Firefighters And Highrises

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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the High-rise Problem
What is the big threat to firefig...,
What are the three obstacles to h...,
What is the primary high rise tra...
12  cards
Chapter 2 - General Building Construction
High rise is defined as a buildin...,
Building s over how many stories ...,
What are the two main differences...
24  cards
Chapter 3 - Alarm Systems and Fire Control Rooms
What are the three ways alarm sys...,
What are the four basic component...,
Most panels in modern buildings a...
18  cards
Chapter 4 - Elevators
What are the two basic types of e...,
How are elevators differentiated,
How are hydraulic elevators lifted
59  cards
Chapter 5 - Stairwells
It s better to use the stairwell ...,
Stairwell should always be used i...,
What are the two ways stairwell d...
28  cards
Chapter 6 - Extinguishing Systems
Most standpipe systems are what,
What is the major player in stand...,
For a pump to push water upper ri...
71  cards
Chapter 7 - Ventilation Systems
What is a fire department s first...,
What kills most people in high ri...,
What is one of the most crucial e...
49  cards
Chapter 8 - Utilities and Other Hazards
Utility companies usually feed po...,
What do transformer vaults do,
How must the power be shut off fr...
28  cards
Chapter 9 - Communications In High Rise Buildings
Two reasons why communications an...,
What is the most important tool t...,
Fire department and building radi...
8  cards
Chapter 10 - The Early Stages of Emergency Operations
What is imperative for the first ...,
As a general practice the first a...,
In all firefighting what is the f...
23  cards
Chapter 11 - Search, Rescue and Evacuation
Three reasons a fire floor should...,
Before opening a door what should...,
When should the ceiling tiles be ...
28  cards
Chapter 12 - Fire Attack
What is often the only tool that ...,
Given the static pressure of the ...,
What are two devices to tell fire...
32  cards
Chapter 13 - Incident Command in Highrises
What is the top priority for the ...,
Two things the first officer shou...,
The beginning of order will only ...
27  cards

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