Multiple Dwellngs

Question 0

If a communication system does exist in a HRFPMD the

Answer 0

1st arriving chief may utilize to direct and control the evacuation of the fire floor and the floors above

Question 1

Are there building communication systems in HRFPMD’s

Answer 1

Limited or no building communications

Question 2

A position outside the building by a chief may

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Offer a view of the fire conditions
Especially important if wind is a factor
Also may be able to determine the exposed face of the building to the wind

Question 3

When PPV are being used

Answer 3

Position outside the lobby may provide a better communication capability away from the noise of the fans

Question 4

If a HRFPMD has a communication system it should be

Answer 4

Entered into the CIDS program

Question 5

At 10-75 or greater alarms all chiefs shall report in with

Answer 5

Their post radios and their aides in full PPE

Includes the rescue and safety battalions also

Question 6

Who is the IC

Answer 6

1st BC to arrive
He establishes a locations best suited for the ICP. If this location is not the lobby he shall advice dispatcher to notify all incoming units of the ICP location. The IC must also insure the post radio is given to the 2nd due engine officer. The 2nd due engine officer must establish the communications link on the command channel with the IC

Question 7

If the 2nd due BC is delayed the IC may have to

Answer 7

Use the 40 watt UHF vehicle radio to communicate with the 2nd due engine on the command channel.

Question 8

In an emergency what can you do with the post radio to communicate if the 2nd due BC is delayed into the box

Answer 8

Use the post radio on the tactical channel

Question 9

When the attack stairs are determined what must be done by the IC

Answer 9

Announce the attack stairs on the HT and/or post radio.

The borough dispatcher must also be advised of the stair letter so it can be relayed to the incoming units

Question 10

If scissor stairs are present what must be done

Answer 10

Ensure proper labeling

Ensure fire floor door is being maintained closed

Question 11

Make sure all supervisors/sectors are aware

Answer 11

Of the strategy and establish a communications link with all sectors

Question 12

Where are units staged

Answer 12

In the lobby if there is room. If no room stage the units outside

Question 13

Elevators must be

Answer 13

Recalled
Searched
Controlled

Question 14

You can utilize the 3rd and 4th due ECC to

Answer 14

Assist in receiving and recording information from calls of occupants on floors above

Question 15

2nd due BC is the

Answer 15

Fire sector supervisor

Question 16

2nd due BC on arrival gives

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His post radio to the IC. Before he goes up he must make sure the fire sector has a post radio.

Question 17

2nd due BC must verify

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Attack and evacuation stairs

If scissor stairs make sure they are labeled correctly

Question 18

2nd due BC must also ensure the

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Evacuation stair door remains closed

Question 19

2nd due BC must also

Answer 19

Relay to IC need for WCD
Supervise fire sector operations
Do not become physically involved
Maintain order and reduce congestion in attack stairs
Control ventilation when needed as ordered by the IC
Insure HRN is in place and ready to operate if needed
Ensure access and resources for 2nd due ladder in apt below for WCD

Question 20

3rd due BC is the

Answer 20

SAE group supervisor

Question 21

3rd due BC is responsible for

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Search of all floors, stairs and halls above the fire sector
Maintain communications with the fire sector and IC
Ensure post radio is used on the command channel
Request use of PPV fans if needed
Record apartments and floors that have been searched

Question 22

Can the 2nd hose line be used on the floor above in a HRFPMD

Answer 22

Yes.

Can’t do this in a high rise office building

Question 23

Can fire walls be depended upon to stop the spread of fire

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of the 1st hose line stretched at a multiple dwelling fire

Answer 24

Safeguard the stairway for use by escaping occupants

Question 25

In old law tenements floor joists supported by masonry walls are

Answer 25

Generally provided with fire cuts

Question 26

In a High Rise MD, who is responsible to recall and search all elevators

Answer 26

2nd arriving ladder company and IC 1st arriving ladder just recalls IC responsible for recall, search and control

Question 27

The stack effect is influenced by

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* Height of building * Temperature differential between outside and inside * Air leakage to other floors * Wind

Question 28

An IC should confirm all HVAC systems are shut down prior to

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Commencing any fire operations

Question 29

Generally wind moving across a roof level will cause a

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Lower pressure to be created which can increase positive stack effect inside the stairwell regardless of which side of the building the wind is impacting or the position of the bulkhead on the roof

Question 30

Horizontal ventilation of the fire apartment is limited and controlled by the

Answer 30

Ladder officer operating inside the apartment. ALL other ventilation must be strictly limited and controlled by the IC

