OPM 700 Flashcards
(39 cards)
On high-rise fire, A hazard zone shall be established ____ around the building
200 ft
the ______ of the first arriving engine, dressed in full bunker gear with SCBA, equipped with a portable radio and Knox Box Key, shall proceed to the building lobby and establish lobby control.
driver
Always take the elevator ___ floors below the incident and walk up the rest of the way.
2
If fire has already extended into an interior hallway, fire officers should seriously consider _______________
the deployment of a backup line prior to fire attack
Driver Operators conducting pump evolutions within 100 feet of a building with a confirmed fire shall:
wear helmet and bunker coat at all times.
The _______ should ascend to the top of the stairwell looking for and opening any roof hatches for vertical ventilation.
ladder company
Personnel assigned to stairwell support should station themselves on ________ and if conditions allow, remove their bunker gear to reduce heat stress.
every other floor
During extended firefighting operations above a third floor, a ______ may be required.
Base Staging Area
The Base (radio designation) should be established ____ below the fire floor.
two floors
The base area shall be used to stage:
extra SCBA bottles and equipment, rehab firefighters, medically evaluate firefighters, and possibly triage victims.
On High rise fire, (RIT) should be designated as quickly as possible and
deployed to:
the stairwell of the floor immediately below the fire floor.
Unless otherwise directed by Command, the _____________ should assume RIT duties
third arriving engine company
On high rise fire, the first arriving engine and rescue shall bring the following:
Officer - hand light, elevator keys, utility line
FF (eng) - high rise kit
FF (res) - extend-a-bag, handlight
FF (res) - rabbit tool and irons
On high rise fire, the first arriving ladder shall bring the following:
Officer - hand light, elevator keys, irons
Driver - pike pole, utility line
FF - rabbit tool, 2 spare SCBA bottels
On high rise fire, second arriving engine and rescue shall bring the following:
Officer - hand light, elevator keys, spare SCBA bottle
FF (eng) - high rise kit
FF (res) - extend-a-bag, handlight
FF (res) - 2 spare SCBA bottles
On high rise fire, third arriving engine (RIT) shall bring the following:
Officer - TIC, search rope, hand light, elevator keys.
Driver - Spare SCBA pack, spare SCBA bottle
FF - irons, spare SCBA bottle
The use of Forced entry into a structure or vehicle should only occur if ______ circumstances exist
“exigent”
an emergency situation requiring swift action to prevent imminent danger to life or serious damage to property
Law enforcement _____ be notified to assist with forcible entry unless a potential scene safety hazard is present or other circumstances dictate their response.
shall not
If forcible entry occurs and no patient or dangerous situation is found:
the police
department should be contacted for assessment and a report.
The Fire Department can assist the proper party engineer in resetting the system; however, the responsibility for its proper continued function rests with _______ and they shall be advised of this responsibility
building management
Fire alarm systems are designed to function in a ______
trouble mode
If the fire alarm in trouble mode occurs in a multiple residential building and a repair cannot be effected, the building management shall be advised by the Incident Commander to ________________
provide a fire watch to patrol the building until the system is repaired and activated.
If a system is malfunctioning in a building that is not normally occupied, such as an office building after normal hours, and the system cannot be restored, it will:
not be necessary to provide a fire watch
The intent of _______ is to gather information and formulate tactical considerations at certain occupancies/buildings within the City prior to the occurrence of an emergency.
Pre-Fire Planning
