SOP 413 High Rise Fire

Question 1

The acronym ALS-Base used for setting up the structure at a high rise incident stands for what?

Answer 1

Attack Group, Lobby, Staging and Base

Question 2

The initial IC at the scene of a fire in a high rise building is normally designated what?

Answer 2

Fire Attack Group

Question 3

The initial IC at the scene of a fire in a high rise building is responsible for what actions?

Answer 3

• Entering the building with all equipment necessary to support an initial fire attack.
• Determining the location, nature and scope of the incident
• Accessing the reported fire location
• Providing a size up to all incoming units
• Initiating a fire attack

Question 4

What

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of the second due unit?

Answer 5

• Establish lobby control
• Establish a water supply and support the standpipe/fire sprinkler system
• Access the fire control room and fire alarm panel
• Establish building entry and exit control points
• Establish stairwell control for access of emergency personnel and egress of evacuation persons
• Institute personnel accountability systems
• Gain control of elevator systems
• Gain control or shut down HVAC systems

Question 6

Staging shall be established where?

Answer 6

In a non-IDLH environment ideally two floors below the fire and away from the stairwell

Question 7

What is base in ALS-Base and where is it located?

Answer 7

Level 2 staging area, outside and away from the building.