HR Office Flashcards
1
Q
Two-way communications between fire command and:
A
WAMEE PUMP
- Warden stations
- Air handling control rooms
- Mechanical control center
- Elevators
- Elevator machinery rooms
- PUMP room (fire)
2
Q
Elevator landing detectors, HVAC detectors, and Sprinkler water flow alarms will:
A
- Sound the fire alarm on FIRE FLOOR AND FLOOR ABOVE.
(2008 building code alarm will sound on floor below also) - Cause fire alarm signal to be TRANSMITTED to FD via central station
- Cause fire alarm signal to be SOUNDED at fire command station, mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of fire safety director.
- Stop the air supply into and the return air from the FLOOR WHERE ACTIVATED
- Activate air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or pressurizing fans in stairs enclosure.
- UNLOCK the doors on the locked fail safe system.
3
Q
Which of the following will not automatically recall the elevators?
- elevator landing detectors
- sprinkler water flow alarms
- HVAC detectors
A
HVAC detectors WILL NOT
4
Q
First Ladder Company obtain information from fire safety director
A
SEAL
Status of elevators
Evacuation procedures implemented
Access stairs SERVING THE FIRE FLOOR
Location of fire
5
Q
First Ladder Company
Prior to leaving the lobby:
A
- Obtain floor plan of fire area
- if only one copy, leave it at fire command station - Ensure ICP is staffed by a FD MEMBER
6
Q
First ladder company
True or false
Ladder Officer does not need to consult with engine officer when selecting attack stair in high rise office.
A
True
Also stairway MUST have a standpipe
This differs from other buildings
HRFPMD* - officers consult and stairway does not need to have a standpipe
LRFPMD - LCO selects attack stair and notifies IC and ECO
Class 2 - officers must communicate and choose correct
7
Q
Which stairway does the third ladder company take to the floor above?
A
Any stairway other than the attack stair
8
Q
Which company determines what is the best stairway to be used by occupants for evacuation and advises the ICP?
A
Third ladder company
9
Q
The third ladder company examines the floor above the fire and reports to the ICP the presence of access stairs…
A
Down to the fire floor and up to the floor above
10
Q
Who advises the first arriving ladder company or the fire sector supervisor or fire branch director to withhold the attack if difficulty is encountered in clearing the attack stair of occupants?
A
Third Ladder company
11
Q
Who orders roof ventilation?
A
INCIDENT COMMANDER
does not have to be a chief
12
Q
Who conducts a primary search of the top 5 floors?
A
Fourth ladder company
13
Q
4th due Truck
A logical assignment after roof operations would be the:
A
Upper floors of the elevator bank servicing the fire floor
14
Q
Fourth Ladder company operates under
A
SAE Group Supervisor
15
Q
When fire safety director is not present in Class E office building occupied by less than 100 people Above or Below street level OR by less than 500 people in the Entire Building, an employee trained by fire safety director will staff the fire command station and execute fire safety plan.
A
BUILDING EVACUATION SUPERVISOR
16
Q
Fire Dampers are used to:
A
restrict passage of heat
17
Q
Fire Sector or Branch is defined as:
A
fire floor AND THE FLOOR ABOVE
not floor below
18
Q
Mixing dampers:
A
dampers in the HVAC system which control the mixing of the RETURN AIR and the OUTSIDE AIR
19
Q
What is the sky lobby?
A
an elevator terminal point on an UPPER FLOOR of a building where passengers can change from one bank of elevators to another.
20
Q
Where is the Forward Staging Area?
A
Floor BELOW the Fire Sector/Branch
21
Q
Where is the Search and Evacuation Group or Branch?
A
ABOVE the Fire Sector/Branch
22
Q
Class E built before 1945:
A
- “Heavy Weight” - 20 to 23 pounds per cubic foot
- structural steel components ENCASED IN CONCRETE
- Exterior walls were Masonry construction
- Exterior walls were Substantially Tied to all floors
- Plenum type ceilings are generally NOT Found
- normally steam heated
- usually Not centrally air conditioned
- EXTERIOR WINDOWS WERE OPENABLE
- All buildings erected between 1938 and 1968 were required to have a fire tower. some built prior to 1938 have fire towers
- floors reinforced concrete
- Core construction techniques were NOT USED.
