High Rise Office Buildings Flashcards
(124 cards)
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What years were HI-RI required to have a fire tower?
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1938-1968 *does not mean they have them
PS. before 38 some have fire towers
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T/F HIRI Building evacuation supervisor is needed when 100 people above/ below street level or less than 400 people entire building.
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False
less than 500 people in entire building
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T/F HIRI core construction is when building systems are grouped together in the center of the building.
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False
it can ALSO be on one of the sides
Center/Side Core
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Q
HIRI are curtain walls bearing?
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no
non-bearing
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What is an elevator door vane?
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CONNECTION between elevator car door and hoistaway door.
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HIRI what is considered the fire sector?
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fire floor and floor above
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HIRI what is the typical size and how many stairways?
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200x400
6 stairways on lower floors
3 or more on upper floors
PS others have ONLY 2 from lobby to roof
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What is the minimum height to be considered a
HIRI?
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75 feet
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HIRI for primarily for transacting business will fall under what class?
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Class E also public/civic services fall under “E”
Limited stock
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HIRI falls into 3 types of construction and what are their years?
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heavy before 1945
medium 45-68
light after 68
PS just remember the middle #’s
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T/F HIRI heavy weight construction u would find plenum?
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No plenum
No core
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What type of HIRI building has steam heat, no central AC and exterior windows do open?
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Before 45 Heavy Weight
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HIRI, what type building has lack of compartmentation
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Light weight after 68
PS used spray on fire proofing
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In light weight HIRI buildings there is a major flaw what is it?
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6”-12” space in exterior walls which requires add.
fire stopping.
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Where would u find extensive plenums in HIRI?
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Light weight (after 68) and lack fire stopping
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What type building would u find extensive core construction?
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HIRI after 68. Light weight
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HIRI. HVAC has 2 general categories?
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Central- most common,air to more than 1fl.
Non-Central-serves the floor where equipment is
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HVAC are divided into 3 sub-systems?
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processing equipment
supply
return
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On the HVAC where would u find the smoke detectors?
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on the returns
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HVAC. What is the room called where they process the air?
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MER
Mechanical Equipment Room
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HIRI Will we find one HVAC unit serving the whole building?
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NO
We usually find a group # of HVAC’S each supplying a group of floors (supply zones)
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HIRI. There are 4 places u find Fire Dampers?
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supply ducts meet supply shaft
pass through a rated partition
air enters RETURN from plenum on each FL.
RETURN air passes a rated partition
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Is return air in the plenum ducted?
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no
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If the HVAC is not turned off automatically, manually shut which side the supply or return?
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Both
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T/F In some HVAC systems the smoke detectors only shut down the return side?
False supply side
| u have to manually shut the return
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Place the HVAC in the non circulating mode:
_____ all outside air dampers.
_____ all mixing valves
_____ all exhaust dampers
Open
Close
Open
PS everything to the outside we open up
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T/F After we determine the fire floor turn on the SUPPLY to HVAC, to the building except the floor where the fire is?
False
do not turn on the FIRE AREA.
? i assume they mean the floor above also?
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HVAC has fusible links that are rated approx. ____
| above Max normal temps.
50 degrees
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T/F HVAC Once a fire damper closes it must be Manually opened.
True
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T/F Local Law #5 requires product of combustion ionization device OR a COMBO of approved smoke detecting device AND fixed temp thermostatic device.
true
| PS these devices are located on the return on each fl. activation shall stop air into and leaving floor
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Manual fire pumps for the1938 building code the height would have to be?
Over 250'
PS 1968 over 300'
pumps got better with time that is why they go higher in the later years!
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Pump rooms are normally located where?
on the Lowest floor
| cellar or sub-cellar
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Pump room bypass is located on what side of the fire pump?
Discharge side
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AS we know bypass valve should be closed position, if not still start pumps.
on a 8" riser loss would be ____%
on a 6" riser loss would be ____%
25%
45%
These #'s are with bypass open
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Control Cabinet for fire pump are in the shape of a large cube, size varies from ________.
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6x6x6x
8x8x8x (older models)
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How do u start fire pumps?
PS if pumps fail to start then use Emergency Power Lever. push or pull
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ACRO: kansas city starters suck
close KNIFE switch to "ON" position
close CIRCUIT breaker& power on
push START button& pump on
move SELECTOR LEVEL
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Recommended pump pressures start at?
