HiRise Office (firetech slide feb 2015) Flashcards
HiRise office 1938 building code
fire pumps required in buildings over _____ feet
250
HiRise office 1968 building code
fire pumps required in buildings over _____ feet
300
Pump room ops
locate the bypass valve on the [inlet/discharge] side?
discharge
discharge side has higher gauge pressures
Pump room ops
Bypass valve is closed she the stem is [in/out]?
stem in
Pump room ops
If bypass valve is open close it [clockwise/counterclockwise]?
clockwise close
Pump room ops: steps to start pumps?
“Kansas City Starters Suck”
K—close the “knife” switch
C—close the “circuit” breakers
S— push the “start” button
S— move the “selector” level
Pump room ops
Near each pump there is a standpipe phone that gives 2 way communication to the ________.
ICP
Pump room ops
If there are 2 pumps start them both at or near the same pressure. T/F
true
Pump room ops
Pump pressures are the same as high pressure pumping
Floors 1-10 ____ psi
Floors 11-20 ____ psi
1-10 150psi. 11-20 200 psi
report of fire confirmed hi rise office 10-__
10-76
10-76 2nd alarm=
1.
2.
3.
- visible fire
- smoke emanating through the skin of the building
- serious fire VERIFIED
A second alarm is warranted for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building or when a serious fire has been verified
Hirise office:
Fire sector/Fire branch
where/what is it?
the fire floor and the floor above
Hirise office:
The fire sector supervisor(BC) operates on HT channel __
ch 1
Hirise office:
fire sector supervisor(BC) will position where if conditions allow?
floor below the fire
Hirise office:
All units communicate on HT___?
Do not call ICP unless what?
ht 1
do not call ICP unless urgent– all maydays and urgents go to IC (ch 1)
Hirise office: SAE group
What areas does the SAE search and examine?
areas above the fire sector/branch(the fire floor and the floor above)
Hirise office: SAE group
All units communicate on HT Ch __
Ch 3 do not call ICP unless urgent
Hirise office: SAE group
Where is it located? (regarding elevators and at least how many floors above the fire)
on a floor not serviced by the same bank of elevators as the fire floor and at least 5 floors above the fire
Hirise office: forward staging area
Where is it located?
two floors below the original fire floor
Hirise office: forward staging area
What do engine companies bring?
SCBA
spare cylinder
standpipe kit
length of hose per FF
Hirise office: forward staging area
what do ladder companies bring?
SCBA spare cylinder search and utility ropes 2 sets of FE tools 6' hooks
Hirise office:
Where is the staging area located?
primary point outside the structure, located away from the building
Hirise office:
Where is the forward triage area located?
environmentally safe area on a floor below the forward staging area(2 floors below original fire)
Hirise office:
Do HVAC detectors automatically recall elevators?
NO
Hirise office:
What automatically recalls elevators?
- elevator landing detectors
- sprinkler water flow
HVAC doesn’t
Hirise office:
Elevator landing detectors, HVAC detectors and sprinkler water flow will sound an alarm where(pre 2008)?
2008 building code will cause the alarm to sound?
pre2008: Fire floor and floor above
2008: fire floor, floor above and floor below
Hirise office: Elevator landing detectors, HVAC detectors and sprinkler water flow will send a fire alarm signal to: 1. 2. 3. 4.
- FDNY via central station
- fire common station
- mechanical control station
- fire safety director(FSD) regular location
Hirise office:
Elevator landing detectors, HVAC detectors and sprinkler water flow will stop air supply in what way?
stops air supply into and return air from the floor where located
Hirise office:
Elevator landing detectors, HVAC detectors and sprinkler water flow will activate air exhaust fans and dampers in the ______ OR pressurizing fans in the ______.
smoke shaft…..stairs
Hirise office:
Elevator landing detectors, HVAC detectors and sprinkler water flow unlocks doors where?
on locked fail safe system
In hi rise office buildings if the the elevators were recalled and the doors are found closed how do you open them
if they were recalled manually?
if they were recalled automatically?
M.O.O.A.D.O.
M--manual recall O--off (normal position) O--on (fireman service position) A--automatic recall D--door O--open if recalled manually turn fireman switch off then back on if recalled automatically turn the fireman switch door open
Hirise office: 1st Ladder Co.
should obtain the floor plan. When should the ladder company not take this plan with them?
when its the only copy
Hirise office: 1st Ladder Co.
will ensure the ICP is staffed. Who is the preferred member for this position?
1st LCC
Hirise office: 1st Ladder Co.
who does the primary inspection of the exterior?
LCC
Hirise office: 1st Ladder Co.
How should the attack stair be selected?
Advise who?
select a stair with a standpipe that provides the best attack on the fire. Advise the ICP.
Hirise office: 1st Ladder Co.
Where are they going/doing?
primary search of the fire floor
Hirise office: 2nd Ladder Co.
If possible should they use the same elevator as the 1st ladder co?
yes
Hirise office: 2nd Ladder Co.
Where are they going/doing?
assist 1st ladder on the fire floor
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
Should they use a different elevator than 1st and 2nd?
no try and use the same elevator car as 1st & 2nd
go at least 2 floors below the fire
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
on the floor below how can they get info on the fire floor and stairway layout?
call 1st or 2nd lad co or do a rapid survey of the floor below
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
How should they get to the floor above?
use stairs other than attack
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
will they determine the best stairway for evacuation or obtain this info from 1st or 2nd ladder co?
3rd will determine the evac stair and inform ICP
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
On the floor above they will check for access stairs to fire floor and to floor above. T/F
true
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
They will only check the attack stairway T/F
false check all stairways
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
will remove all occupants from the attack stairway for what distance above the fire floor?
a reasonable distance
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
If they are having difficulty clearing the attack stair advise(who) ______ or _______ to withhold the attack?
1st ladder
or
Fire sector supervisor
Hirise office: 3rd Ladder Co.
will do a primary search of where?
floor above the fire
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
Should they bring an extra cylinder?
yes
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
How should they reach the roof?
a. If the fire is on a floor that is not serviced by the high-rise bank of elevators, the high-rise bank will be used if it is in a blind shaft.
b. If the fire is on a floor that is serviced by the high-rise bank of elevators, they shall proceed to a location below the fire floor and then use a stairway other than the attack stairway to proceed to the roof.
If the high-rise bank of elevators is used, assign a member equipped with a HT to operate the Firemen Service elevator until relieved
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
Will obtain permission from who to vent the roof?
IC
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
Will do a primary search of where?
top 5 floors and roof
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
Will remain where unless IC orders otherwise?
the roof
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
What would a logical assignment be after roof operations?
A logical assignment after roof operations would be the upper floors of elevator bank serving the fire floor
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
Who will they operate under?
the IC until the SAE is established
Hirise office: 4th Ladder Co.
Once operating under the SAE what HT channel will be used?
3
HiRise office: To place the HVAC system in the non-circulating mode: Outside supply dampers [opened/closed] mixing dampers [opened/closed] exhaust dampers [opened/closed]
outside supply dampers opened
mixing dampers closed
exhaust dampers opened
Is it permissible to start a fire pump without checking the bypass valve?
If open a loss of __% can be expected in an 8” riser.
If open a loss of __% can be expected in a 6” riser.
yes it can be started
25% in 8”
45% in 6”
