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inside truck work
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Forcible entry, horizontal ventilation, primary search, check for fire extension, salvage
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outside truck work
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Laddering, add. Forcible entry, vert. ventilation, salvage, utility control
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fire flow formula
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(L x W)/3 * #floors involved + 25% per exposure
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what is the water supply officer responsible for?
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Determining water source and supply method to provide the necessary water for fire extinguishment
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fire flow
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Expected max amt of water needed to supply various nozzles for control and extinguishment - gpm
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fire load
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Expected max amt of combustibles in a single fire area -structural elements and contents - wt of combustible material per sq ft floor space
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1000/1000 rule
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When flowing 1000 gpm or greater, or when the attack pumping apparatus is 1000ft or greater from the hydrant, a pumping apparatus should be positioned at a hydrant and pump from that hydrant
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most common strategy at commercial structure fires
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Confine the fire to as small an area as possible and to protect exposures (internal/external)
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most effective steps Officer can take towards incident stabilization at commercial fire
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Pumping water into sprinkler system - make sure fire pump is working
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how many RIC SCBAs and air bottles should be with victim?
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2 RIC SCBAs and 3 bottles
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how many RIC SCBAs and air bottles should be with victim?
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2 RIC SCBAs and 3 bottles
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most important size up consideration for parking garage fire
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Enclosed or open
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why observe for signs of smoke and fire on arrival at a parking garage fires?
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Smoke may indicate what floor the fire is on and where the fire attack team should enter the structure
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4 methods for working parking garage fire
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Supplying the sprinkler system, attack hose line with tank water, attack hose line connected to aerial apparatus, attack hose line connected to the standpipe system
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fastest and easiest way to extinguish parking garage fire
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Attack hose with tank water
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what should be used to connect the pumping apparatus to the aerial to use attack hose from the aerial at a parking garage fire?
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50ft section of 3"
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how much water does it take to fill the aerial waterway and hoses
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250 gal
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what does the sound of flowing water indicate when used the standpipe at a parking garage fire?
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Open valve in the system that needs to be closed
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what tools should the 1st pumper deploy at a parking garage fire?
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Hose (rackline, bundle, standpipe hose), extinguisher, forcible entry tools
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what tools should the 1st pumper deploy at a parking garage fire?
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Hose (rackline, bundle, standpipe hose), extinguisher, forcible entry tools
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parking garage fire - what does the 2nd pumper do
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Locate and position near FDC and report location, locate nearby hydrant, flush, ensure operable
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what should aerial bring to fire floor on parking garage fire?
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Forcible entry tools - traffic cones - PPV fan
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@parking garage fire, what should driver do if aerial used as standpipe?
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Remove nozzle - place aerial waterway adapter on - change aerial from rescue to firefighting position before raising it to fire floor - once in position, standpipe tool bag carried up ladder
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what do aerial ff do at parking garage fire?
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Direct and assist vehicles leaving parking structure for fire attack safety
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BC job at parking garage fire?
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Assume Command - ensure method of fire attack clearly communicated
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BC job at parking garage fire?
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Assume Command - ensure method of fire attack clearly communicated
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which method of fire attack not possible in enclosed garage?
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Connecting hose to pumping apparatus
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1st pumping driver should _______when there is a working fire in underground/enclosed garage.
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Supply the sprinkler system FDC immediately
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T/F the ventilation system in an enclosed garage may be used for the removal of smoke.
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True
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T/F the ventilation system in an enclosed garage may be used for the removal of smoke.
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True
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normal response for a parking garage fire assumes _______.
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There is a single vehicle on fire
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when should a parking garage fire be upgraded to a box alarm?
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Several vehicles involved - fire on more than one floor - evidence of fire extending into a connecting structure
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who is required to service the fire protection system after it is used?
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The owner of the structure
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kind
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Describes the apparatus - engine, ladder, etc
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type
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Describes the performance capability - pumpkins apparatus, aerial apparatus, etc
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if the 1st quint performs inside truck, the next arriving company will __________.
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Normally be assigned fire attack regardless of kind and deploy hose lin selected by Quint Company.
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if the 1st quint performs inside truck, the next arriving company will __________.
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Normally be assigned fire attack regardless of kind and deploy hose lin selected by Quint Company.
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If the 1st-in Quint performs fire attack, the next arriving company should _______.
