High Rise

Question 1

Even a typical high-rise floor with a 100’ x 100’ footprint, with just 25% of the floor involved, requires __ GPM to control the fire.

Answer 1

833

Question 2

A high-rise is any building that extends beyond the reach of Portland Fire & Rescue
(PF&R) aerial ladders. In the city of Portland this is defined as __

Answer 2

75’

Question 3

High-rise buildings within the city of Portland fall into two broad categories:

Answer 3

open floor plan and compartmentalized buildings

Question 4

The officer in charge determines the ___

Answer 4

safest manner of ascent, investigates the source of the alarm at the alarm panel and takes action to mitigate the problem

Question 5

A ___ company will be automatically substituted if Squad 1 is not unavailable.

Answer 5

3rd truck

Question 6

A box assignment to a high-rise fire consists of ___

Answer 6

7 engines, 2 trucks, Squad 1, Heavy Squad 24 and 3 chiefs.

Question 7

Communications on Simplex 3 must be established before ___

Answer 7

the first crew enters the building.

Question 8

With investigation mode what does 1st and 2nd engine, 1st truck, and squad 1 do?

Answer 8

1/2 engine and truck investigate, squad 1 lobby