150 psi for floors 1-10 and increase by 50psi every 10 floors
PS the ECC will be the member operating pumps if no engineer
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Pump capacity is usually_____ and most have 2 pumps that are connected in the parallel position.
750gpm
| PS keep both pumps around the same pressure
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T/F Most buildings have 1 manual and 1 automatic fire pump?
False
Most have 2 manual.
Some have 1 manual 1 automatic
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T/F If there is 2 manual pumps start both?
true
| each will have its own control panel
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Fire pumps should be able to deliver a pressure of
| ____ psi at the highest floor outlet?
50psi
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Fire pump relief valve is required to be set to ____psi above the highest floor outlet.
15 psi
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Primary water supply in HIRI is?
in most operations will be FD engines
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In HIRI what is the Rule of Thumb when talking about water supply?
separate engine supplying system for each handline in operation
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HIRI CFR engine takes what tools?
All CFR equipment and forcible entry tools
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T/F A 2nd alarm is transmitted for visible fire OR smoke coming through the skin of the building or when a serious fire verified?
true
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What is the location in a HIRI of these ladders
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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1st/2nd fire fl
3rd floor above
4th operate on upper floors/search attack stairs
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HIRI What is the preferred method of evacuation of people?
Fire tower if they have one.
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HIRI 2nd line is used to?
reinforce/protect 1st line.
protect search/evacuate fire fl.
contain/confine/prevent fire from wrapping around core.
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HIRI During a fire initially what floors need o be evacuated?
Fire Sector
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HIRI, The time of the day will affect what?
ACRO: SRO
status of building systems
response times
occupancy load
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ICS NOTE
Who reports to who, put in proper order:
Supervisors
Directors
Leaders
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Acro: DSL
Directors
Supervisors
Leaders
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HIRI Fire sector supervisor will communicate with his units on what HT channel?
SAE group will communicate with his units on?
FSA manager will communicate with his units on?
Primary tactical
Secondary Tactical
Command Channel
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HIRI Where is the location of Forward Staging Area?
USUALLY 2 floors below Fire
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HIRI The lobby control unit what is there main purpose?
Recall,control,operate elevators.
Search elevators that TERMINATE IN LOBBY
Control access points,direct personnel&occupants
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HIRI What is the main purpose of the systems control unit?
monitor communications system,HVAC and other systems.
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HIRI Who is in charge of transporting equipment by elevator or stairs?
High Rise Support Unit
| PS will report to Forward Staging Area
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HIRI, Where is the staging area located?
OUTSIDE away from the building do not confuse this with the forward staging area.
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HIRI, Who is usually located 3floors below the fire?
Forward Triage Area
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HIRI, Where is the Search&Evacuation located?
2 floors above the fire
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HIRI, How many units will be stationed at the Forward Staging Area?
AT LEAST 3 engines 2 trucks
| PS. 20 scba's
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HIRI, If Officer leaves the ICP who would be the preferable member to command the post?
1st LCC
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HIRI, What does an engine company report to the forward staging area with?
ACRO: MESH
mask& extra cylinder per member
standpipe kit & nozzle
Length of Hose per FF
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HIRI, What does the ladder company report to the forward staging area with?
Acro: METS
Mask& Extra cylinder per FF
Two sets of forcible entry tools& 6'hooks
Search/utility ropes
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HIRI, When encountering a fixed stairwell pressurization system, Should it be turned off or on?
ON
| Do not augment with PPF"s enter in CIDS
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HIRI, When can natural vertical vent start?
Once the fire has been extinguished.
| Doors at the bottom and top will be opened
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HIRI, When does "Stack Effect" becomes noticeable in buildings? (height)
OVER 60
| increases as height of building increases
68
Positive stack effect increases as ______ air temp decreases in relation to _____ temp.
outside
| inside
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Negative Stack occurs when outside temp is above____?
ABOVE 90 degrees
| Cold weather is good for us.
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HIRI T/F Doors at the top must be opened to get the greatest effect of the stack effect?
False
| top and bottom
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HIRI,Can Fire Towers be used as the attack stair?
Not Recommended
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HIRI, Who ensures the Attack is clear of occupants for at
| least 5 floors above the fire?
Fire Sector Supervisor would be an officer at 1st but the 2nd BC takes over.