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Normally be assigned inside truck work, position to supply quint, and obtain inside truck equipment from quint
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If the 1st-in Quint performs fire attack, the next arriving company should _______.
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Normally be assigned inside truck work, position to supply quint, and obtain inside truck equipment from quint
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on high-rise fires, a quint should respond as an _______.
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Aerial
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where should the pump operator stand if the quint's aerial ladder is raised?
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Slide out platform to prevent electrocution if wires are contacted
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2 modes of operation for a light box
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Investigative - defensive
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2 modes of operation for a light box
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Investigative - defensive
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reasons to immediately upgrade a light box to a full box
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IDLH atm must be entered for offensive attack - occupied structure is involved in fire or is directly exposed to fire - Command determines that incident will. OT be quickly brought under control with assn-ed resources
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reasons to immediately upgrade a light box to a full box
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IDLH atm must be entered for offensive attack - occupied structure is involved in fire or is directly exposed to fire - Command determines that incident will. OT be quickly brought under control with assn-ed resources
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high-rise procedure shall be utilized for any structure of how many stories?
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5 or more floors above grade
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when should a high-rise alarm be upgraded to a multiple alarm?
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Evidence of fire on arrival or any time during investigation
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when should a high-rise alarm be upgraded to a multiple alarm?
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Evidence of fire on arrival or any time during investigation
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what hi-rise buildings do the International Fire Code and international building code apply to?
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Those that have occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of FD vehicle access
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what hi-rise buildings do the International Fire Code and international building code apply to?
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Those that have occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of FD vehicle access
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hi-rise complement
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4 eng, 3 aerials, 1 rescue, 2 BC
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hi-rise complement
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4 eng, 3 aerials, 1 rescue, 2 BC
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what are the BC assn. on a first alarm hi-rise fire?
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IC and Div X Supervisor (X = fire floor)
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how is 2 in/2 out accomplished at a hi-rise fire
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2 members stay in Attack Stairwell (outside IDLH)
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how is 2 in/2 out accomplished at a hi-rise fire
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2 members stay in Attack Stairwell (outside IDLH)
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where does the initial attack team respond on a hi-rise fire
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Fire Control Room - to obtain keys, check the fire alarm panel, and obtain plug- in phones
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5 locations for size-up reports at a hi- rise fire
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Exterior on arrival - # of stories, fire/smoke showing \ Fire Control Room - info from alarm panel \ Fire Attack stairwell - designation of stairwell, smoke cond. of stairwell \. Fire floor - confirmation of floor number , fire/smoke conditions on floor, actions being taken \. Fire room/apartment - room umber, actions being taken
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Where should PPV fans be placed on a hi-rise fire?
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Bottom of the stairwell and 3 floors below fire floor
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What position does the Rescue Officer assume at hi-rise fire?
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Logistics
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What position does the Rescue Officer assume at hi-rise fire?
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Logistics
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what position does the rescue driver assume at a hi-rise fire?
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Systems control unit
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what position does the rescue driver assume at a hi-rise fire?
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Systems control unit
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what activities are Logistics initially responsible for at a hi-rise fire?
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Water Supply, Lobby Control, Systems control
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How should hydrant water supply usually be accomplished at a high rise fire?
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Connecting 2 3" hoses to FDC, then laying out to nearby hydrant - additional 3" hoses are then added to supply all FDC inlets
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If sprinkler or standpipe system requires 225psi or more, how should water supply to the FDC be established at a high rise fire?
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Utilizing threaded 3" supply hose and 2 pumping apparatus in tandem pumping operation
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If sprinkler or standpipe system requires 225psi or more, how should water supply to the FDC be established at a high rise fire?
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Utilizing threaded 3" supply hose and 2 pumping apparatus in tandem pumping operation
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Who should personnel assigned to check the operational readiness or the fire pump report to?
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Report findings to Command and hen report to Systems Control Unit
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T/F - CO can't build up in basements because it's lighter than air. SCBAs do not need to be worn.
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False
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Who assumes Lobby Control Unit?
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4th engine on 1st alarm
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Where should lobby control be stablished?
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Lobby or other location within structure where ingress and egress can be controlled
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Where should lobby control be stablished?
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Lobby or other location within structure where ingress and egress can be controlled
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Who is responsible for Systems Control activities until the arrival of a rescue?
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Lobby Control
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Who is responsible for Systems Control activities until the arrival of a rescue?
