Resources For Hi-Rise Fires Flashcards
On a high-rise fire who is responsible for identifying and verifying the fire floor?
The first engine officer
What is the responsibility of the first engine company on a high-rise fire?
Park in proximity to the building but do not block access for other apparatus
View as much of the structure as possible
Determine the number of floors of the high-rise
Take note of wind direction and strength
Bring rapid entry keys and retrieve building keys in the fire control room
Abandon the rig all personnel should proceed to the lobby to continue size up. Ascertain as much information as possible by gathering information from building occupants building employees in the fire control systems
Verify the location and extent of the fire
Any evacuation that has started needs to be reported to command. Also the status of elevators and HVAC system needs to be checked and communicated
If smoke is found in the lobby personnel must determine what?
If the fire is located on the lobby level or possibly on a floor below or an elevator pit
Elevators that are you equipped with fire service controls should be checked for what before using?
Smoke
Fire
Water
If smoke and heat or encountered in the stairwell personnel must determine what?
It’s origin before continuing upstairs
When arriving to the fire floor the truck or rescue squad should do what?
Start reconnaissance
Locating and identifying the extent of the fire
When arriving to the fire location the first engine crew should be prepared to do what?
Connect to the standpipe outlet. But must be disciplined enough to be able to relocate to a different stairwell once the exact location of the fire is determined
What area should be confirmed clear of building occupancy prior to starting the fire attack if at all possible?
The attack stairwell should be checked for occupants above the fire before opening the door to the fire floor
What are the responsibilities of the second engine company?
Establish water supply
The remaining crew reports to the Firefork to assist the first engine and placing the first hoseline in service
The officer shall obtain keys and check the status of the fire control station or annunciator panel to note any changes that may have occurred since the first engine checked and proceeded to the location of the
Be ready to advance their own line onto the fire floor as a second attack line or back up line
Who from the second engine should be stationed at the standpipe outlet in the stairwell as a rescue team?
The officer and firefighter from the second engine
What are the responsibilities of the third arriving engine?
Established water supply to the second FDC. If no other FDC’s the entire crew goes to the fire floor
View the opposite side of the structure from where the first engine position. Take note of smoke fire location, number of floors, conditions evident, and persons in distress and reported via radio
Proceed to the floor above the fire to work with the second truck company and checking for extension and for occupants
What are the responsibilities of the fourth engine?
Park away from the building
The entire crew proceeds to the attack stairwell one floor below the fire floor as the RIT.
If the fire in a high-rise is below grade the RIT should position where?
Outside the IDLH However in close proximity and of the fire for this may be one floor above the fire floor but not below the fire floor
What are the responsibilities of the fifth engine company
Report directly to the command post and assume lobby control
Where should the first truck position?
Side Alpha unless fire location can be readily identified if so then the truck should park on the fire side of the building
If the apartment or unit is totally involved with fire the aerial ladder should be raised to what location?
To the adjoining unit
What needs to happen if the aerial will be placed in operation whether to effect a obvious rescue or for fire attack?
Command must be notified
What should the officer carry if he is entering a high rise building with just one other firefighter?
TIC
HOOK
WATER CAN
What should the truck officer carry if he is entering the high rise with three people?
TIC
HOOK
PRYING TOOL
What are the responsibilities of the first truck company
Determine and communicate the location of the fire.
Forcible entry on the fire unit
Primary search in the fire unit
Coordinating the evacuation of fleeing occupants
Removing obstructions hindering fire attack and hose line deployment
And residential high-rise buildings the search priorities are what areas?
Fire unit
Exit hallways
The adjacent units and the units across the hall from the involved apartment
What are the second trucks responsibilities?
View as much of the structure as possible. Take note of smoke fire location, number of floors, conditions evident, and persons in distress
Access the need for elevated master streams
Take note of wind direction and strength
Proceed to the floor above the fire where they will work with the crew the third due engine
Bring rapid entry keys and retrieve building keys in the fire control room
ID the evacuation stairwell and if it is clear of smoke
Communicate any previously unreported conditions
What are the responsibilities of the rescue squad once on the fire floor?
Deployment of a tagline from the attack stairwell
Forcible entry on the adjacent units for primary search and possible alternate fire attack option
Coordinating the evacuation of occupants
Assessment of fire extension into the adjacent units
Assist in the movement and operation of hose lines if needed
Every alarm after the first will bring what resources?
Three engines
One truck
One BC
