High Rise Fireproof MDs Flashcards
T or F
The second arriving OV secured a second fireman service elevator and worked in conjunction with the first arriving OV
True 6.3.2 B
Who picks the attack stairway at a high rise MD?
Engine officer communicates with the truck officer to select the attack stairs
Who brings the KO curtain to the floor above at a high rise MD?
1st and 3rd due roof
A PRIORITY when performing BISP in a HRFPMD should be to?
Verify that stairways are correctly labeled
Horizontal vent of the fire apt should be controlled by?
Truck boss operating in fire apt
Note: all other venting must be strictly limited and controlled by the IC
Vertical ventilation will only be performed at the direction of who at a HRFPMD?
IC
Does the iC need to have HVAC systems shut prior to operating at HRFPMD?
The IC should confirm that all HVAC systems are shut down PRIOR to commencing any fire operations
Ventilation of the fire apt in HRFPMD’s should take place AFTER the ?
Main body of fire has been CONTROLLED
Stairways other than the ______ stairs may be used for venting the fire floor at HRFPMDs
Evacuation
Note: if only 2 stairs, the attack stair will be primary means for vertical venting when the main body of fire is CONTROLLED and authorized by the IC.
Who recalls elevators at HRFPMDs?
1st due truck
Note: the 2nd due truck ensures that ALL elevators are recalled and searched
The doors to elevator machinery rooms at roof level should not be used for ventilation at HRFPMDS’s until?
The fire is under control
Note: once fire under control, vent as long as wind will not force smoke back into building
Avoid overloading elevators. Each member and their equipment is considered to weigh?
276 pounds or more
FPMDS 6.1.3 E
If no outside operations at HRFPMD, the OV reports to lobby and places car in fireman service phase?
2
If OV is involved in outside Ops at HRFPMD, who from the first truck operates fireman service?
No one, a MEMBER of 2nd truck will operate.
The IC must ensure that if available, at least ____ elevator(s) will be driven in fireman service for the duration of a HRFPMD fire.
2
Fireman service Elevators at HRFPMDs should be maintained where after all units are in position?
Lobby and 2 floors below the fire. HR Office- lobby and forward staging area
When the main body of fire has been controlled at a HRFPMD, the adjoining apts can be forced for reasons such as?
- High CO
- SEVERE smoke conditions in the public hallway
T or F
If forcing an adjoining apt for an area of refuge at a HRFPMD, the door selected MUST be to an apt that is ENTIRELY on the same side of the building as the fire apartment
True
Which apartments should we gain access to on the floor above at a HRFPMD?
Generally, the only apt requiring access on the floor above is the apt directly above the fire apt.
T or F
High rise building includes all buildings more than 75 feet in height
False
75 feet or more
The 10-77 signal should provide sufficient units to initially manage a _____ fire and smoke condition.
Medium
List examples of a 10-77
- wind impacted fire conditions
- advanced fire on arrival
- heavy smoke on numerous floors
- numerous reports of persons in difficulty due to smoke
- fire is visible from the exterior
The 10-75 signal may be the initial signal used at a HRFPMD fire when internal conditions ?
Cannot be accurately determined on arrival
T or F
When the 2nd alarm is transmitted for a fire in a HRFPMD prior to the transmission of a 10-77, the IC will receive the balance of the 10-77 in addition to the 2nd alarm assignment
True
