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7 Cards in this Set
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Incident Overview |
Prior to 1940s high rise floors were relatively small. Normal fire load 8000 BTUs. Modern High Rises are 75% lighter and can generate as much as 2.5 times the BTUs.
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Evacuation Policy |
Occupants in immediate fire area should first be evacuated to 3 floors below the fire floor or safe environment. Utilize Police to assist in controlling evacuees in the Lobby & preventing re-entry |
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Highrise Tactical Operations & Objectives |
1. Secure and maintain a viable exit stairwell 2. Rescue any immediately threatened occupants 3. Stop the production of life threatening heat and smoke by extinguishing the fire 4. Manage spread of heat & smoke by pressurizing stairwells, controlling HVAC and cross ventilation of fire floor 5. Start property conservation |
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Resource Demand
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200-300 Fire personnel. Major Support effort and Command structure |
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Immediate Priorities by Initial arriving units |
1. Request additional resources 2. Establish Command and Lobby sector. 3. Providing/verifying continuous water supply 4. Support sprinkler system 5. Identify the fire floor 6. Providing life safety of persons in immediate danger |
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Immediate Priorities by Initial arriving units |
7. Obtaining keys from interior lockbox, distribute keys, stair phones & schematics 8. Recalling and assuming control of elevators 9. Assessing stairs, designating firefighting/evacuating stairs 10. Providing for search and extinguishment on the fire floor 11. Providing for firefighter safety, survival, accountability and welfare |
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Initial Attack |
IA should consist of at least 3 Companies |
