HIGH-RISE Flashcards
What is the fire resistance rating of interior walls in residential high-rise buildings?
a) 15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 60 minutes
d) 90 minutes
at least a 30 minute rating
Where should the RIT, Rehab Unit, and other supporting resources be staged when the fire floor is above the fourth floor?
a) On the fire floor
b) One floor below the fire floor
c) Two floors below the fire floor
d) Ground floor
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Answer: c) Two floors below the fire floor**
Where should attack lines be hooked up in relation to the fire floor?
a) On the same floor as the fire
b) On the floor above the fire
c) On the floor below the fire
d) Directly in front of the fire apartment door
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Correct Answer: c) On the floor below the fire**
What feature of wraparound stairs allows for vertical hose stretching?
a) Alternating door locations
b) Straight run from one floor to another
c) Wrapping around an elevator or open shaft
d) Enclosed design
c) Wrapping around an elevator or open shaft
Why is extra caution necessary when conducting a search in vacant or abandoned structures?
a) Due to the presence of hazardous materials.
b) Because these structures are often unstable.
c) To account for potential occupancy by vagrants or homeless individuals.
d) To ensure compliance with building codes.
c) To account for potential occupancy by vagrants or homeless individuals.
What is the recommended procedure before connecting the second hose-line to the FDC?
a) Connect both lines simultaneously
b) Inspect for debris and the presence of clappers
c) Connect and charge the second line first
d) Ignore the inspection process
b) Inspect for debris and the presence of clappers
What is the purpose of utilizing a first floor outlet when a FDC cannot be supplied?
a) To create a Siamese connection
b) To flush the outlet
c) To attach a gated-wye
d) To provide a water supply for the standpipe system
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Correct Answer: d) To provide a water supply for the standpipe system**
What should be done if conditions deteriorate while fighting a fire on the fire floor?
a) Retreat to the floor below using the stairwell
b) follow the hose line to safety
c) Radio for backup immediately
d) Evacuate the building using elevators
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Correct Answer: b) follow the hose line to safety
When should ladders be committed to use as exterior standpipes?
a) Whenever there is a need for additional water supply.
b) Whenever there is no other potential need for them.
c) They should not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it removes them from tactical deployment in other critical fire ground operations.
d) Ladders should never be used as exterior standpipes.
c) They should not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it removes them from tactical deployment in other critical fire ground operations.
What is the general rule regarding the utilization of ladders as standpipes?
a) They should be used whenever possible to conserve resources.
b) They should only be used if they are easily accessible.
c) They should not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it removes them from tactical deployment in other critical fire ground operations.
d) They should be used primarily for providing access to upper floors.
c) They should not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it removes them from tactical deployment in other critical fire ground operations.
According to the passage, what can early establishment of redundancy of communications lead to? **?
a) Increased confusion.
b) Decreased efficiency.
c) Improved fire control efforts.
d) Reduced effectiveness.
Improved fire control efforts.
1) Who does the officer in charge of Lobby Control report to?
A) Logistics Section Chief
B) Operations Section Chief
C) Incident Commander (IC)
D) all of the above as established
D) all of the above as established
Why might the use of hoists be safer for fighting fires on upper floors of high-rises under construction?
- A) They provide better access to fire hydrants
- B) They are always operational
- C) They are finished structures
- D) They are unaffected by fire
Answer: D) They are unaffected by fire
Use of the hoist, if present, may be safer for fires in upper floors and should be considered. Ideally, a building rep must operate the hoist when used for firefighting operations. P150
How can HVAC design affect firefighting efforts in commercial high-rise fires?
a) By providing additional barriers to fire spread
b) By recirculating smoke and fire to unaffected areas
c) By enhancing ventilation and smoke removal
d) By automatically activating sprinkler systems
b) By recirculating smoke and fire to unaffected areas
What is the purpose of the selective evacuation mentioned in the evacuation plan?
a) Evacuate only specific floors.
b) Evacuate the entire building.
c) Evacuate in an orderly manner.
d) Evacuate only the ground floor.
a) Evacuate only specific floors. Use the public address system to advise occupants of Commands evacuation olan (i.e. protect in place, selective evacuation, full evacuation).
