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High-rise SOP Flashcards

0
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Any structure with _____ or more floors and any building ______ feet above _______ _______ will be considered a high rise structure.

A

6, 75, grade level

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This guideline provides direction for the first ______ to_______ minutes of the incident.

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30-45

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The fire officer or Chief officer must use his best judgement to ______ from this procedure as_______ dictate.

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deviate, circumstance

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The initial response to a high-rise incident will include?

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2 Battalion Chief's 
5 Engines 
3 Ladder companies 
1 Ambulance 
1 Medic Supervisor
1 Safety Officer 
Fire alarm will dispatch the nearest ALS Engine company
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On a working High-rise fire incident, what will be added to the standard 2nd alarm?

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Fire shift commander 
EMS shift commander 
Safety officer
Public Information Officer  
3 Battalion Chiefs 
2 Fire prevention officers 
2 Mobile air compressors 
Command Bus 
Rehab Bus 
Medic Unit
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On nothing Showing, the 1st engine engineer should be? And the second engine engineer?

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Locating standpipe Connections

Locate a hydrant

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On nothing showing, the 2nd engine should?

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Go to lobby and assume lobby control

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On nothing showing, where do all other responders report that do not have initial assignment?

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Lobby with appropriate equiptment

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On fire or smoke showing, what assignments are given to the 1st three battalion chiefs? ( In order)

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1st BC- Assume IC (will become Operations Section chief when Fire
Shift commander assumes command)
2nd BC- Attack group supervisor
3rd BC- Logistics

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On fire or smoke showing, 1st engine responsibilities?

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Engineer - Connect to FDC, establish water supply, Take PPV to Lobby
entrance.
Crew- (Fire floor) Attack task force

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On fire or smoke showing, 2nd engine responsibilities?

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Engineer - Assist 1st engineer water supply(Locate hydrant),PPV to
Lobby entrance
Crew - Lobby control

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On fire or smoke showing, 3rd engine responsibilities?

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Engineer - Move apparatus to base, report to base manager

Crew- (fire floor) Attack task force

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On fire or smoke showing, 4th Engine companies responsibility?

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Engineer - Move apparatus to base and report to base manager
Crew - Establish Staging - 2 floors below the fire

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On fire or smoke showing, 5th Engine responsibilities?

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Engineer - Move apparatus to base and report to base manager
Crew - Extension ABOVE the fire floor, report to command

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On fire or smoke showing, what are the ALS Engine’s responsibilities?

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Engineer - Move apparatus to base and report to base manager
Crew - Establish Forward Rehab on the staging floor (2 floors below fire floor )

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Engineers without a specific assignment may be utilized by command for the Ground Support Unit, formally known as _________________, as well as aerial operations ect.

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Stairwell support unit

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On fire or smoke showing, 1st ladder company assignment is?

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Engineer - Position apparatus to support building, take 2 PPV’s to
Lobby
Crew - (fire floor) Attack task force

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On fire or smoke showing, 2nd ladders companies assignments?

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Engineer - Position apparatus to support building, 2 PPV’s to Lobby
Crew - Establish ventilation group

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On fire or smoke showing, 3rd Ladders assignment?

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Engineer - If necessary, position apparatus to support building, 2 PPV’s
to lobby entrance
Crew - Establish RIT (1 floor below the fire)

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On fire or smoke showing, 1st medic units assignment?

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Report to lobby and give ALS equipment to ALS engine

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On fire or smoke showing, Medic supervisor assignment?

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Establish the Medical Branch

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On fire or smoke showing, Safety officers assignment?

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Report to Lobby and establish Safety Officer position

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What equipment should be taken by first alarm Engine crews?

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High rise hose pack
1 PPV to Lobby entrance (1st and 2nd engines)
Forcible entry tools
Hand Lights, radios, accountability tags
TIC

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What equipment should be taken by 1st alarm Ladder companies ?

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Pike Pole 
Search rope or Tag lines 
2 PPV's to Lobby entrance 
Forcible entry tools 
Hand lights, radios, accountability tags 
TIC
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What equipment should The attack group supervisor and the Incident command technician bring?

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Accountability board

High-rise “Go kits”

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Prior to going to the reported fire floor, First in engine and ladder companies should do what 2 things?

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  1. Collect stairwell reentry keys from knox box

2. Gather information from security/ maintenance

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Prior to going to the reported fire floor, First in engine and ladder companies should do what 2 things?

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  1. Collect stairwell reentry keys from knox box

2. Gather information from security/ maintenance

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What 3 things should be reported to other responders while in stairwell?

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  1. If evacuation is still in progress
  2. If there is smoke in the stairwell
  3. If the stairwell doors are locked
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What 3 things should be reported to other responders while in stairwell?

