floor.
PG 62
On the first “safety stop”, the doors should remain closed. The FF should do what next?
Press and hold the DOOR OPEN button and release BEFORE they are completely open. The doors should close automatically.
PG 62
After the 2nd floor, “safety stops” should be completed every ____ floors. Repeat door controls.
Every 5 floors.
PG 62
The final stop on the elevator in a high rise fire will be ____ floors below the fire floor.
2 floors below the fire floor.
PG 62
If the Phase II fire helmet light is flashing, what does this indicate?
There has been a fire alarm or sprinkler activation in THAT shaft way or the elevator control room. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR.
PG 62
Do not use Freight Elevators if there is no ______.
Firefighter service/recall functions
PG 62
Once the FF’s have exited the elevator, what should be done with the keys?
Leave the keys in the key slot, turn Phase II off. This will recall the car to the lobby.
PG 62
The resource floor is ___ floors below the fire floor.
2 floors below the fire floor.
PG 63
Lobby control crew (Third Engine) should send a FF to the pump room to…
Confirm the pump is running and what the discharge pressure is. Report to lobby control supervisor.
PG 63
If the Aerial will not be used, the driver can Don PPE and join the crew (ONLY IF THE OFFICER DIRECTS YOU TO) or, the driver may be used as manpower for _____ ______.
As manpower for shuttling equipment.
PG 64
CFD Engines have the intake relief valves set to ___ PSI.
Set to 180 PSI.
PG 64
Two ___ hose lines should be connected between the 2 Supply and FDC engines.
Two 3” hose lines should be connected between 2 engines.
PG 64
An engine with a ___ ____ pump should be connected to the FDC.
Two-stage pump.
PG 64
The Engine connected to the FDC should be in ____ mode at the transfer valve.
Should be in “Pressure Mode.”
PG 64
Connect one high pressure hose to the right rear discharge and the other to the _____ ____ ___
Officer Side 3” Discharge.
PG 64
Remove ____ connections from engine outlets and connect the High-pressure hose to the engine using the NST threads on the hose.
Remove Storz connections from engine outlets.
PG 64
If there are more than 2 inlets on the FDC remove ____ plugs before pumping water.
Remove ALL plugs before pumping water.
PG 65
Once everything is connected to the FDC, fill the lines and put the pump at ____ pressure and inform the I/C that lines are charged and hydrant supply is established.
Idle pressure
PG 65
The FDC engine is there as a _____ to the buildings system.
As a Backup to the buildings system.
PG 66
If the FDC is a DRY SYSTEM, start pumping ____.
Right away.
PG 66
If the FDC is damaged/unusable, what are 4 alternative methods to delivering water to the building.
- Using a first floor standpipe.
- Supplying through a test head discharge
- Using an elevated waterway (Aerial)
- Performing a well stretch
PG 68
Connecting to the TEST HEAD DISCHARGE option requires a FF to go to the Fire pump room and open the _____ valve on the discharge side that leads to the test head discharge.
OS&Y Valve.
PG 68
The medic group needs to bring all EMS equipment to the lobby, as well as their full ____ and ____
PPE and SCBA
PG 70
EMS supervisors will bring what EMS equipment to the lobby?
Triage tags
EMS supervisor drug bag
Lucas device.
(Victim accountability equipment PG 56)
PG 70
First arriving BC takes _____ Command
FIXED COMMAND
PG 71
What is the drawback to a LOBBY COMMAND POST?
I/C can’t see the exterior of the building.
PG 71
What vehicles have the DIGITAL VEHICULAR REPEATER SYSTEM? (DVRS)
SO-2 and BC vehicles
PG 73
There are 4 available channels on the DVRS system. What are they?
CFD DVRS
7TAC51 DVRS
7MED65
7MED66
PG 73
What 2 DVRS channels are available with zones 1-8?
CFD DVRS. Ex: B1 CFD DVRS
7TAC51 DVRS. Ex: B5 CFD 7TAC51
one for each Battalion.
PG 73
Are there any current SOPs for how a MAYDAY will be handled if a DVRS channel is in use?
No. There are currently NO SOPs dictating how a MAYDAY will be handled.
