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1
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First in Engine assignments at a structure fire

A

1) secure water supply
2) size up the fire
3) position Engine not to block the truck (pull past fire if not using master stream)
4) Evaluate exposures
5) deploy initial line to seat of the fire
6) Officer should be equipped with tic and forcible entry tool

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2
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What are the benchmarks on a structure fire

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1) on scene
2) light weight construction or dimensional lumber
3) Water on the fire
4) Primary Search
5) Fire Under Control
6) Secondary Search
7) Fire Out
8) PAR
9) All clear-Remove SCBA

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3
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What is the best route to attack a basement fire?

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From an exterior door

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4
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If there are no exterior stairs or doors how do you knock down visible fire from a basement?

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From an exterior window

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5
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When do you NOT use Class A foam?

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On defensive or master stream operations

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6
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If the 1st Engine is stretching a 2.5 line, does the the 2nd Engine help?

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Yes. It’s mandated

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7
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If the first engine doesn’t need help with their line, what should the second engine do?

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Deploy a back up line and secure their own water supply

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8
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If BOTH engines arrived obscene at the same time, who will be the 1st engine?

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Whoever fire line is working first

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9
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1st arriving Truck duties at a structure fire

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A side

1) force entry
2) search fire floor for endangered persons

B team

1) remove obvious endangered person
2) ventilate at roof when appropriate and ONLY if attack line is in place
3. Perform exterior horizontal ventilation that’s coordinated with attack line
4) open up hidden fire
5) check sides for victims and fire extension
6) raise ladders as needed

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10
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Signs and conditions that warrant VEIS

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1) no access to search are from ground floor due to fire conditions

And

2) cries for help
3) bystanders telling you someone is in the room
4) moving blinds
5) handprint at window
6) index of suspicion

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11
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Heavy Rescue job at a one alarm fire

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Report to

Command for assisgmnent

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12
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If command isn’t present before HR arrives on scene, what is the HR job at a fire

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1) Search above the fire
2) Make inspection hole in the ceiling inside to determine what type of construction it is

If needed

Assist with attack lines, overhaul and placing companies back in service

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13
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Can the HR on the 1st alarm be assigned to RAT?

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No

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14
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When holes for ventilation are made in the floor, where should they be cut?

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Near a window, so the smoke can exit

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15
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The FAT team on a high rise fire consists of the following

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1st two engines
1st two trucks
HR

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16
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Where is base located?

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The exterior of the building

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17
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Where is the staging at a high rise fire?

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Two floors below the fire floor

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18
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Where will rehab be stage on a high rise fire?

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Three floors down

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19
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What is the minimum manpower required for stairway support?

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One FF for every two stories

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20
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What is the 3rd engine assignment at a high rise fire?

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Lobby Control

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21
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What are some of the responsibilities of lobby control on a high rise fire?

A

Control, operate and account for elevators

Locate interior stairs and direct companies to proper stairs

Shut down HVAC system

Locate alarm panel

Provide accountability of fire companies coming into structure

Consult building maintenance/engineer

22
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Where would the RAT team be staged in a high rise fire?

A

Below fire floor

23
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Once you confirmed a high rise fire what will you do next?

A

Request the second alarm high rise response

24
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What will the 2nd alarm high rise response consist of?

A 
Four engines
Two trucks
1 HR
1 DC
1 EMS supervisor
1 medic unit

Command staff notified
Mobile Command van

25
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1st engine assignment at a high rise

A

Secure water supply and connect to FDC

Check alarm panel

Shall work with second engine to advance one line to fire floor

26
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2nd engine assignment on high rise

A

Secure a second water supply

2nd engine FAO shall assist 1st FAO with water supply

Assist 1st engine with advancing one line to seat of fire

27
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When does the truck FAO go inside on high rise?

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When fire is on 7th floor and above or aerial cannot be used

28
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What does the 1st Truck carry in with them on a high rise fire?

A

Five entry tools

Search rope

Other hand tools

29
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1st Arriving truck duties at a high rise fire?

