High Rise Flashcards
Most modern high-rises are as much as ___% lighter in mass than earlier constructed buildings (prior to 19040).
75%
They are also taller, with open landscaped floors as large as ____ square foot.
20,000
The content loading in a modern high-rise can generate as much as ___ times the B.T.U. output of the fires from which current codes were derived.
2 1/2
These large, open floor provide ample oxygen and fuel and are capable of reaching flashover in less than ___ minutes
10 minutes
Couple this with the typical response time of ___ minutes to the fire floor
20 minutes
A high-rise fire is like an ____ and the firefighters must be prepared for a lengthy, labor intensive operation.
above ground basement fire
Experience with major high-rise fires reflects the need for ___-___ fire personnel.
200-300 fire personnel.
A High rise incident shall be identified as any incident that occurs or has the potential to progress to a level at or above the____floor above ground level.
5th 5 floors
The first arriving Crew Officer will establish command and operate in
the Fast Attack/Investigation Mode
If a working fire is confirmed a ____ will be called for immediately.
High-rise Alarm
A High-Rise Alarm is equivalent to a ____ response
a 5-alarm response.
The first arriving officer will establish the _____
Investigation group.
The Investigation groups will consist of
2 engines 1 rescue ladder
The investigation group will proceed to____
the fire floor Officer decides method of ascent. eg. stairs, elevator ect.
What must the investigation group prior to proceeding to the incident floor?
The enunciator panel
What will the Investigation group take with them?
SCBA’s portable radios Flashlights High-rise hose packs High-rise bag Thermal imager Forcible entry tools
If access is via the elevator ____ should also be taken.
an extinguisher
If the enunciator panel indicates the fire is on or above the ____ floor, the elevators may be the best choice.
7th floor Investigation group leader needs to communicate by radio the method of ascent, locations of stairwell or elevator, destination and number of personnel ascending.
As soon as crews reach the fire floor, the officer will give a ____ report and a confirmation of the actual fire floor number.
C.A.N. Conditions Actions Needs
Command should then establish the fire floor as a
Division
When a building has multiple standpipes, the _______ must advise where water is needed and command will confirm the availability of pumped water to that particular riser.
Investigation Group leader (RL Officer)
If a fire is confirmed, the Investigation Group will automatically evolve into the______
Fire floor division
All other first alarm companies will stage outside of the building until_______
A “significant fire” is confirmed
A fire that is beyond the capabilities of the Investigation Group’s ability to mitigate.
A “significant fire”
When the OKC fire department dispatch center receives a call about an automatic alarm or odor investigation in a high-rise structure, they will dispatch the following to the address______
2 engine companies 1 rescue ladder 1 district officer
The first arriving crew will communicate scene arrival and building information to dispatch, as per policy. This initial communication must include:
Arrival on scene address what side of the building the crew is located approx. number of stories type of occupancy fire or smoke showing
Who will assume the role of Investigation group leader?
Rescue ladder officer
The ladder crew officer will ensure the completion of what task?
Attain copy of pre-fire plan obtain keys control of communication panel Recall 1 bank of elevators assign fire attack stairwell assign evac stairwell
The 1st engine crew Officer, (with the assistance of their crew, and the 2nd Engine Crew) as part of the Investigation Grup, will ensure the completion of the following tasks:
Recon 1 floor below locate standpipes and prepare to initiate fire attack 1 FF from this crew will be assigned to the standpipe connection Will transition to Fire attack Clear fire attack stairwell of occupants for a min of 5 floors above the fire floor
What will the 3rd Engine do?
Report to the IC in the main lobby Go to the floor below the fire Be prepared to relieve the initial Fire attack crews
What will the 3rd Engine companies take with them to the floor below the fire?
Only Extra SCBA cylinders 2 1/2” high rise hose pack and high rise bag will be left in the lobby.
What is the responsibility of the 4th Engine?
Driver will connect to the proper FDC and prepare to pump Remainder of the crew will assume Lobby Control Ensure activation of the stairwell door-unlocking system Locate the Building engineer/shut down the HVAC system Secure a list of people who are self identified as needing special assistance Direct a member to operate another elevator car shut down escalators
What is the responsibility of the 5th Engine company?
Order the driver to assist the driver of the 4th engine Prepare a series pump operation though the 4th engines hydra-assist valve Remainder of the crew will establish a back up line
Where will the back-up line typically be located?
2 floors below the fire floor may require an additional section of 2 1/2” hose.
What is the responsibility of the 6th Engine company?
Will ascend with the 5th engine crew to assist in establishing backup line.
Where will staging be located?
3 floors below the fire floor
What is the responsibility of the 7th Engine?
The entire crew will ascend to staging to be used as needed.
What is the responsibility of the 8th Engine?
Driver will hook up to additional FDC and prepare for pumping operations Remainder of the crew will then carry their High rise hose and extra SCBA cylinders to the Lobby and stand by
What is the responsibility of the 9th Engine?
report to the location of the 8th engine company and be prepared to perform series pumping. remainder of crew will report to lobby and stand by
What will the 2nd ladder company do?
primary search of the fire floor provide salvage covers Initiate forcible entry and ventilation if not assigned to search.
What are the salvage covers for that the 2nd ladder provides?
for diking across the elevator hoist way doors prevent water from entering the hoist way. water in the hoist way will cause elevator malfunction.
The 3rd ladder will act as the _______
Fire Attack S.S.T Fire Attack Stairwell Search Team Ascend to the top floor Advise Operations of smoke conditions on top floor. Possible ventilation (open top hatch, ect) Top-down search of Fire attack stairwell
The 4th Ladder will act as the ________
Evacuation S.S.T Top down search of the evacuation stairwell.
Both the 3rd and the 4th Ladder report to?
The U.S.E Officer