PG 73
What does SCIENTIA POTENTIA EST mean?
Knowledge is Power.
PG 73
During a High-Rise operation, extra equipment will be stored on the _____
Resource Floor
PG 76
Interior crews, Rehab and Casualty Collection Point will be set on the ______ floor.
The resource floor.
PG 76
The Fire Attack Group and Foward Accountability begin operations on the floor ______
On the floor below the fire.
PG 77
The FF that carries the hose pack up is usually the ____
Nozzle FF
PG 79
Which FF positions at the standpipe and acts as the remote pump operator?
The control FF
PG 79
Pressure Reducing Devices (PRD), is also called ____ _____ ____
Field adjustable valve.
PG 80
Prior to flushing, what appliance needs to be placed directly to the stand pipe?
2.5” Gate Valve
PG 81
How long should you flush the stand pipe after connecting the Gate Valve?
A 3-5 second flush PER FLOOR ABOVE the lobby.
PG 81
What appliance goes on after the Gate Valve?
The 45° elbow with bleeder valve.
PG 82
What is the final appliance attached PRIOR to connecting the hose?
In-Line Pressure Gauge.
PG 82
When the nozzle team opens the line, what is the desired pressure for the attack line of 150’ (50’ of 2.5” and 100’ of 2”)? With the 1 1/16 SB tip?
90 PSI while flowing.
PG 83
When the nozzle team opens the line, what is the desired pressure for the attack line of 200’ (100’ of 2.5” and 100’ of 2”)? With the 1 1/16 SB tip?
95 PSI while flowing.
PG 83
When the nozzle team opens the line, what is the desired pressure for the attack line of 200’ (50’ of 2.5” and 150’ of 2”)? With the 1 1/16 SB tip?
105 PSI while flowing.
PG 83
JUST REMEMBER:
“More lives are saved from a properly sized and placed hand line than any other tactic.”
When you want to advance the hose, tell the backup FF and team how far you want to advance the line by using ____.
Common distances, like 5Ft or 10Ft
PG 84
Until one of three things happen, the team will CONTINUE MOVING and PRE-LOADING until….
•The Fire is out.
•The hose supply is exhausted
•The team gets relieved
PG 84
Current High-rise packs are designed to deliver ____ GPM.
240 GPM
PG 85
The 1 1/8 INDY STACK TIP will deliver ____ GPM
266 GPM
PG 85
The 1 1/4 INDY STACK TIP will deliver ____ GPM
328 GPM
PG 85
The 1 1/8 INDY STACK TIP on 150’ of hose requires ____ PSI at the standpipe ____ PSI on 200’ of hose
75 PSI on 150
80 PSI on 200
PG 85
The 1 1/4 INDY STACK TIP on 150’ of hose requires ____ PSI at the standpipe ____ PSI on 200’ of hose
85 PSI on 150
95 PSI on 200
PG 85
In a High-Rise, somewhere between half and two-thirds the building height is called ___.
The neutral plane.
PG 93
What is the difference between the outside temperature and the inside temperature called?
Temperature Differential
PG 94
Name the 3 types of stairwells firefighters will encounter in a High-Rise building.
Return stairs
Scissor stairs
Access/Convenience Stairs
PG 99
What Is the most common stairwell type?
Return stairs
PG 99
On return stairs, standpipe outlets are usually on the ____
Floor Landing.
PG 99
Newer construction is placing standpipe outlets on the _____
Half landing
PG 99
Stairs that enter and exit on the same side of the core are ___
Return stairs
PG 99
What types of stairwells are divided by a fire-rated wall?
Scissor stairs
PG 100
What type of stairs generally have no mid-landing/half landing?
Scissor stairs
PG 100
What type of stairs DO NOT have to be enclosed or fire rated?
Access stairs/convenience stairs
PG 101
What is considered the “BRAINS” of the fire protection system?
Fire Control Room
PG 102
What type of panel gives maintenance/fire departments the ability to operate fire control dampers?
Smoke Control Panel
PG 104
In a High-Rise, if radio communication becomes a problem what MAY be used for communication if available?
Fire department handsets AKA stairwell phones.
