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43 Cards in this Set
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How many floors is considered a high rise structure?
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5 floors or more above ground
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What are the two basic styles of high rise construction designs?
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Centre Core Construction
Centre Hall Construction |
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Describe Centre Core Construction.
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Describe Centre Hall Construction
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As the name implies have offices or apartments that are found on either side of a centre hall. Stairwells are found at the end of the hallways BUT the elevators and utility shafts are centrally located with the building.
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What are the most common stairwell designs encountered? (4) |
Straight run
Scissor run
Return run
Circular stairs |
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Describe Circular stairs.
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Found in high rise structures as a convenience stairway serving two floors occupied by the same tenant. These stairs are not normally part of the egress system for the building.
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What is the difference between a protected and unprotected stairwell?
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An unprotected stairwell is not considered part of the emergency egress system (convenience system).
A protected stairwell is an enclosed fire rated shafts that serve primarily for emergency egress paths for the occupants. |
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When using an elevator, what floor do you get off?
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Exit 2 floors below reported fire floor.
Also, need to test elevator operation by stopping at floor #2. |
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What equipment should you bring in the elevator car? (2) |
Extinguisher
Irons |
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How many FF's can you put in elevator car?
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6
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At what floor, can FF's start to utilize the elevator?
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6th floor or higher
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Define Standpipe System.
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An arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections and allied equipment installed in a building or structure.
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What is the purpose of the standpipe system?
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To shorten the length of supply and fire attack hose lines.
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What is a standpipe?
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The riser portion of the system piping that delivers the water supply for hose connections and sprinklers on combined systems vertically from floor to floor.
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What are the 3 types of standpipe systems?
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Dry System
Wet System Wet/Dry Combination |
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Describe a Dry System standpipe system.
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Not filled with water until needed in firefighting. Used only by firefighters. Must be manually charged by fire department.
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Describe a Wet System standpipe system.
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Filled with water and is pressurized at all times.
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Describe a Wet/Dry Combination System standpipe system.
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Portions of the system are pressured with water and other portions are pressured with air.
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What are the 3 classes of standpipe systems?
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Class I - provides 65mm hose line connections (usually in stairwells)
Class II - provides 38mm hose cabinets that may be used by either occupants or firefighters Class III - provides both a Class I and Class II standpipe system |
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When ascending the building , what should you check on the standpipe system?
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Check for open or damaged standpipe valves (this will ensure necessary pressure)
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Prior to connecting 65mm hose to standpipe, what should you do to ensure no debris/blockage?
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Briefly flush the system
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If the ground level standpipe connection is damaged, what should you do?
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String 65mm hose to nearest interior connection to charge the system
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What are used for responses to High Rise events, SOP's or SOG's?
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SOG's
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What are the main sectors assigned at High Rise Emergency Events? (10) |
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What are the functions of Lobby Control?
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What is the minimal equipment required for Recon sector?
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High Rise Kits
TIC |
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For High Rise events, when might Fire Attack be assigned?
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Based on findings of RECON/LOBBY and size up – smoke showing or working fire
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In what order are floors searched in high rise events? (5)
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1. Fire Floor
2. Floor above fire floor(s) 3. Floor below fire floor(s) 4. Top Floor 5. All other floors, starting with top floor down |
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Describe the marking system used in search and rescue.
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Primary search crew checks rooms/floors using an "X" with a "P" on top (one line at start of search, and a second line once search complete).
The crew doing a Secondary search does the same, but puts "S" on top. |
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Code standards state that how many stairwells provide roof access?
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At least one
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What are some key considerations for the ventilation sector in a high rise structure? (5)
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Where is RIC sector staging?
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2 floors below lowest fire floor
(needs to be separate from general equipment staging area). |
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When can "Shelter in Place" be used in high rise events?
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The location and extent of fire may warrant the occupants NOT in immediate danger to be ‘sheltered in place’.
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What is limited or partial evacuation of a high rise?
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The partial evacuation of occupants on the fire floor and a designated number of floors above and below the fire floor
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Where is Interior Staging Sector established?
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2 floors below lowest fire floor
(must insure sufficient space available for both equipment and manpower). |
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What are some examples of equipment to brought to staging area in high rise event?
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Where is the REHAB sector established?
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Away from the event site and intended to be used for rest
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When do crews rotate through the REHAB sector?
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In cases where SCBA is used, after 2 cylinders or at 45 - 60 minutes intervals.
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How many bags comprises the Hi Rise Kits?
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2
- a red bag (22 Kgs) and a green bag (21 Kgs) |
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What is included in the Red Hi Rise Kit bag? (13)
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1 - Pre-connected, 3m length of 65 mm hose and gated wye
1 - Length 44 mm Hose 1 -Rope Drop Bag 2 - Sprinkler Wedges 2 - Sprinkler Dowels 3 - Door Wedges 1 - Pipe Wrench 1 - Hose key 1 - Uni-Driver 10 - Rubber Door Stops 1 - Recessed Sprinkler Wedge 4 - Markers (Primary/Secondary Search) |
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What is included in the Green Hi Rise Kit bag? (2)
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2 - Lengths of 44 mm hose with attached Akron nozzle
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What is defined as a Walk Up Apartment?
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Considered as an apartment or condo style building that is under 5 stories in height and may not have an elevator.
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What are some considerations with regards to Walk Up Apartments?
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