23
Q
Class E built between 1945 and 1968:
A
- “MEDIUM WEIGHT” - 10 to 20 pounds per cubic foot
- Fire Towers Were Required
- a mix of pre 1945 and post 1968
24
Q
Class E built after 1968:
A
- “LIGHTWEIGHT” - 8 to 10 pounds per cubic foot.
- LACK OF COMPARTMENTATION
- Protection of the structural steel component is usually done by Spraying on a Fireproofing Material
- Exterior walls are CURTAIN WALLS (combo of glass and metal)
- method of securing exterior curtain walls leaves a Space of 6 to 12 inches which requires additional fire stopping
- ceiling plenum are extensive and lack fire stopping.
- usually heated by HVAC
- HVAC systems are Usually Multi-Floor Systems
- Exterior windows are usually NOT OPENABLE
- Fire towers NOT required
- Floors light in weight consisting of lightweight concrete, “Q Decking”
- CORE CONSTRUCTION USED EXTENSIVELY
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Supply System of the HVAC:
1. Air is distributed to the floors via the Supply AirShaft (SAS)
2. Air from SAS distributed on each floor by ducts, found in the plenum.
3. Fire Dampers will be found in these ducts where the Ducts Meet the SAS and wherever they Pass Thru A Rated Fire Partition.
4. Air from the supply ducts is distributed to occupied areas by air diffusers in ceiling.
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Return System of the HVAC:
1. air from occupied areas flows through the return collectors into the plenums.
2. air flows through the plenums to the Return AirShaft. (Return Air in Plenums is NOT Ducted)
3. Fire Dampers will be found where the Air Enters the Return AirShaft from the plenum on each floor and wherever the Air Flows Thru A Rated Fire Partition.
4. Air is then return to the processing equipment via the return airshaft.
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When determining the status of all HVAC systems in the building, are they shut down automatically or manually?
Any systems that have not been automatically shut down shall be manually shut down. Includes BOTH the Supply and Return Fans
28
Before any further action can be taken with the HVAC system...
the Fire Floor must be accurately determined.
29
How do you place the HVAC system in non-circulating mode?
code Open, Close, Open - Don't Mix
1. Open all Outside Air Supply Dampers
2. Close all Mixing Dampers
3. Open all Exhaust Dampers
30
How is fire able to spread from one floor to another in a class E building?
thru Flexible Connectors between the ducts and the Periphery air treatment equipment on the floor above when these flexible connectors fail.
31
the 1968 building code requires a manual fire pump to supplement the standpipe system in buildings _________
301 feet high or more
32
the 1938 building code requires a manual fire pump to supplement the standpipe system in buildings _________
251 feet high or more
33
Where do you locate the bypass valve on the fire pump?
DISCHARGE SIDE
the discharge gauge is calibrated for higher pressures than the inlet gauge.
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What position should the bypass valve be in?
CLOSED
| Stem In
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Who checks the bypass valve?
ECC assigned to operate the pumps
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The efficiency of the fire pump will be affected if the bypass is open.
A loss of ____ can be expected in an 8" riser. And a loss of ____ can be expected in a 6" riser with the bypass open.
25%
45%
code 258-456
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What is the procedure for starting of fire pumps?
code KC-Push-Lever
1. Close KNIFE Switch to ON position
2. Close CIRCUIT Breaker(s) & power "on" light will glow
3. PUSH Starting button & pump "on" light will glow
4. Move sellector LEVER to desired position increasing pump speed and pressure
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What are the Recommended Pump Pressures in class E buildings?
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Floors 1 to 10 - 150psi
Floors 11 to 20 - 200psi
Floors 21 to 30 - 250psi
Floors 31 to 40 - 300psi
Floors 41 to 50. - 350psi
floors 51 to 60. - 400psi
floors 61 to 70. - 450psi
floors 71 to 80. - 500psi
floors 81 to 90. - 550psi
floors 91 to 100. - 600psi
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***Remember first 10 floors 150psi and up to 100th floor is 600psi. Increments of 50psi every 10 floors***
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Excess of 250psi:
Exceeding 500psi:
Exceeding of 600psi:
High Pressure Pumping
3rd stage PREFERRED
3rd stage REQUIRED
40
Engineers should be used if available to use the buildings fire pumps. What is the job of the ECC assigned to fire pumps?
either Assist the engineer OR to Start And Operate the building fire pumps.
