OPS Manual - Highrise 2018 Flashcards
Staging brings what up and augments what?
RIC Bag and augments the I-RIC
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If the first company to arrive on the incident floor encounters an Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmosphere and they lack sufficient personnel to implement ________________________________________________________________?
two in/two out, they shall not engage in firefighting activities.
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Where should the accountability boxes be left in a high-rise fire?
One at the lobby in a visible place (Security Desk) diamond shaped tag
One in staging (oval shaped tag)
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What’s the BC’s job once they arrive at a high-rise fire?
The Incident Commander shall deploy resources to control the incident, and continue development, implementation, and modification of the Incident Action Plan.
This includes a continual assessment of resource assignments and needs, fire progress, structural stability, and fire loading.
High-Rise ICS:
Base fire on what potential growth?
30 minutes
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The IC should consider utilizing the second & third engines and first truck to arrive of the second alarm and do what?
Augment and/or relieve fire attack personnel
Who has the authority to shut down unsafe work practice at incidents?
The Safety Officer (or designated assistants) has emergency authority to:
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Who is responsible for the Incident Medical Plan?
The Medical Unit Leader is primarily responsible for the development of the Incident Medical Plan.
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What are the exceptions to the “two in/two out” policy in a high-rise fire at the fire floor? When can crews bypass the two in/two out rule?
To affect an immediate rescue
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Is the Incident Safety Officer a member of the command staff or general staff?
The Incident Safety Officer is a member of the Command Staff and reports directly to the Incident Commander.
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The IC should consider utilizing the fifth engine of the second alarm.
Consider establishing a System Control Unit
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What are some ways to reduce reflex times to fires?
Being response ready at all times. Includes in station, code 9 (one minute away from apparatus), and out of the station.
Making assignments quickly closest to the fire.
Utilizing the elevators under the safe conditions.
What are some options in moving people in a high-rise?
Partial evacuation
Shelter in place
Movement to safe refuge areas
If an area is deemed a safe refuge area crews should utilize a gas detector to ensure CO levels do not endanger evacuees.
Who does Ground Support report to?
Logistics
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BC’s should arrive at the ICP with what?
PPE, SCBA, with their 800 MHz portable radio, cell phone, and Field Operations Guide.
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When can elevators be used during a high-rise fire?
elevators use shall be permitted if the reported fire is above the 7 th floor and the “elevator operational checklist” is utilized.
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What are some positions to assign BCs?
Operations Chief or Plans Chief; at the discretion of the IC
A Battalion Chief shall be assigned to the incident floor as the Division Supervisor
Logistics
Safety Officer
Air Operations
Liaison Officer
Rescue
Medical Branch Director or Medical Unit Leader
Subsequent arriving Chief Officers will be assigned as required.
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The IC should consider utilizing the fourth engine & second truck to arrive of the second alarm?
Augment Rescue Group operations and/or create an Evacuation Group.
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The initial ascent by fire attack shall NOT be made unless how many people are ascending?
8 people
