High Rise

Question 1

What height building would building regs require provisions for firefighting and firefighter access?

Answer 1

18m

Question 2

What height building would require a wet rising main?

Answer 2

60m

Question 3

What should supply a DRM at a high rise incident?

Answer 3

Twin 70mm hose

Question 4

How much water should a DRM be able to deliver?

Answer 4

1500 litres per minute

Question 5

How much water are wet rising mains designed to supply?

Answer 5

1500 litres per minute for a minimum of 45 minutes

Question 6

What does the F.I.R.E. tool roll contain to assist with vandalised fixed installations?

Answer 6

Riser outlet wheel
Adjustable spanner
Mole grips
Rubber hose washer

Question 7

Which floor should a Fire lift remain at during an incident when not being used?

Answer 7

Bridgehead level with a designated firefighter operator to evacuate casualties asap

Question 8

What equipment must be taken to the bridgehead?

Answer 8

2x45mm hose
IEC pack
2xBA sets
Long line
Breaking in gear
TIC
F.I.R.E. Bag

Question 9

Who should accompany the fire sector commander on initial deployment to the bridgehead?

Answer 9

3 firefighters

Question 10

When can a high rise procedure implemented message be sent?

Answer 10

Location of bridgehead has been assessed as appropriate
Access and egress from the bridgehead has been secured and maintained
Bridgehead is established with two charged jets

Question 11

Can teams work in the area above a bridgehead without BA?

Answer 11

Only if not affected by smoke
Communications are maintained with the bridgehead
Safety office must be deployed to the stairwell

Question 12

When will a Fire Safety Officer be notified of or mobilised to an incident?

Answer 12

4 pump fire notified
5 or more mobilised
On request