Ch4 Search And Rescue

Question 1

A high rise is defined as building which is over 75’, measured from the ground level access to ____

Answer 1

The floor level of the highest floor intended for occupant use

Question 2

On buildings over 75’ built since 1974; if the smoke detector in the ____ is actuated, the elevators on that bank will be recalled to the ground

Answer 2

Elevator vestibule

Question 3

___ and ___ remain the two highest priorities during high rise operations.

Answer 3

Fire attack and evacuation

Question 4

Standard operation guideline when searching in high rise to prevent duplication of efforts.

Answer 4

As a search company enters a floor , a large, diagonal chalk line and the company designation shall be made on the entry door. When the office suite, or dwelling unit has been searched, a second diagonal line is placed on the door making a large X. The door is left closed to minimize smoke and fire spread. When all rooms on the floor have been searched and marked, the company shall complete the x along with their company identification on the stairwell door of the floor searched and move on to next floor