Other Condiderations Flashcards
In lobby control operations The left bucket firefighter is responsible for what?
Building system control. They should take control of the following
Fire pump Fire alarm system Sprinkler system PA system Fire phones HVAC Pressurization system Elevator status Gather a list of non-ambulatory residence
In lobby control operations officer and firefighter of the fifth engine are responsible for what?
Unit tracking and recording
In lobby control operations the driver of the fifth engine is responsible for what?
Elevator operations
Taglines should be used in commercial occupancies when?
All the time
A “X” on a door indicates what?
Area has been searched
What are the three basic ventilation tactics used on a high-rise fire?
Horizontal through windows
Vertical through stairwells
The use of the HVAC systems
Is horizontal ventilation in a commercial high-rise a prudent tactic?
No
Ventilation stairwells must have what at the top?
Suitable opening
What is the least desirable option for vertical ventilation?
Elevator shafts
The HVAC settings and status should be noted by who prior to ascending to the fire area?
First truck officer
Personnel assigned to search and evacuation are responsible for what?
Preventing panic
Controlling evacuation
Ensuring that the primary and secondary searches are properly completed
When should a search and evacuation branch or group be activated?
If there are more than two floors above the fire that still contain building occupants
At a minimum stairwell support will need a firefighter position and where?
Every two floors
If fire occurs in a building where crews cannot use the elevators or the elevators or lost what becomes the lifeline to the operation at in above the fire?
Stairwell support
