High rise firefighting Flashcards
What are the four hazard groups for high rise firefighting?
- Building height and design
- Management and use
- Fire behaviour
- Firefighting and rescue operations
A lack of internal layout information can cause what?
Confusion and increased risk of disorientation.
What issues can occur with a high rise building under construction?
Active/passive fire protection or firefighting facilities may be incomplete.
What are the issues with balconies?
Fire loading and combustible material causing fire spread externally.
What causes communication issues at high rise incidents?
Dead spots and extended distance from command to scene of operations.
What can limit water supplies at a high rise incident?
The capacity of a dry or wet riser..
What is a sign that compartmentation had failed in a high rise?
Smoke and fire can be scene remote from initial scene.
What may happen when windows, doors and emergency exits are opened in high rises?
Rapid, unexpected increase in temperature or fire.
Inappropriate activation of HVAC systems can cause what?
Smoke to spread to unaffected areas.
When does firefighting operations and media greatly impede rescue and evacuation?
When there is only one staircase.
What is meant by the responsible person?
A person or corporate entry that has a measure of control over a premises.
What is meant by planned evacuation?
A pre determines strategy to secure the removal of persons in the the premises to safety.
What is a place of ultimate safety?
A place where there is no immediate further danger and no risk of fire and smoke spread.
What is a place of relative safety?
A place where there is no immediate danger but is still at risk of smoke and fire.
What is a ‘stay-put’ policy?
A predetermined strategy where occupants should be safe to remain where they are unless directly affected by heat, fire or smoke.
