3.2.2.5 High/mid rise structure fire Flashcards
(44 cards)
Per the SOG what specifics do these structures possess?
five or more floors, with enclosed stairwells and hallways
Upon arrival at a high rise structure fire incident what shall the first arriving officer state?
that high rise procedures will be in effect
What are the tactical priorities for a high rise structure fire? (in order)
Confirm fire location Fire attack search water supply/supplement suppression system evacuation check for extension Lobby control and systems RIT PPV coordination
What are the general expectations for the first arriving apparatus to a high rise?
On scene report consider additional alarms Entire crew will compose first attack team Locate fire Begin fire attack leave space for the truck
What are the general expectations for the 2nd due apparatus to a high rise?
2nd attack team
Search immediate area
Engineer
-supply FDC/suppression system
- water supply if hydrant closeWhat are the general expectations for the 3rd due apparatus.
Ensure continuous supply
Supply FDC/Suppression system if not done
Officer establishes lobby control/systems & accountability
Coordinate evacuation (2nd due rescue assists)
What are the general expectations for the 1st due rescue to a high rise.
Join with attack team 1
What are the general expectations for the 1st due truck company on a high rise?
position truck for aerial ops
forcible entry
primary search
What are the general expectations for the 4th due engine (5th due apparatus) on a high rise?
Check for extension above fire floor
Check for extension on top floor
What are the general expectations for the 2nd due rescue on a high rise?
report to lobby control/systems officer to begin EVAC
What are the general expectations for the first due chief officer on a high rise?
Establish or assume incident command
Utilize IMS
What are the general expectations for the 2nd due chief officer to a high rise?
Fire floor division supervisor
What are the general expectations for the 3rd due chief officer to a high rise?
Lobby control/systems unit leader
What are the general expectations for the 4th due chief officer to a high rise?
Safety officer
What difficulties are present in high rise FFing?
Access
Occupant load
Construction type
Our initial goal should be to _________ while simultaneously _____________.
rescue the most threatened
extending an aggressive fire attack
Even with nothing showing, we must proceed on the assumption that there is a fire until when?
Verification comes from interior crews
What three objectives should be worked toward upon arrival of initial crews?
Locate fire
Attack fire
Rescue occupants
Who is responsible for selecting the method of ascent to the reported fire area?
officer leading initial attack
What floor (relative to fire floor) should the elevator be taken to when it is utilized?
Two floors below the fire floor
Upon arrival at the fire floor, what information should be relayed to command?
conditions
needs
actual fire floor confirmation
What should the initial attack companies proceed to the fire floor with?
SCBA’s
TIC’s
high rise pack
basic forcible entry tools
Where will equipment be pooled prior to the establishment of a forward support area?
Lobby
From what five locations should initial attack companies give condition reports?
exterior fire control room fire attack stairwell fire floor fire room/apartment