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  1. If evacuation is still in progress
  2. If there is smoke in the stairwell
  3. If the stairwell doors are locked
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After verifying the fire floor, what should the followup report include?

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  1. the fire floor
  2. the stairwell being used for attack
  3. request a second engine to complete the Attack Task force
  4. announce floors for Staging and Attack RIT
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After verifying the fire floor, what should the followup report include?

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  1. the fire floor
  2. the stairwell being used for attack
  3. request a second engine to complete the Attack Task force
  4. announce floors for Staging and Attack RIT
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What is an Attack Task force comprised of?

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Two engine crews
One ladder crew

  • senior officer will be attack leader
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What is an Attack Task force comprised of?

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Two engine crews
One ladder crew

  • senior officer will be attack leader
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The Attack force has 3 components, what is the responsibility of the 3rd crew?

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Stretching a back-up line
Coordinating the actions of all 3 crews
Monitoring the inline-pressure gauge
Monitoring the condition of the stairwell
Providing info. to command
* must be prepared to replace First crew, or act as RIT.

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The Attack force has 3 components, what is the responsibility of the 3rd crew?

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Stretching a back-up line
Coordinating the actions of all 3 crews
Monitoring the inline-pressure gauge
Monitoring the condition of the stairwell
Providing info. to command
* must be prepared to replace First crew, or act as RIT.

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30
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A minimum of ____ crews must be on hand before the team enters to fight the fire?

A

2

30
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A minimum of ____ crews must be on hand before the team enters to fight the fire?

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2

31
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Where should the standpipe be connected to?

A

Floor below the fire

31
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Where should the standpipe be connected to?

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Floor below the fire

32
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If a backup line is used, where should it be connected?

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At the fire floor

32
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If a backup line is used, where should it be connected?

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At the fire floor

33
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Where should crews compromised in the initial attack leave their accountability tags?

A

The firefighter assigned to the standpipe

33
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Where should crews compromised in the initial attack leave their accountability tags?

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The firefighter assigned to the standpipe

34
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The 2nd arriving Engine company officer will serve as Lobby Control Manager and is responsible for?

A
  • Gathering info. and locating building floor plans
  • Identify location and condition of all stairwells
  • Establish control of elevators
  • Identify and use building communication system
  • Identify evacuation needs
  • -1 Firefighter = Locate alarm control panel and Fire Control Console
  • -1 Firefighter = Position at Attack stairwell, set up ventilation, track arrival and departure of crews
34
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The 2nd arriving Engine company officer will serve as Lobby Control Manager and is responsible for?

A
  • Gathering info. and locating building floor plans
  • Identify location and condition of all stairwells
  • Establish control of elevators
  • Identify and use building communication system
  • Identify evacuation needs
  • -1 Firefighter = Locate alarm control panel and Fire Control Console
  • -1 Firefighter = Position at Attack stairwell, set up ventilation, track arrival and departure of crews
35
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The 2nd arriving Ladder will serve as the Ventilation group and will assume what 2 responsibilities?

A
  1. Protecting the Lobby and stairwells from smoke

2. Venting combustion gases from the fire floor

35
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The 2nd arriving Ladder will serve as the Ventilation group and will assume what 2 responsibilities?

A
  1. Protecting the Lobby and stairwells from smoke

2. Venting combustion gases from the fire floor

36
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What are the 3 properties the ventilation group is responsible for?

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  1. Lobby
  2. Attack stairwell
  3. Any stairwells used for evacuation
36
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What are the 3 properties the ventilation group is responsible for?

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  1. Lobby
  2. Attack stairwell
  3. Any stairwells used for evacuation
37
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The 4th arriving engine will be assigned to Staging and manage both __________ staging and __________ staging. The officer will serve as the staging ________ and is responsible for organizing the floor.

A

Personnel , Equipment , Staging manager

37
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The 4th arriving engine will be assigned to Staging and manage both __________ staging and __________ staging. The officer will serve as the staging ________ and is responsible for organizing the floor.

A

Personnel , Equipment , Staging manager

38
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Staging is normally located _______ floors _____ the fire floor?

A

2, below

38
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Staging is normally located _______ floors _____ the fire floor?

A

2, below

39
Q

Personnel Staging should try to maintain a minimum level of ______ engine crews and ________ ladder crew?

A

2, 1

39
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Personnel Staging should try to maintain a minimum level of ______ engine crews and ________ ladder crew?

A

2, 1

40
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Who is responsible for the Attack task force accountability?

A

Attack group supervisor

40
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Who is responsible for the Attack task force accountability?