- engineer may not have any knowledge of pressures required to supply hoselines on upper floors.
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How is direct communication made with fire pump to ICP?
either HT or *Near each fire pump is a Standpipe Phone*
42
Any fire in a HROB which requires the stretching and operating of one hose line will necessitate the use of"
"ALL HANDS"
43
When is a 2nd Alarm warranted in a HROB?
Any Visible Fire or Smoke Emanating Through the Exterior Skin of the building OR when a Serious Fire has been VERIFIED.
44
True or False
| Attack stairwell does not need to have a stanpipe outlet?
False
| MUST have
45
The CFR engine company:
with all cfrd equipment and Forcible Entry tools, shall be assigned to the Fire Sector
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The 3rd arriving ladder company shall be assigned to:
search and evacuate the Floor ABOVE THE FIRE
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The 4th ladder company shall be assigned to:
operate on the Upper Floors and to initiate the search of the attack stairway
48
FAST unit shall be assigned to;
Fire Sector
49
Who is assigned to establish and assume position as Fire Sector Supervisor?
2nd BC
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Placement of the 2nd hose line may be used to:
1. Reinforce position of first line
2. Protect position of first line
3. protect Search and Evacuation of the Fire Floor
4. Contain and Confine Fire Spread and/or prevent fire from wrapping around the core.
**(second line in High Rise Office NEVER goes Above)**
51
All horizontal ventilation tactics shall be controlled, communicated and coordinated by?
the IC*
52
Initially the Fire Sector is defined as:
the Fire Floor AND THE FLOOR ABOVE
fire sector supervisor shall take a position on the First Floor Below the fire
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When the Fire Sector Supervisor establishes the communications link on the Primary Tactical Channel with units under his command, units shall not communicate with the ICP unless:
URGENT
54
the Search and Evacuation Group Supervisor establishes communications with the units on what channel?
SECONDARY TACTICAL
| and shall not communicate with ICP unless Urgent
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Lobby Control Unit
RECALL, CONTROL and OPERATE ELEVATORS
- recall and search all elevator cars terminating at the lobby
- establish and control All Building Access Points and direct personnel to correct stair/elevator route
- Direct Building Occupants and Exiting Personnel to Proper Ground Level Safe Ares Or Routes
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Staging Area
Outside the Structure
| - located away from buildings
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Forward Triage Area
environmentally safe location on a floor Below the forward staging area
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Who establishes the ICP?
FIRST ARRIVING OFFICER
| - in the event he leaves before arrival of a chief, he shall designate a member to staff the ICP, PREFERABLY THE 1ST LCC
59
Engine companies reporting to the Forward Staging Area shall bring:
1. SCBA for each member
2. standpipe kit and a nozzle
3. length of hose each
4. *SPARE SCBA FOR EACH MEMBER
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Ladder companies reporting to the Forward Staging Area shall bring:
1. SCBA for each member
2. *TWO sets of forcible entry tools and 6' hooks
3. Search and Utility Ropes
4. SPARE SCBA FOR EACH MEMBER
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A pre-designated unit that has been trained and equipped to operate as a Lobby Control Unit shall be used by the IC or Logistics Section Chief. Their duties are:
1. Control building Access Points
2. Control Operations of All Elevators
3. ensure Proper Staffing of all Elevators
4. direct personnel to the Correct Elevator or Stairs
5. Direct civilians From the Lobby to the proper building exit
6. any other duties deemed necessary by IC
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STACK EFFECT
1. its effect becomes noticebale in buildings OVER 60 feet, and Increases as the building's height increases
2. can be either positive or negative
a. Positive = UPWARD movement of air
b. Negative = DOWNWARD movement of air
3. Positive stack effect INCREASE as the outside air temperature DECREASES in relation to the temperature inside the building
4. Negative stack effect may occur when the outside temperature is Greater Than the temperature inside the building. It is greatest when the outside air temperature is Above 90 degrees.
5. its effect, Both positive and negative, may be intensified by the speed and direction of the WIND
6. to obtain the greatest benefit from the stack effect, the doors at the Top and Bottom of the stairway must be opened when a Stairway is used for smoke removal. the street floor near this stairway must also be vented to the outer air.