PG 105
What is considered the “HEART” of the fire protection system?
Fire pump room
PG 106
What type of pump is designed to handle pressure drops in the suppression system?
Jockey pumps
(Small and large drops)
PG 107
What types of pumps are designed to move water in a suppression system?
Fire pumps
PG 106
There are how many classifications of standpipes?
3 classifications of standpipes
PG 109
What are the 3 classifications of standpipes?
Class 1 - FD use only. 2.5” outlets
Class 2 - civilian or occupant use 1.5” outlets with 100’ of hose.
Class 3 - civilian and FD use. 2.5” & 1.5”
PG 109
What class standpipe will have a limited water flow of 100 GPM?
Class 2
PG 109
What are the 5 types of standpipe systems?
•Automatic wet standpipe
•Automatic dry standpipe
•Manual wet standpipe
•Manual dry standpipe
•Combination standpipe and sprinkler system
PG 110
Most standpipes need an ambient temperature of ____ degrees at all times.
Ambient temperature above 40 degrees at all times.
PG 110
There are how many types of FDCs?
4 types of FDCs
PG 111
Name the 4 types of FDC
Wall mounted FDC
Single zone/multi zone FDC
Post mount FDC
Low-Rise building FDC
PG 111-112
“Wide-rise” and “high-volume” are other names for what FDC system?
Low-Rise FDC
PG 112
What room can be located above the hoistways, on the ground floor, basement, or sometimes in a separate Penthouse on the roof?
Traction elevator control room
PG 113
What room can be located in the basement or found directly behind the Elevator entrance on the lowest floor?
Hydraulic Elevator control room
PG 113
Elevator with MRL designation means ___.
Machine room-less/ direct drive
PG 113
MRL elevators have all the drive gears built in the ____.
Hoist way.
PG 113
How many accountability locations are there in a High-Rise incident?
2 locations
Lobby Control Accountability
Forward Accountability
02-01-01 6.2
What is Proof pressure?
Proof pressure is the maximum pressure that can be applied to the hose without changing it’s performance capabilities
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What groups must be staffed during initial phase of fire? (High-Rise) (6-7)
I/C Staff
Fire Attack Group
USE Group
Lobby Control/ Systems Group
RIT Group
Medical group
Pg 50
What are the Mercury Quick Attack tip sizes and GPM’s @ 80 PSI?
1” = 266 GPM’s
1 1/8” = 336 GPM’s
1 1/4 = 415 GPM’s
1 3/8” = 502 GPM’s
PG 32
Which officer will be in charge of the F.A.G.?
Engine officer
Which Officer is in charge of the USE group?
Ladder Officer
What tools will the Ladder bring? (F.A.G.) (8)
•Rope
•TIC
•Radios
•2 passports
•Forcible entry tools, including hydraulic
•Water can
•P400
•Pike poles
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What tools will the Engine bring? (F. A. G.) (8)
•Rope 200’
•TIC
•Radios
•2 Passports
•Forcible entry tools
•High-rise pack-100’ 2”, 50’ 2.5” with 1 1/16” tip
•Standpipe kit
•Small status boards
Pg 52
What tools will Lobby control/ Systems group bring? (9)
•Rope
•TIC
•Radios
•2 Passports
•Forcible entry tools
•High-rise pack-100’ 2”, 50’ 2.5” with 1 1/16” tip
•Standpipe kit
•Small status boards
•Multi-gas meter (P400)
PG 53
What tools will the USE group bring? (8)
•Rope 200’ search
•TIC
•Radios
•2 passports
•Forcible entry tools, including hydraulic
•Water can
•Gas monitor
•Small status board
Pg 54
What tools will the RIT team bring? (9) highrise
•Rope
•TIC
•Radios
•2 Passports
•Forcible entry tools
•High-rise pack-100’ 2”, 50’ 2.5” with 1 1/16” tip
•Standpipe kit
•RIT pack
•Pak Tracker
Pg 55
What will the medical group bring? (4) high rise
•Full PPE and SCBA
•All EMS equipment including cot and monitor
•EMSO Triage tags & victim accountability equipment
•Two passports
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