A

Attack group supervisor

41
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________ of other Operational Groups or Divisions will manage accountability for their personnel resources?

A

Supervisors

41
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________ of other Operational Groups or Divisions will manage accountability for their personnel resources?

A

Supervisors

42
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_________ is a Geographical location away from the building used to stage available incident resources.

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Incident Base

42
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_________ is a Geographical location away from the building used to stage available incident resources.

A

Incident Base

43
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Who assumes Base Manager?

A

1st Engine Officer of the 2nd alarm

43
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Who assumes Base Manager?

A

1st Engine Officer of the 2nd alarm

44
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The Medical Shift Commander will assume ________ _________ _______upon the arrival at the Command Post.

A

Medical Branch Director

44
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The Medical Shift Commander will assume ________ _________ _______upon the arrival at the Command Post.

A

Medical Branch Director

45
Q

The 2nd Battalion Chief will assume Attack Group Supervisor, and is responsible for 4 things?

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  1. Track Personnel entering and leaving fire floor
  2. Monitor stairwell and Evacuation status, report to IC
  3. Coordinated with Extension (5th engine) and RIT
  4. Use face to face communications whenever possible to gather info. to relay to command
45
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The 2nd Battalion Chief will assume Attack Group Supervisor, and is responsible for 4 things?

A
  1. Track Personnel entering and leaving fire floor
  2. Monitor stairwell and Evacuation status, report to IC
  3. Coordinated with Extension (5th engine) and RIT
  4. Use face to face communications whenever possible to gather info. to relay to command
46
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What is Forward Rehab?

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A modified Tier 2 Rehab, where EMS personnel are replaced by ALS capable fire suppression personnel.

46
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What is Forward Rehab?

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A modified Tier 2 Rehab, where EMS personnel are replaced by ALS capable fire suppression personnel.

47
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Who does Forward rehab report to?

A

Logistics Chief

47
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Who does Forward rehab report to?

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Logistics Chief

71
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List 3 responsibilities Forward rehab is responsible for?

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  1. Coordinating with Staging Manager to select location for Rehab
  2. Evaluate fire crews and send to Staging Officer once fit
  3. Track personnel reporting to and leaving Forward rehab
    * Forward rehab must be manned by at least 1 Paramedic
72
Q

The Medical Group, Forward rehab, and formal rehab all report to?

A

Medical Shift Commander on a separate radio channel.

73
Q

When should the Ground support Unit be implemented? And who do they report to?

A
  • Move equipment from base to staging
  • Additional water supply is needed

-Logistics

74
Q

Who is the leader for the Building Systems Unit?

A

The ranking fire prevention officer

75
Q

Fire Prevention will initially function as the Building Systems Unit and report to ___________.

A

Logistics

76
Q

What does the Building System Unit do?

A
  • Monitors and maintains built in fire control
  • Life safety
  • Environmental control
  • Communications
  • Elevator systems
77
Q

The 3rd arriving BC will establish the Logistics section, Logistics functions include?

A
  • Lobby Control
  • Building systems Unit
  • Base
  • Ground Support Unit
  • Water supply Unit
  • Forward rehab
  • Formal rehab
  • Communications Unit
78
Q

When the Fire Shift commander arrives and assumes Command, The 1st Battalion Chief will begin functioning as ___________ _________.

A

Operations Section

79
Q

Depending on the ________and ________ of activity on any particular floor, it may be necessary to further subdivide floors.

A

size and extent

80
Q

_________ are the organizational element with functional responsibility for a specific incident planning, logistics, or finance activity.

A

Units

81
Q

Dispatch will immediately designate _____ additional radio channels once the _______ alarm is sounded?

A

5 radio channels

2nd alarm

82
Q

The 1st additional channel should be used for the _______ _________?

A

Logistics Section

83
Q

The 2nd additional channel should be used for the ______ ________?

A

Medical Branch

84
Q

If multiple Attack teams are operating on the same floor, their designation should be preceded by?

A

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie… ect.

85
Q

What is Phase I for elevators also called?

A

Recall mode

86
Q

There are 2 conditions which will dictate the use of elevators in Phase II, what are they?

A
  1. Known Fire/ Working Fire - SAFD will never use elevator unless authorized by IC.
  2. Suspected Fire / Nothing Showing - Fire personnel may use elevators to ascend up 2 floors below the suspected fire floor
87
Q

Never enter an elevator without?

A 
Full PPE and SCBA 
At Least 1 radio 
1 hand light
1 set forcible entry tools 
TIC
88
Q

Never use and elevator that?

A
  1. Has smoke or water in the shaft

2. Has the fire service indicator blinking

Engineer Test 2016 (12 decks)

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