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HIRI, Who advises the IC as to the need and placement of 2nd line?
Fire Sector Supervisor
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HIRI, Where is the Fire Command Station located?
In lobby near elevator control panel
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HIRI. Where do u find loud speakers?
all floors
all elevators
all stairway enclosures
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HIRI, 2 way comm between the fire command station and Who?
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ACRO: WAMEE
Warden Station
Air Handling Control Rooms
Mechanical Control Center
Elevators& Elevator Machinery Rooms
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HIRI, Floor Warden Station is on each fl.between the exits. What does it consist of?
Phone type handset
visual & audible @ fire command station
2-way voice communications with fire command station.
make announcements on that floor
door painted RED and says "fire emergency-open door to operate"
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HIRI, Manual Fire Alarm stations installed so no point on any floor is more than ______ ft away
200
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HIRI, Activation of Manual Fire Alarm Sending Station will Cause?
automatic tran to FD
Visual&Audible@ fire command station,MCC and regularly assigned location of Fire safety Director.
Alarm on FIRE FL. and FL. ABOVE
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HIRI READ 7.2.5 & 7.3.1
READ
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HIRI T/F Activation alarm in HVAC does everything except the recall of the elevator
True
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HIRI, What would u use to establish hard wire comm between ICP and various fire sectors?
Warden telephone system
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HIRI. Where would u find 2 way communication?
Elevators
Fire pump room
Air handling control center
Mechanical Control Center
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HIRI, What are 1st ALARM general goals?
control elevators, locate fire fl and best access
S&E of fire SECTOR
RECON OF EXTERIOR
Initiate search of uppermost floors& all stairways
(especially Attack)
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HIRI, 1st arriving ladder company gets what info
from Fire Safety Director?
IMPORTANT!
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ACRO:AFEE
ACCESS Stairs serving fire fl
location of FIRE
EVACUATION procedures
ELEVATOR status
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HIRI, 1st arriving ladder PRIOR to leaving lobby MUST do?
| IMPORTANT!
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ACRO: FAME
get FLOOR PLAN (if more than 1 copy)
ACCESS stair keys
MAN ICP
fire area ELEVATORS in fireman service
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HIRI, Due to HVAC and the stack effect smoke can permeate the entire zone up to _____ floors.
25
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HIRI, Who performs prelim inspection of the exterior?
LCC
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HIRI 1st to arrive ladder upon arrival at floor BELOW fire relays what info to ICP?
IMPORTANT!
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ACRO: F-SHLAP
Fire fl
Stairway with Standpipe
Heat/Smoke
Life Hazard
Advancing Engine
Primary Search
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HIRI, Where does 2nd arriving ladder company go?
fire fl to assist in search and evacuation.
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HIRI, Does the 2nd ladder use the same elevator as 1st ladder?
If possible yes.
| If another is used staff with HT member and operate until relieved.
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HIRI, Where does 3rd arriving ladder go to?
floor above fire. try to take elevator that is already in fireman service so not to lose a member
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HIRI. 3rd truck takes what stairs to get to the fl above?
not the attack stairs
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Who determines what stairway for the occupants to take for examination AND EXAMINES ALL stairways and informs ICP?
3rd Arriving truck
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HIRI, 3rd arriving ladder will examine the fl above fire and report to the ICP what?
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ACRO: FACE
FIRE extension
ACCESS stairs
CONDITIONS Heat/Smoke
EVACUATION Status
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HIRI, 3rd truck is having problems clearing the attack stairs who do they notify?
1st arriving truck COMPANY
| Fire sector supervisor/ Fire branch director
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HIRI, Who performs Primary searches on the fl above the fire?
3RD truck
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T/F Notification of missions accomplished is very important to the IC?
False
| missions NOT accomplished.
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HIRI, Who brings an extra cylinder into the building, 1st 2nd or 3rd due?
none of them
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HIRI, 4th truck what are there primary objectives?
Roof Ops
| primary search of TOP 5 Floors
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HIRI, Does 4th truck report in with a extra cylinder per FF?
Yes
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HIRI, How does 4th truck get to the roof?
Blind Shaft Elevator
or
Stairway other than attack
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HIRI, 4th truck gets to the roof area shall report what info to the IC?
IMPORTANT!
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ACRO: COW VU
Conditions in stairs
Occupants
WINDOWS any fire/occupants visible from roof
Ventilation
Unusual conditions
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HIRI, After roof Ops for the 4th truck. What would be they do?