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Lobby Control
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Who will be Recon Group at a high rise fire?
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2nd arriving aerial
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What is Recon responsible for at a high rise fire?
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Ops above fire floor ( search for occupants and check for fire extension)
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which stairwell should Recon use to respond above the fire floor?
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Evacuation stairwell
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T/F - Special consideration should be given to the area in the Attack Stairwell above the fire floor by Recon.
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True
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T/F - Pressurization of stairwells is preferred over vertical ventilation.
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True
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T/F - Stairwell in Austin are usually pressurized from the top down and smoke May bank to landings in stairwell above fire floor.
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False - May bank to landings below fire floor
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Who assumes Interior Staging at a hi-rise fire?
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3rd aerial
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When should Staging only be established outside of the structure on a hi-rise fire?
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Incidents reported on the 3rd floor or below
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What 3 stations should be set up in interior staging at a high-rise fire?
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Div X staging, Div X rehab, Div X reserve equipment
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What should ATC/EMS units be assigned as upon arrival at a high-rise fire?
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Medical group
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Which support personnel should respond to all multiple alarm incidents?
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On-call Command Staff and Incident Support Team (IST)
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Upon arrival at a high-rise fire, the on-call Prevention Inspector should be assigned to?
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Systems Control Unit
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Upon arrival at a high-rise fire, the on-call Prevention Inspector should be assigned to?
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Systems Control Unit
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Upon arrival at a high-rise fire, Department Engineers should be assigned to the _______ as ________.
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Planning Section, Technical Specialists
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At a high rise fire, the 3rd and 4th arriving BCs are assigned as _____ and _______.
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Operation Section Chief, Planning Section Chief
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At a high rise fire, the 2nd Rescue Captain will assume _____.
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RIC Group Supervisor
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What are the duties of the RIC Group Supervisor?
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Respond to Interior Staging, request at least one company as RIC team, identify the best location for RIC, report when RIC is established
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Who assumes Exterior Staging Manager?
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Officer from 1st engine on the 2nd alarm
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When are Backup, Evacuation Group, Safety Officer, and PIO assigned on a high-rise fire?
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2nd alarm
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What positions are filled on a 3rd alarm high rise fire?
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Logistics Support Branch/ Medical Unit, Ground Support Unit, Resource Unit, Technical Specialist
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At a 3rd alarm high rise fire, an _________ may be assigned Logistics Chief and the 1st Rescue Captain may become ________.
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IST member, Support Branch Director
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What does the Ground Support Unit do?
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Transfers equipment from Incident Base up to Interior staging
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What rate are personnel assigned to Ground Support Unit?
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1 person per 2 floors
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What does Resource Unit do?
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Assists Planning Section Chief with tracking companies and ensuring accountability
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What events would necessitate a 4th alarm on a high-rise fire?
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Fire attack necessary on multiple floors or with multiple patients
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What ICS positions may be necessary on a 4th alarm high-rise?
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Fire Branches with Divisions based on floor assignments and Groups based on fx, Medical Branch (Treatment unit,Transport group), Air Ops branch (Helicopter Coordinator, Helispot Manager), Situation Unit
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What does Situation Unit do?
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Assists Planning Chief prepare, post, and disseminate situation status info
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When should companies from Staging switch to primary radio channel?
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Only after given an assignment to a Division or Group
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At a high-rise fire, when should Logistics switch to the alternate radio channel?
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Upon upgrading to a 2nd alarm
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When should an additional set of radio channels be requested at a high-rise alarm?
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Upon upgrading to a 4th alarm (for use by Command, CSG, etc)
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What equipment brought for equipment pool inside high-rise should be given priority? (hint - 4 things)
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Standpipe hose and equipment, spare air bottles, hand lights, and forcible entry tools
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What is. the rule of thumb regarding companies in Interior Staging?
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Have 2 companies in reserve for each company committed to fire attack - one Engine company held in reserve at Exterior Staging
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T/F - Buildings less than 75ft are not required to have the same fire protection systems and features as a true high-rise building.
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True
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What are the differences between a true high-rise and a building less than 75ft?
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Fire alarm sounds on all floors, fire pump may not be able to supply pressure for standpipe ops, no Fire Control Room (?), no public address system(?), no stairwell pressurization system (?)
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On what floors does a fire alarm sound in a true high-rise?
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Fire floor, floor above, floor below
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