High Rise Firefighting 633

Question 1

What defines high rise

Answer 1

A building containing floors at such height or position that external firefighting or rescue may not be feasible

Question 2

What are the 3 group hazards of high rise

Answer 2

Building height layout design,
Fire behaviour and development,
Firefighting and rescue operations

Question 3

What are the challenges with height layout and design

Answer 3

Height effecting personnel equipment water supply
Object falling 
Access 
Large complex floors 
Maisonette layout 
Communication 
Entanglement 
Construction

Question 4

What height of building requires them to make provisions for firefighting

Answer 4

18mtrs

Question 5

What is the building height that requires a wet riser

Answer 5

Excess of 60mtrs , as of 2006 50mtrs

Firefighting shaft
dry/wet riser
Firefighting lift

Question 6

How many lpm can a dry riser main deliver

Answer 6

1500LPM

Question 7

What capacity do wet riser mains have

Answer 7

1500LPM for 45 minutes

Question 8

What can the IC request if the riser outlets have been vandalised

Answer 8

The FIRE tool roll

Question 9

What does the FIRE tool roll contain

Answer 9

Riser outlet wheel
Adjustable spanner
Mole grips
Rubber hose

Question 10

Where should the fire lift remain

Answer 10

The bridge head

Question 11

Where should the bridgehead be located

Answer 11

2 floors below the fire

Question 12

What is the minimum rank of the fire sector commander

Answer 12

LFF

Question 13

What is the FSC role

Answer 13

Establish bridgehead

Commit teams to firefight search and rescue

Question 14

What is the minimum amount of FF’s the FSC will take to the bridgehead

Answer 14

3 , two in BA and one for BAECO

Question 15

What equipment should be taken to the bridgehead

Answer 15

2 45mm hose
IEC 
2 BA sets
Long line
Breaking in gear
BA board 
TIC
FIRE bag
 Dividing breach
  3 hose sleeves
  1 DeltaFire quickattack branch
  Set lift keys
  FIRE tool roll

Question 16

As soon as possible the FIRE system should be augmented with

Answer 16

Sufficient hose for two lines to reach the affected area 
An addition branch 
Tripod bracket for BA board
Access keys codes
Floor plans
FIB

Question 17

When can the message “high rise procedure implemented “ be sent

Answer 17

The location of the bridgehead has been risk assessed as appropriate for the incident .

Access and egress to and from the bridgehead is secured and maintained .

The bridgehead is established with two charged jets deployed

Question 18

Where should the initial charged branch be supplied from

Answer 18

The rising main outlet 1 floor below the fire if available

Question 19

Where should the second branch be supplied from

Answer 19

Riser main outlet in the fire floor if available and at least 1 length longer

Question 20

What should the IC identify before operating any heating or ventilation systems

Answer 20

The path the fire heat or smoke will travel
Adverse effects on fire development
Adverse effects on evacuation
Impact wind may have if windows opened

Question 21

What should the safety officer outside the building check for

Answer 21

Falling debris
Cordon maintenance
External fire smoke spread

Question 22

What minimum features are to be considered to donate that a fire lift is safe for use

Answer 22

Primary secondary power supply 
IP rated wiring
Firefighter recall switch at access level 
Firefighter incar control
Firefighter communication systems
Floor indicators

Question 23

What are the advantages of using the DRM

Answer 23

Reduced time taking water to upper levels 
Reduced amount of hose
Reduced frictional loss 
Less equipment needed 
Reduced offset of personnel 
Keeps.stairway clear