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What is the main concern at high-rise fires?
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The presence of endangered occupants.
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Becuase of the inherent limitations in evacuating a high-rise building coupled with the fire protection and construction features, the IC will generally adopt a "_________" strategy.
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"protect in place" strategy
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What type of strategy is generally the mode of operation at high rise fires, unless the fire has already progressed to a point of structural instability.
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An Offensive strategy
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What are the search priorities in high-rises with enclosed hallways and stairwells?
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*The fire floor.
*The floor above the fire floor. *The top floor. *The floors between, starting at the upper most. *Any floor below the fire that contains smoke. *The outside perimeter. |
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What should companies bring with them, if they are assigned to check the upper floors in a high-rise fire?
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A Carbon Monoxide gas meter.
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T or F
If the fire floor is tenable, a dry line may be stretched to the fire apartment door and charged just prior to exiting the stairway onto the fire floor. |
True
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Responsibilities of the 1st Ladder company on scene of a high-rise fire.
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They will place the aerial in service or proceed into the building with high-rise equipment.
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Equipment:
Ladder Lt. High-Rise Fire |
TIC (Thermal Imager)
6' Hook Hand Light Hydra-ram |
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Equipment:
Ladder DE High-Rise Fire |
Fire service and elevator keys
Hand Light 6' Hook Water Can |
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Equipment:
Ladder FF High-Rise Fire |
Irons
Rope Bag Hand Light |
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High Rise Responsiblities:
Officer |
Gain entry to the fire area for the attack team and then to engage in primary search.
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High Rise Responsibilites:
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If the assignment is inside the building primary responsibility will involve securing electricity to involved areas and then assisting the crew as needed.
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A primary search without a cooirdinated fire attack will only begin after ....
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A thorough risk/benefit analysis that indicates a high suspicion of trapped occupants in need of immediate rescue.
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Assignments:
1st Arriving Engine High-Rise |
Stretch initial attack line.
Force entry as needed. Find seat of fire. If no other companies are there, remove victims Primary Search and Vent |
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What will have the greatest impact upon the outcome of a fire?
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Water Application. Expeditious application of the correct fire flow, in the proper form, to the correct location during initial fire ground operations.
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If you are the 2nd Engine at a high rise and the building has a dry standpipe, or if there is a lack of water in the standpipe, what do you do.
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Assume the duties of the thrid incoming engine. (water supply)
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Assingments:
Second Engine High-Rise Fire |
The entire crew shall remain toghether and be in full turn out gear and proceed to the building with High-Rise equipment and flashlights.
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Tool Assignments:
Lt. Second Engine High-Rise |
TIC
Hand Light 75' sec. 1 3/4" hose or 50' sec. of 2 1/2" hose. Rescue Rope Bag. |
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Assigments:
Third Engine High-Rise |
Locate and secure a water supply to the building.
The crew will locate the sprinkler/standpipe connection. Supply the FDC |
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Elevator Use. What is the "Lucky Seven" Rule.
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Fire on 6th floor or below, use stairs.
Fire on the 7th floor or above, use the vader. |
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When assending in an elevator what should you do?
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Stop every three floors to check on conditions.
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How do you check the fireman's service on an elevator.
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This is done by going to the second floor and testing the fireman's service mode operation.
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