A

Report to lobby

Check alarm panel

Determine attack stairwell and a evacuation stairwell

Priced to the fire floor and search

Utilize search rope within a place of refuge

30
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2nd in truck duties at a high rise fire

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Bring tools and SCBA bottles ( same as 1st due truck)

Proceed to designated flor floor and search, removing any occupants trapped in stairwell

Ventilate attack stairwell via scuttle or door. (AFTER WATER IS ON FiRE AND YOU HAVE PERMISSION FROM COMMAND)

Shall continue to sweep
Fire attack stairs for occupants from top to lowest level of floor

31
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HR Job at a high rise fire

A

Part of FAT team

Perform force entry

Perform search and rescue on 1st floor

Check for fire extension( trash chutes, curtain walls, elevators, utility shafts)

32
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Once it’s a working fire in a high rise what the last part of the compliment? ( high rise alarm)

A

4 additional engines

2 truck companies

33
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5th and 6th engine at a high rise fire?

A

Secure water supply

Ofr and FF each company go to lobby with standpipe and SCBA

Be ready to augment Ist line if needed

Deploy a back up line to fire floor

34
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7th and 8th engine on a high rise fire

A

Report to lobby with standpipe equipment

Deploy a line to floor above

35
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4th truck on a high rise structure fire?

A

Four members go to lobby with force entry tools, search rope and SCBA.

Search floor above fire

36
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5th truck at a structure high rise fire?

A

All members report to lobby with force entry tools, search rope, hand tools and SCBA

Ventilate using scuttle with a coordinated attack

Ensure door too fire floor remains closed

Search stairwell above fire

37
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If you cannot advance to the fire due to intense heat and fire what can you use

A

Hero pipe

38
Q

Priorities for search

A

Fire floor

Attack stairwell to roof

Floor above fire

Evacuation stairs to roof

Top floor

Floors between top floor and floor above fire working from top down

39
Q

If it’s going to take a considerable

Amount of trine to get inside with hose line, AND fire is venting out the window, what can you do?

A

Darken down the Fire from the exterior for no more than ten seconds

40
Q

What line do

You use for a commercial building

A

2.5 line. 100 ft to the door

41
Q

Who’s responsible for effectiveness of fire streams?

A

Company officer

42
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If you have a 1 3/4 line, how long will your flow be without a hydrant

A

2 1/2 minutes

43
Q

How long is your flow with a 2.5 line without a hydrant

A

1 1/2 minutes

44
Q

RAT team should consider lighting all regresses during night fires

A

True

45
Q

Command should abandon marginal attacks when

A

Primary search is clear

Roof is unstable

Interior forces encounter heavy heat and cannot locate fire or make any progress on the fire

Heavy smoke is being forced from the building under pressure and is increasing

46
Q

During a marginal situations do you need a roof team to evaluate roof?

A

Yes

47
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What is the ONLY reason to attack a marginal fire in an offensive way?

A

Rescue

48
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3rd engine job at a structure fire

A

Lay supply hose unless told otherwise

If 2nd engine is assisting 1st engine deploy a backup line off your pumper or second engine pumper

If both 1st and 2nd engine are operating separate lines, go to command for assignment

Have TIC, handy-line and hose strap

49
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If ordered to provide 3rd attack line what would be the purpose

A 
Move past initial line if it falls short
Move to another are of building
Protect search crews
Cover secondary exposures
Protect persons trapped at windows or fire escape above fire
Protect exposures
Prevent vertical extension
50
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2nd truck assignment at a structure fire

A

A team
Equipped with TIC halligan striking tool and hooks
Search above fire for occupants and fire extension
Assist first truck with search

B team
Remove endanger persons
Raise aerial to ensure alt escape route
Asst. with vertical ventilation and horizontal
PPV fan (only at the direction of IC)
Place interior lighting
Check sides for fire extension and endangered person

There is variance to this when fire is below multiple floors. If no vent assist 1st truck A team

51
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During VEIS what has to be done

A 
360
Notify IC where you are doing VEIS
Both masked up 
Determine fire conditions and survivability
Sound floor
Enter and close door and search
Notify command when victim is found

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