Resources For Hi-Rise Fires Flashcards
On a high-rise fire who is responsible for identifying and verifying the fire floor?
The first engine officer
What is the responsibility of the first engine company on a high-rise fire?
Park in proximity to the building but do not block access for other apparatus
View as much of the structure as possible
Determine the number of floors of the high-rise
Take note of wind direction and strength
Bring rapid entry keys and retrieve building keys in the fire control room
Abandon the rig all personnel should proceed to the lobby to continue size up. Ascertain as much information as possible by gathering information from building occupants building employees in the fire control systems
Verify the location and extent of the fire
Any evacuation that has started needs to be reported to command. Also the status of elevators and HVAC system needs to be checked and communicated
If smoke is found in the lobby personnel must determine what?
If the fire is located on the lobby level or possibly on a floor below or an elevator pit
Elevators that are you equipped with fire service controls should be checked for what before using?
Smoke
Fire
Water
If smoke and heat or encountered in the stairwell personnel must determine what?
It’s origin before continuing upstairs
When arriving to the fire floor the truck or rescue squad should do what?
Start reconnaissance
Locating and identifying the extent of the fire
When arriving to the fire location the first engine crew should be prepared to do what?
Connect to the standpipe outlet. But must be disciplined enough to be able to relocate to a different stairwell once the exact location of the fire is determined
What area should be confirmed clear of building occupancy prior to starting the fire attack if at all possible?
The attack stairwell should be checked for occupants above the fire before opening the door to the fire floor
What are the responsibilities of the second engine company?
Establish water supply
The remaining crew reports to the Firefork to assist the first engine and placing the first hoseline in service
The officer shall obtain keys and check the status of the fire control station or annunciator panel to note any changes that may have occurred since the first engine checked and proceeded to the location of the
Be ready to advance their own line onto the fire floor as a second attack line or back up line
Who from the second engine should be stationed at the standpipe outlet in the stairwell as a rescue team?
The officer and firefighter from the second engine
What are the responsibilities of the third arriving engine?
Established water supply to the second FDC. If no other FDC’s the entire crew goes to the fire floor
View the opposite side of the structure from where the first engine position. Take note of smoke fire location, number of floors, conditions evident, and persons in distress and reported via radio
Proceed to the floor above the fire to work with the second truck company and checking for extension and for occupants
What are the responsibilities of the fourth engine?
Park away from the building
The entire crew proceeds to the attack stairwell one floor below the fire floor as the RIT.
If the fire in a high-rise is below grade the RIT should position where?
Outside the IDLH However in close proximity and of the fire for this may be one floor above the fire floor but not below the fire floor
What are the responsibilities of the fifth engine company
Report directly to the command post and assume lobby control
Where should the first truck position?
Side Alpha unless fire location can be readily identified if so then the truck should park on the fire side of the building