Question 31

When a HRFPMD fire is located above the 6th floor (7th floor or higher) where is the FAST unit and the CFRD unit assigned

Answer 31

* Fire Sector * Staged on the floor below the fire * FAST unit should carry a set of elevator tools *If fire on the 6th floor or below the position of these units will be determined by the IC

Question 32

10-77 will be transmitted for medium fire and smoke conditions in a HRFPMD in the following examples

Answer 32

* Wind impacted fire * Advanced fire in arrival * Heavy smoke on numerous floors * Numerous reports of persons in difficulty due to smoke

Question 33

When a 2nd alarm is transmitted after a 10-77 signal, which BC assigned on the 2nd alarm is designated as the RUL

Answer 33

1st BC

Question 34

All Battalions have at least 1 Engine equipped with a

Answer 34

HRN | High Rise Nozzle

Question 35

4th Engine at a HRFPMD is responsible for placing the

Answer 35

HRN into operation IF this alternate strategy is needed. If the HRN is not needed the 4th assigned Engine will support and assist the 3rd Engine Company's operation.

Question 36

If the 4th assigned Engine is not equipped with a HRN, the officer shall

Answer 36

Contact the dispatcher for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that is already assigned to the box. In this instance the IC shall determine which engine company places the HRN into operation

Question 37

If the HRN is to be used the 4th engine will put it into operation

Answer 37

They will either use the hose already in place for the 2nd hose line or stretch their own line

Question 38

What is the height requirement to be considered a Low Rise Fireproof MD

Answer 38

* Less than 75 feet * Generally 3-7 stories * Isolated or attached * Usually no standpipe * May have elevators * May have compactors * May have one or two stairways (open or closed) * May be built as one building with two separate sections separated by fire doors on each floor

Question 39

Low Rise Fireproof facts

Answer 39

* The possibility of auto exposure exists and must be address immediately by the IC * Emphasis placed on venting the attack stairway bulkhead early in the operation. The attack stair bulkhead will not be vented until permission is granted by the IC * When ordered by the IC the 1st and 2nd roof firefighters will vent the attack stairs * 2nd due Ladder responsible for all floors and stairs above the fire * Can use 1 3/4 if every apt door is within 50 feet of every stairwell (CIDS)

Question 40

Procedures for wind impacted fires at Fireproof MD's

Answer 40

* When wind impacted fire conditions exist in FPMD, the IC shall notify the Borough Dispatcher so this information can be relayed to all responding units * When fire or smoke is not venting out an open or failed window the IC must immediately relay this info to all units on the scene * When fire or smoke is not venting out an open or failed window the IC must communicate with the officers on the fire floor to determine interior conditions * If the IC determines an alternate strategy for extinguishing the fire should be implemented the IC must communicate this to all Officers and receive acknowledgment to the regular SOP's

Question 41

The fire apartment door should not be fully chocked open unitil

Answer 41

The fire is CONTROLLED by the operating hose line

Question 42

When HT communications are hampered between operating sectors/groups and the ICP consider the following

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* Use of Post radios on the Command Channel deployed to each sector/group * Use of High Rise Repeater if available on the Command Channel * Set up HT relay on intermediate floors * Utilize personnel outside the building to relay HT messages * Moving to a different position in the lobby. EX: walking around in the vicinity of elevators * Cell phones shall be turned on and carried by Battalion and Division firefighters * Utilize ANY building communication system if present AND reliable

Question 43

A 10-77 signal should provide sufficient units to initially manage a medium fire and smoke condition in a HRFPMD with the following characteristics

Answer 43

* Wind impacted fire conditions * Advanced fire on arrival * Heavy smoke on numerous floors * Numerous reports of persons in difficulty due to smoke

Question 44

If you are the 1st assigned BC on a 2nd alarm for a fire in a HRFPMD you would be assigned to what position

Answer 44

Resource Unit Leader

Question 45

The FAST unit and CFR Engine shall,be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is above the ______ floor in a HRFPMD. They can be staged on the floor below the fire floor ready for rapid deployment. At lower floor fires the position of the FAST unit and CFR engine will be determined by the __________ at a HRFPMD

Answer 45

``` Sixth floor (7th floor or higher) IC ```

Question 46

For all fires other than a top floor fire in a LRFPMD who is responsible to take the KO curtain as part of their tool assignment

Answer 46

2nd arriving Ladder Company INSIDE TEAM

Question 47

In LRFPMD who accounts for all elevators

Answer 47

Rescue and Squads