High/mid rise ops Appendix Flashcards
What are most difficulties in high rise fires related to?
access
complexity
occupant load
What three things should initial arriving units to a high rise fire concentrate on? (3)
Locate fire
attack fire w/ two teams + water
rescue immediately threatened occupants
Who is responsible for determining the method of ascent to the fire area.
officer leading initial attack
To where should the elevator be taken on a high rise fire?
two floors below fire floor
What info should an initial fire floor report include?
conditions
needs
confirm floor #
What equipment should initial companies take upstairs?
PPE
TIC
High rise pack
basic forcible entry tools
From what five locations should the initial attack team give reports?
exterior on arrival fire control room attack stairwell fire floor fire room/unit
At what locations should PPV fans be positioned for stairwell pressurization?
Bottom floor
three floors below fire
Where will high rise operations be setup?
floor below the fire floor
Who should command recall upon confirmation of a working high rise fire?
all chief officers
and/or
IMT
If no smoke is present in the stairwell, the top door should remain ______ to create positive pressure in the stairwell.
closed
Air handling units in what type of buildings may be equipped to remove smoke?
sprinklered
To what radio frequencies should FF’s switch if encountering transmission difficulties in the building?
Zone 14
D channels
The division supervisor overseeing operations in the building will be located where?
Two floors below the fire floor?
Which officer is typically responsible for assuming lobby control?
officer of 3rd engine
