Week #12 - High Rise MD Fires

Question 1

When does ventilation of the fire apartment occur?

Answer 1

After main body of fire is controlled.

Question 2

Who limits and controls horizontal ventilation of the fire apartment?

Answer 2

Ladder Officer

Question 3

Who controls all other ventilation?

Answer 3

I.C.

Question 4

When if ever are the elevator machinery room doors used for ventilation?

Answer 4

Only vented after fire is under control, only if wind wont force smoke back into building.

Question 5

Elevator responsibilities in High Rise MD fires:

Answer 5

1st Ladder - must recall, even if not used
2nd Ladder - ensure ALL elevators are recalled AND searched
If 1st due OV involved in outside operations, and fire above 7th floor, elevator will be operated by a member from the 2nd ladder and/or members designated by the I.C.
Exclusive Buildings - take service elevator to service stairs
Maintain 2 elevators - one in lobby one 2 floors below fire