V11-C3 Flashcards
What is the first in company officer responsible for on a high-rise
Initial size up
ICS system start
taking necessary action
providing for personnel safety
When should the elevators not be utilized during a high-rise incident
Do not use elevators during the initial investigation
All resources responding above a first alarm to a high-rise incident should be directed by command and control where
IC direct command and control to respond resources to check in location (usually base)
Tactical priorities on the high-rise incident
1 Investigation rescue fire attack property conservation
2 ensure adequate water supply
3 gain control of building systems
4 control of the floors above and below the fire
First arriving company on a high-rise incident shall
1 Radio size up 2 investigation initial action rescue fire attack 3 water supply 4 pass command to the second in 5 communicate location conditions needs
Second arriving company to a high-rises incident shall
1 Assume command
2 establish lobby control
3 request and assign additional resources
4 support the investigation rescue or fire attack team
Third arriving company to a high-rise incident shall
Water supply and manpower
Fourth arriving engine company to a high-rise incident
Establish base and manpower
On a high-rise incident when the first arriving officer passes command to the second arriving office or the following information is relayed
Annunciator panel information
elevator status
route of ascent by fire attack
any pertinent information
As the first arriving company engaged in the initial investigation for a high-rise incident what do you do
Communicate a standard size up report gain entry to the fire control room Pass command check conditions on fire floors take necessary action communicate needs to the IC
During the initial investigation on the high-rise incident when gaining entry to the fire control room what do you do
Obtain elevator keys
call elevator cars into phase 1
check annunciator panel
quickly ascertain other pertinent information
identify and enter stairwell to begin ascent
Which floors need to be checked for conditions on a high-rise incident
Two floors below the fire for possible staging area
the fire floor itself and
the floor directly above and below the fire floor
Who handles the water supply on a high-rise incident
Two engines and two engineers usually from the first in and third in company
What are the ideal conditions when supplying water for a high-rise incident
Spot apparatus within 100 feet of standpipe connection use only 2 1/2 inch hose for the connection and secure water is hydrant is within 100 feet of apparatus
What does establishing lobby control entail
Establish lobby control manager maintain control of building systems check in arriving personnel maintain FD control of elevators establish control of HVAC communicate with IC communicate with building occupants direct FD personnel to stairwell liaison with building engineer
