high rise Flashcards
it is the responsibility of the ___ the assume lobby control
5th due engine
an X on the door should indicate the
search has been conducted
a high rise is define as having ___ or more stories or the highest occupies height is greater than____ feet from fire department access
6-75 feet
5 basic points in the operational plan for high-rise fires are
determine fire floor verify fire floor control occupants control of building systems confine and extinguish the fire
what is the search priority in residential occupancies
fire unit
exit hallways
adjacent units
unit across the hall
every alarm after the first will bring at least
3 e
1 t
1 BC
when is the search and evacuation branch or group activated
if there are more than two floors above the fire that still contain occupants
how heavy is concert in pounds per cubic foot (pcf)
150 pcf
while using a stairway in a high rise your crew notices a gate at stairway landing what can be inferred from this gate
you are on the last floor with an exterior entrance
In regards to the public address (PA) system in a high rise building, speakers should be located in: hallways, elevators, stairwells, rooms, all dwelling units, and tenant space exceeding ____ square feet
1000 feet
Most wind-driven fires occur in the upper stories of a high rise, however they have been known to occur in lower levels down to what floor?
3rd floor
In a building where the sprinklers are either turned off or cannot control the fire, how fast can the fire potentially double in size?
every 90 seconds
Building systems must be brought under fire department control in a high rise fire. These systems must include, at a minimum:
elevators
fire pump
and air handling system
In commercial occupancies, the fire load is considered moderate. What is the required fire flow for moderate fire loads?
20gpm per 100 square feet
How often should a firefighter be stationed in a stairway in order to facilitate stairwell support in order to effectively shuttle equipment
1 FF per every 2 floors