Note: Fire Towers are NOT Recommended for use as fire attack stairs becuase they may draw the heat and smoke of the higher pressure area near the fire towards the possible lower pressure area of the stairway.
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Prior to the arrival of the 2nd BC, the IC shall designate who to act as the Fire Sector Supervisor?
Officer of One of the First Arriving Units
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If possible, the SAE Group Supervisor shall choose a location on a floor:
which is NOT SERVICED by the same bank of elevators as the fire floor and AT LEAST 5 FLOORS ABOVE the fire floor
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All units assigned to the SAE Group shall bring:
A SPARE SCBA FOR EACH MEMBER
66
Where is the Forward Staging Area established?
2 floors Below the original fire floor
67
Class "E" communications systems shall consist of:
A. Fire Command Station located in the lobby near the elevator control panel
B. Loudspeakers operated from the fire command station, which are located on All Floors, in All Elevators, and in All Stairwar Enclosures
C. Floor Warden Stations on each floor (provide two-way communications with the fire command station
D. Manual fire alarm sending stations on Each Floor
E. Associated systems:
1. smoke detection systems
2. sprinkler water flow alarms
3. thermostatic alarms
4. locked door fail safe system
68
The Third Ladder Company shall:
1. Determine the number of stairways serving the Fire floor AND the Floor Above
2. proceed to the floor above the fire via stairway OTHER THAN THE ATTACK STAIRWAY
3. determine which stairway is the best stairway to be used by occupants for Evacuation. - advise ICP
5. examine all stairways for occupants and smoke condition
6. Remove all occupants from the ATTACK stairway for a Reasonable Distance Above the Fire Floor and prevent its use by the occupants.
7. if difficulty is encountered in clearing the attack stairway of occupants, advise 1st ladder company or Fire Sector Supervisor to Withhold The Attack
8. conduct primary search of floor above
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The Third Ladder Company shall examine the floor above the fire and report what to the ICP?
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4. code SHEEP
SH - Heat and Smoke conditions
E - status of the Evacuation
E - any Extension of the fire
P - Presence of *Access Stairs - DOWN to the fire floor or UPWARD to the floor above
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Greater alarm or special called ladder companies after the 4th arriving ladder company shall:
Report to the ICP in the Lobby Or if staffed the Lobby Control Unit
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If the first due engine company is the first to arrive, who do they obtain as much info as possible from?
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FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
code SALE
1. Status of elevators
2. Access stairs serving the fire floor
3. Location of fire
4. Evacutation procedures implemented
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*Remain at the ICP until 1st ladder company HAS VERIFIED THE FIRE LOCATION
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Second Engine Officer duties:
- provide Communications Link between the lobby and the fire area by taking the POST RADIO to their normal location IN THE VICINITY OF THE STANDPIPE OUTLET from which the first handline is being stretched.
- remain at the outlet until the HOSELINE IS OPERATING AT THE *CORRECT NOZZLE PRESSURE*
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Where does the second engine officer report with the post radio?
with their company to their normal location - IN THE VICINITY OF THE STANDPIPE OUTLET FROM WHICH THE FIRST HANDLINE IS BEING STRETCHED
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How long does the second engine officer remain at the standpipe outlet for?
Until the hoseline is operating at the CORRECT NOZZLE PRESSURE
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the second hose line may be used to:
1. Reinforce the position of the first line
2. Protect the position of the first line
3. protect the Search and Evacuation of the fire floor
4. Contain and Confine fire spread and/or prevent wrapping around the core and endangering operation of first line
* *NEVER Goes Above**
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Greater alarm or special called engine companies shall report to:
ICP in the lobby, or if staffed, the Lobby Control Unit
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First arriving units should be met at the Fire Command Station by one of the following:
1. Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan Director (FS/EAPD)
2. Deputy Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan Director (DFS/EAPD)
3. Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan Building Evacuation Supervisor (FS/EAPBES)
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The Emergency Action Plan provides for a Fire Safety/EAP Brigade consisting of:
Building Manager
Chief Engineer
Director of Security
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What are the four different procedures that a FS/EAPD can implement to safeguard occupants in the event of an emergency?
1. SHELTER IN PLACE
2. IN-BUILDING RELOCATION
3. PARTIAL BUILDING EVACUATION
4. FULL BUILDING EVACUATION
