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HIGH-RISE TM Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main responsibility of the SP Control position?

A

pressure control on inline gauge

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2
Q

When might rooftop SP connections be used for FA?

A

minor fires involving rooftop equipment such as mechanical rooms or penthouses

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3
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NFPA 14 requires buildings constructed before 1993 ___ min residual pressure at ___. post 1993? 1993?

A

65 psi, highest standpipe outlet
100 psi
beats me

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4
Q

when must PRVs or PRDs be used?

A

when standpipe system pressure exceeds maximum allowable limit, usually 175 psi

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5
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What type of PRDs are usually threaded onto an outlet and easily removable?

A

orifice plates and mechanical devices

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6
Q

What are the 3 types of PRDs?

A

orifice plates, mechanical devices, valve restrictors

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7
Q

____ are usually removable or adjustable with a screw-driver and this is a recommended practice for field ops.

A

valve restrictors

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8
Q

some new types of ____ are fireground adjustable (adjustable with valve open and flowing water).

A

PRVs

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9
Q

what step critical when setting up for a stairwell stretch due to poor conditions on fire floor?

A

deploying SP pack in hallway below fire floor so officer can get idea of layout and necessary hose length

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10
Q

which side of door should nozzle be on for hallway stretch? stairwell?

A

hinge

lock

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11
Q

the first step of any high-rise water supply operation is ___. the next step is __.

A

finding the FDC

spotting apparatus close enough to deploy 3” to FDC

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12
Q

what type is recommended for an aerial blitz?

A

solid or straight

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13
Q

if a building has separate FDCs for different sections of the building, when should you consider supplying both sections?

A

location of fire is in doubt

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14
Q

What should be done if the building has separate FDCs which require different pressures? And requires tandem pumping?

A

use a second engine

tandem: engine at hydrant can be used to supply the lower pressure FDC

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15
Q

where in CAD incident notes can you find required system pressure?

A

premise hazard section

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16
Q

when should 3” hose being used to supply the FDC be secured and protected?

A

when system pressure is above 225 psi

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17
Q

TM recommends one method for keeping pump cool in standard water supply, and a different method for tandem pumping supply ops. what are they?

A

Standard: crack tank-fill

Tandem: flow water through booster or bumper

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18
Q

what is the preferred method and first choice of starting an electric fire pump?

A

put the pump control level in MANUAL position

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19
Q

At a high-rise, personnel assigned to check the operational readiness of the pump should report their findings to ___. What about at a Mid-rise?

A

Command

Mid-Rise is WSGS

Both Mid/High: notify Command if pump doesn’t start, or in any event of valve closure

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20
Q

Lobby Control should send the bldg engineer to ___, and bldg manager to ___.

A

engineer to FCR

manager to CP

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21
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which radio channel should Lobby Control Officer monitor?

A

primary firetac, for direction from Logistics to switch to alternate
*if possible, get 2nd radio to monitor Direct16, or have FF monitor.

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22
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who is responsible for procurement (if not already done) and return of Knox Box and FCR keys?

A

Aerial/Rescue Specialist staffing the FCR

23
Q

any crew given a set of bldg keys, should also get a fire phone. who else should get a phone?

A

member operating elevators

24
Q

if needed, who can assist with comm between FA and CP?

A

member staffing FCR

25
Q

Who can use the HVAC system for smoke removal? Shutdown?

A

bldg engineer, only after command approval

FD personnel can shut down on order of command- no other action taken w/o bldg engineer

26
Q

Ensure stairwell pressurization control is on ___. If fans aren’t running then ___.

A

auto

turn it to “on”

27
Q

There will usually be a button the ___ that will allow a FF to manually disable which doors?

A

FACP

stairwell

28
Q

All high-rise bldgs have a standby emergency power generator, usually ___ powered. how long can they run?

A

diesel (2 hrs) or natural gas (indefinitely)

29
Q

where are generators often located?

A

near the fire pump room

30
Q

check the generator to ensure ___ is in the “on” position.

A

transfer switch

31
Q

where can the emergency generator low fuel alarm be monitored?

A

in the FCR on the emergency generator panel

32
Q

is it okay to allow occupants back in when the bldg is powered by emergency generation?

A

no.

33
Q

Which stairwell should Recon use?

A

evac

34
Q

what are the duties of Recon Group?

A

floor above duties
seach and evac
vert vent

35
Q

Recon’s floor-above duties include:

A

checking for fire extension and search/evac

36
Q

What factors should Recon consider when deciding whether to carry hose for extension-check or search and rescue equip?

A

occupancy type and time of day

37
Q

Recon should report to ___ if smoke is entering ___ stairwell.

A

Command

Evac

38
Q

What item/s should Recon obtain from the FCR?

A

key and fire phone

39
Q

which occupants are not good candidates for protect-in-place?

A

those on the floor above the fire

40
Q

Extension check varies depending on ___.

A

whether building type if commercial or residential

41
Q

where should Recon check for extension in a commercial type?

A

along periphery (especially if glass curtain wall), utility core, and for auto-extension if self-vented

42
Q

where should Recon check for extension in a residential type?

A

as with apartment fire… kitchen/bath areas where pipe chases tend to be, and for auto-extension if self-vented

43
Q

What should be used to start the search for fire extension?

A

tic

44
Q

If the fire extends to the floor above conditions can change rapidly, crews searching floor above must ____.

A

employ hose and/or rope orientation

45
Q

Recon will need to requests additional companies from Command or Ops. How many additional companies may be needed for: Floor Above duties, Search/Evac, Vert Vent?

A

Floor Above: 1-2 companies
Search/Evac: 1 company per 2-3 floors
Vert Vent: 1 company

46
Q

Recon should deploy hose from the ___ stairwell, unless ___.

A

evac

significant smoke conditions, then inform Command and consider going to next floor above

47
Q

Recon should closely coordinate ventilation with ___. Who should communicate the need for ventilation early on?

A

Div X or FA Team

Dix X or FA1

48
Q

Recon Group supervisor will initially be responsible for which activities?

A

safety, op/coordination of floor above duties, search and evac, vertical vent

49
Q

At a mid-rise wind-driven fire, if the fire room door is closed and there are no life-safety concern, do not enter the ___.
Same scenario at a high-rise, do not enter the ____.

A

fire floor (MR)

fire room (HR)

50
Q

If there are life-safety concerns at wind-driven HR or MR fire, and the fire room door is closed, attempt _____.

A

wall breach from adjacent apartment or room, as opposed to hallway.

51
Q

Can stairwell pressurization overcome stack effect?

A

yes

52
Q

On a hot day, we will experience ___ bouyancy, or smoke movement in a ____ direction.

A

negative, down

53
Q

Buoyancy occurs due to a difference in indoor to outdoor ____, resulting from ____.

A 
air density (pressure)
temperature differences
54
Q

Staging Div X-2 Stations:

A

Staging (reserve personnel)
Rehab
Reserve Equip

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