Weck test Flashcards
According to the high rise operations manual, book 100, chapter 3, base shall be at least how many feet from the building and not in proximity to the command post
200’
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 2, at high-rise incident a minimum of how many members comprise the initial fire attack team and ascend to the reported floor
four
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 3, when a water supply is established via the stairwell, who is responsible for providing a supply line to the entrance of the stairwell
Base
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 2, which company establishes lobby control
the second in company
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 2, who shall initiate accountability and tactical worksheet
(f-666)
incident commander
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 1, where is the rapid intervention company normally located during a high rise emergency
staging
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 1, which unit is responsible for coordinating the transportation of equipment via the stairwells
ground support
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems) dry standpipe outlets are located based on the requirement that every point within the structure must be reachable by a _____ stream of water from a nozzle attached to 100’ of hose
30’
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), orifice plates are a heavy gauge metal washer like device, which restricts the flow by restricting the size of the opening, thereby reducing the pressure when flowing. They are calibrated to supply _____ g.p.m at _____ p.s.i through 100’ of 1/2 hose with a 1” tip
200 gpm at 45 psi
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), buildings under construction that are _____ or more stories in height, shall be provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction. Such standpipe shall be installed when the progress of construction is not more than _____ feet in height above grade, and shall be provided with a 2 1/2 outlet on each floor
six / 50
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 9 (salvage operations), damage to a structure and its contents are usually caused by heat, smoke and water. The main focus in salvage operations is the control of
water
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the requirements for operation of elevators under fire and emergency conditions are provided by
title 24 of the California administrartive code
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the code requires a building to have all the following except
smoke detectors installed adjacent to the elevators at each landing, usually in a vestibule, on all floors
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the code requires phase I (recall phase) capability on automatic elevators having a total travel of
> 50’ or >25’ if new after October 6, 1975
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 7 (elevators), the lobby level “ emergency service “ switch is normally in the _____ position and when it is turned to the _____ position, all elevators in the bank controlled by the switch will be recalled to the lobby floor and remain there with their doors open
off / on
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), dry standpipe risers are, depending on building height, 4” to 6” diameter pipe and must flow _____ g.p.m per riser
500
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 8 (water systems), dry standpipe outlets are located based on the requirements that every point within the structure must be reachable by a _____ stream of water from a nozzle attached to 100’ of hose
30’
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch ch 10 “ built-in systems”, high rise building communication systems provide public address communication to elevator car, elevator vestibules, corridors, stairways, rooms with an occupancy load of _____, and every dwelling unit in a hotel or apartment
> or = to 50
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch ch 11, “ radio communications”, when it is necessary to operate out of more than one stairwell on a fire floor, consideration should be given to assigning one officer/company to supervise the secondary stairwells. these officers/companies will be identified by the _____ and _____
division number / stairwell number
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, upon the declaration of a working high-rise fire, the incident commander should confirm the need for helicopters with OCD and ensure that appropriate resources are dispatched. information which should be included in the request to OCD include all the following except
number of helicopters needed
intended helicopter mission
location of helispot as required
*radio channel for air operations
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, hoist rescues are limited to _____ feet, or approximately _____ stories below the roof
250 / 20
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, normally helicopters should remain approximately _____ feet from the involved building while in flight. The helispot location should be located at least _____ from the incident site
500 / 1/2 mile
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, when waiting to load/board a department helicopter, personnel shall form a single line at least _____ from the aircraft, toward the front side, in full view of the pilot at all times
50
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 12 “air operations”, if an expands to a point where additional helicopters are needed, *agencies other than the LAFD may be requested to help. All aircraft will be under the control of the LAFD _____
helicopter coordinator
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 13 “ building design and fire protection systems” a “high-rise building” is defined as a building which is _____ in height measured from ground level access to the floor level of the highest floor intended for occupant use, not to the actual height of the building
> 75
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 10 “built in systems”, some building have contracted with outside vendors who prepare “_____ plans”. These very detailed planes are kept in a loose-leaf binder in the fire control room and can be of value to the fire department
disaster
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” due to the magnitude of most high rise fires and the associated dollar loss, the cause determination function is normally performed, as per department policy by
an A unit
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” regarding overhaul, the first priority for the incident commander is to ensure that the building is _____
structurally safe for firefighters
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” for incidents requiring large scale evacuation of a building, the re-entry/re-housing unit leader position should be established. this position reports to the
evacuation group supervisor
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” the _____ has the responsibility to communicate information to evacuees under the direction of the incident commander
evacuation group supervisor
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 14 “demobilization, overhaul and re-entry” if building management/department personnel are unable to restore the fire protection equipment _____
Fire watch notice shall be issued and a fire watch established
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, it is imperative that all companies check in with _____ and lobby control prior to proceeding to the fire floor
staging
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, when extending lines into a fire floor, consider using the _____ method
“wet line/dry line”
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, when extending lines into a fire floor, forcible entry tools should be taken aloft by the fire attack team, specifically the _____
rotary saw
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, the assignment of fire companies a minimum of _____ floors above the fire, along with horizontal ventilation will prevent extension as well as prevent the fire from lapping to additional floors
two floors
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, ch 15 “ lessons learned”, deploy _____ in staging to establish a first care area as close to the operations areas as practical. Extended medical treatment areas can be established adjacent to but separate from base
paramedic resources
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system that is responsible for the adequacy of resources at a high rise incident is the _____
Incident commander
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the ICS responsible to manage all suppression, rescue and EMS operations is the
operations section chief
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to determine resource needs including relief is the _____
operations section chief
*according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to maintain separate stockpiles of reserve and expended equipment is the _____
staging area manager
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to control the flow of LAFD personnel and civilians is the _____
lobby control area manager
according to the high rise operations manual, book 100, addendum, the position in the incident command system responsible to request the response of, and make contact with the building engineer, utility representatives, elevator service personnel, ect. and anticipate the failure of critical systems is the _____
systems control unit
According to the LAFD High rise manual (book 100), “addendum”, the position in the ICS that is responsible to, when directed, provide a water supply to the entrance of the stairwell is the_____
base manager
*According to the LAFD High rise manual (book 100), Ch 3 "specific Operations" responsibilities associated with managing system control activities include all of the following except\_\_\_\_\_ HVAC sys Communication sys elevator sys monitor fire control room or station stairwell access
stairwell access
*According to the LAFD High rise manual (book 100), Ch 3 "specific Operations" the high rise attack team shall take all of the following equipment except: Breathing apparatus High rise packs rotary saw or force entry tools portable fire extinguisher All of the above are required
portable extinguisher