High Rise Structural Fire Response Flashcards
When is the High Rise Structural Fire Response Guideline applicable?
All incidents involving buildings at least 3 complete stories or more, and / or any structure that is over 75’ tall, including set-back from the level of FD access
What is the first duty of the first arriving unit?
assume command
What are additional duties of the first arriving unit?
complete a proper size up
report a UCAN
Special considerations given to: occupant load at the time of the event, access, parking lot layout, excess vehicle, excess persons, aerial placement
Any working incident at a high rise should immediately indicate escalation of response up to and including …
3rd alarm at minimum, 4th alarm as necessary
formal staging ID
Full BC Chiefs Response
NK IMT
Advanaced ICS Structures
Activation of Boone EOC
Command should make contact with buidling liaison and determine…
if the building has been evacuated
occupant load
advise / access to building utilities
In times of inclement weather, command may elect to shelter occupants …
in place on large structures as opposed to complete evacuation
Shelter in place is acceptable if the following criteria are met…
Area of refuge is far enough from the incident location to protect persons
Security measures are in place to prevent subjects from entering / re-entering
Measures are in place to provide immediate and orderly evacuation as necessary
What is the role of the first due engine?
CO - Assume command, establish ICP on exterior with 2 sides visible, apparatus staged outside operational area
AO - establish lobby control, control elevators, control utilities, accountability for personnel in / out of structure
What is the role of the 2nd due Engine
AO - Support FDC and remain with the apparatus
Officer and crew link up with 3rd due engine
Officer shall be division or group supervisor
What is the role of the 3rd due Engine
Assign to Fire Floor
Investigate / Recon
Begin Fire Attack (standpipe operations)
What is the role of the 1st due Aerial?
Position on the A side if possible
Set up for Aerial operations
Ladder the structure for rescues and firefighter safety
Assume Vent Group - PPV to stairwells, looks for signs of wind driven fire, control flow paths, identify areas of firefighter refuge
Why should PPV be completed by the initial arriving Aerial?
provide safe means of egress for occupants
provide safe attack routes for crews
Any stairwell that will be used for FF ops and opened more than (blank) inches will need a (blank) on (blank), not in stairwell to maintain pressure in the stairwells.
2; PPV fan; floor
What is the role of the 4th due Engine?
Task personnel to 3rd due engine on the fire floor and bring appropriate equipment
What is the role of the 5th due Engine?
Report to the floor immediately above the fire floor
Assume appropriate division / group
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