Upper floors of elevator bank serving fire floor.
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HIRI, Greater alarm and special called ladder/engine report where?
ICP in lobby or
lobby control unit or
staging area outside building
in this order!
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HIRI. What info does the 1st arriving engine get from FSD?
| PS remain at ICP until 1st ladder verified location
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ACRO: AFEE
ACCESS stairs serving fire floor
Location of FIRE
EVACUATION Procedures implemented
ELEVATORS Status
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HIRI. 2nd arriving engine officer main task is what?
Provide communication link with Post radio to lobby and fire area until sector/branch established. Be in vicinity of standpipe of 1st line.
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HIRI. When does the 2nd engine officer leave the standpipe outlet?
once correct nozzle pressure is supplied.
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HIRI T/F The 2nd engine stays with the 1st line once it is stretched and operating?
False leave once this is done, to conserve air.
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HIRI. 3rd/4th engines 2nd hoseline is there for what reasons?
PS directed by fire sector supervisor/IC
Reinforce 1st line
protect position of 1st line
protect and search evacuation of fire fl
contain/confine from wrapping around core
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HIRI. Can greater alarm engines be used to assist in search of upper floors?
Yes
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HIRI. T/F grater alarm engines can not be used to transport special tools /equip to the FSA.
False
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HIRI. Units with no specific orders shall bring SCBS, Rolled up lengths and spare cylinders to ______.
lobby area
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High Rise Office Buildings
| Building built before this date are considered HEAVY WEIGHT BUILDINGS?
Before 1945
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High Rise Office Buildings
| Building built between these YEARS required FIRE TOWERS?
Built between 1945-1968
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High Rise Office Building
| Building built after these year have a LACK of COMPARTMENTATION,built on "Q" decking FLOORS and have PLENUM CEILING?
Built AFTER 1968
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High Rise Office Building
Class E
Built AFTER 1968
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Lightweight building
8-10 lbs /cubic ft
HVAC system
CORE construction
"Q" Decking Floors
Plenum Ceilings
LACK of COMPARTMENTATION
FIRE tower NOT REQUIRED
Exterior WALLS are CURTAIN WALLS (glass n metal)
Exterior WINDOWS USUALLY NOT OPENABLE
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High Rise Office Buildings
Class E
Built BEFORE 1945
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HEAVY WEIGHT building
20-23 lbs cubic ft
STRUCTURAL STEEL encased in
CONCRETE/ MASONRY WALLS tied to FLOORS
FIRE TOWER not required UNTIL 1938
No CORE CONSTRUCTION
No CENTRAL A/C usually
EXTERIOR WINDOWS open
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High Rise Office Buildings
Class E
Buildings built btween 1945-1968
MEDIUM WEIGHT building
10-20 lbs cubic ft
FIRE TOWERS REQUIRED
mix of pre 1945 buildings n 1968 characteristics
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High Rise Office Buildings
| What AREA is located TWO FLOORS BELOW the fire?
FORWARD STAGING AREA
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High Rise Office Building
| Where is the FIRE SECTOR located?
FLOOR BELOW the FIRE
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High Rise Office Building
Where are these POST/SECTORS/GROUPS located?
ICP
FIRE SECTOR
FORWARD STAGING AREA
FORWARD TRIAGE UNIT
SEARCH&EVAC GROUP
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LOBBY (ICP)
Floor BELOW the FIRE (FIRE SECTOR)
TWO floors BELOW the FIRE (FORWARD STAGING AREA)
BELOW the Forward Staging Area (FORWARD TRIAGE UNIT)
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FLOOR not served by an ELEVATOR serving FIRE FLOOR
&
At least 5 floors ABOVE the FIRE FLOOR
Is called the
SEARCH & EVAC GROUP
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High Rise Office Buildings
Pump PRESSURES
FLOORS
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
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Floors
1-10 150psi
11-20 200psi
21-30 250psi
31-40 300psi
41-50 350psi
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KEYWORD IS FIRE FLOOR
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High Rise Office Building
| FDNY strategic OPERATING PLAN for HI-RISE FIRES are,in order:
D VEG C
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D determine fire floor
V verify fire floor
E evacuation simultaneously,as soon as possible
G gain control of building system
C confine/extinguish fire
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