MID-RISE TM

Question 1

Which supply methods should the WSGS consider for a Blitz and or/ Short Attack?

Answer 1

forward, reverse, maximizing hydrant, relay pumps

Question 2

WSGS shall advise ___ when a secured water supply has been established.

Answer 2

Fire Attack units

Question 3

Consideration should be given to supplying the FDC for the sprinkler system if ____.

Answer 3

attack method other than standpipe is used.

Question 4

what is usually the best way to shut down the sprinkler system water supply?

Answer 4

cut-off valve for branch line

Question 5

Fire personnel assigned to check the operational readiness of the fire pump should do so and report their findings to ____.
In any event of valve closure, ____ shall be notified.
If the pump does not start, notify ____.

Answer 5

WSGS

Command

Command

Question 6

Determination of Attack Stairwell is based on ___ and ____.

Stairwell used for Evacuation should be chosen based on ___ and ___.

Answer 6

location of fire and ability of hose to reach from the SP

Travel distance and smoke conditions

Question 7

Evac Group is responsible for evac of occupants where?

Answer 7

on and above fire floor

Question 8

Evacuate of CO levels of ___.

Answer 8

25 ppm or higher

Question 9

size-up of conditions found above the fire floor should be conveyed by ___ to ___.

Answer 9

Evac Group to Command

Question 10

The captain of the ___ on a major working mid-rise will be more of a ___ than a company officer.

Answer 10

2nd aerial/rescue

group supervisor

Question 11

how many additional companies should evac group supervisor request from command?

Answer 11

possibly one additional company per 2-3 floors

Question 12

Vent tactics for both ___ and ___ may be used at a mid-rise.

Answer 12

single-family and high-rise

Question 13

Vent Group may open bulkheads above stairwells if conditions indicate, such as ___ or ___. Opening of bulkheads should be coordinated with ____.

Answer 13

top floor fires

smoke-charged stairwell

Evac Group

Question 14

It is important that ___ and/or ___ be informed of smoke conditions and plans for removal.

Answer 14

Div X and/or Command

Question 15

Vent Group should check the ___ and ___ immediately, and then ___ and work down.

Answer 15

fire floor and floor above

top floor

Question 16

Breaking of windows will be incident driven and communication with ____ should be undertaken prior.

Answer 16

Inside Truck, Div X, and/or Command

Question 17

How should stairwell pressurization work?

Answer 17

one fan at a 1st floor entrance of sufficient size. if available use two in V-pattern tilted 5-15 degrees and aimed to center of doorway. if conditions don’t atleast stabilize, then but another fan in hallway 3 floors below fire, 4-6 ft from door.

Question 18

consider providing ___ if using fans to supplement stairwells above grade.

Answer 18

fresh air inlet

Question 19

wind-driven fire happens when an opposing wind of ____ mph blows into a fire compartment window. Within seconds temperatures can ___.

Answer 19

15-20 mph

double

Question 20

can stairwell pressurization stop the flow of gasses from wind-driven fires?

Answer 20

not likely

Question 21

In a wind-driven fire, if the fire room door is closed and there are no life safety concerns, do not ___. what if there are life safety concerns?

Answer 21

enter the fire floor

attempt wall breach from adjacent apartment as opposed to hallway

Question 22

What other tactical assignments should command make, as dictated by the incident?

Answer 22

RIC
Back-up: may be FA2 if not needed by FA1
Salvage Group

Question 23

personnel operating outside the structure should wear ___ as minimum ppe.

Answer 23

helmets

Question 24

mid-rise alarms are blend of ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 24

traditional Box, Commercial, and High-Rise

Question 25

Older mid-rise office buildings are often which construction type?

Answer 25

I, II, or III

Question 26

2012 IBC allows ____ story wood-frame structures of one level of typically Type ___. called ___ or ___ design.

Answer 26

5 or 6
1A
podium or pedestal

Question 27

5-over-1 and 6-over-1 buildings are treated by code as two structures separated by ___.

Answer 27

3-hour fire resistance-rated horizontal assemby

Question 28

radio reports should be given at what locations?

Answer 28

1. exterior upon arrival
2. interior
3. fire floor
4. fire apartment

Question 29

during which radio report should stairwell conditions be noted?

Answer 29

interior

Question 30

exterior size-up should include:

Answer 30

stories, fire/smoke showing, occupancy type

Question 31

Fire Attack options include:

Answer 31

Blitz, Short Attack, SP Ops

Question 32

What will send the entire building/zone into general alarm?

Answer 32

smoke/heat detector activation in common area or retail space, automatic sprinkler activation, manual pull station

Question 33

where might a pull-station be located at a mid-rise?

Answer 33

near a fire protection feature like control panel or pump room if applicable

Question 34

what factors may make a blitz attack advantageous?

Answer 34

self-vented
floor height
wind-speed

Question 35

what type of stream should be used for handline blitz? what size hoseline?

Answer 35

straight or smooth bore

strongly consider 2.5”

Question 36

who should be informed when water streams are being directed into the building from the exterior?

Answer 36

all interior companies

Question 37

two advantages of choosing an adjacent apartment for short attack:

Answer 37

layout

area of refuge

Question 38

main disadvantage of short attack:

Answer 38

personnel entering fire floor without protection of stairwell

Question 39

when conducting a short attack, what should be done before entering the hallway?

Answer 39

size-up for wind-driven conditions

Question 40

if conducting fire attack using stanpipes, who will do a quick assessment of conditions on the fire floor?

Answer 40

Inside Truck and FA1

FA2 waits on floor below

Question 41

When must the Standpipe Control Position and OTM be on full PPE and on air?

Answer 41

when hallway standpipe connection is used

*last resort

Question 42

standpipe control position should confirm with ___ that pressure is set.

Answer 42

Fire Attack Officer