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This unit provides access control, entry accountability, routing, and movement control into and inside the structure
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Lobby Control Unit
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As the incident escalates, a separate unit may be established to operate, supervise and coordinate the vital operations of the building systems.
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Systems Control Unit
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A location at least three floors below fire floor where occupants may be rapidly moved from the dangerous areas but not evacuated to the ground level.
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SAFE REFUGE AREA
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The horizontal spread of heat, smoke, and fire gases.
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MUSHROOMING
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The accelerated vertical movement of heat, smoke, and fire gases, by convection, in a high rise building
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STACK EFFECT
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The hi-rise incident requires that the regular concept of stagings areas be modified. The limited access and vertical travel distance of the larger hi-rise buildings requires that a resource staging area be established within the building and that its functions be expanded somewhat. This area should be located two are three floors below the lowest fire floor as long as the atmosphere can be kept clear.
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LEVEL II STAGING AREA
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Resembles a warehouse where firefighting and support equipment are stored in preparation for their use in the incident.
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BASE
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The activity of manually transporting equipment via the stairwell, on a priority basis, from the ground floor to the level II staging area.
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STAIRWELL SUPPORT
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Also known as the "Emergency Response Information Packet".
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FIRE PACK
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Who is responsible for completing the information in the Firepack?
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All owners / managers / operators
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A safety/fire line perimeter around the entire building should be a minimum of how far?
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200 feet
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Hydrants are at approximately ______ intervals.
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300 foot
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TRUE or FALSE
No person of ANY rank shall exit or enter the building without reporting to Lobby Control. |
TRUE
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In a high rise building, what dictates the firefighting operation?
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The building systems.
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________ floors are below the company should use the stairs.
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six (6)
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If a company is to use the stairs to investigate a reported fire in a building, who sets the pace for the group's climb?
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The Company Officer
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A self contained, binder or box that contains information needed for Command and Control of and expanded incident.
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COMMAND PACK
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Where is the "Command Pack" located?
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- carried on all Chief's cars, and all Support Staff vehicles.
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What is the MOST effective yet LEAST desirable method available for hi-rise ventilation?
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Breaking Windows
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Are the NOFD hi-rise operations written as an SOP or an SOG?
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SOG -Standard Operating GUIDELINE
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TRUE or FALSE
Member should know who their immediate supervisor on the scene is and use the chain of command for ALL communications. |
TRUE
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What is the maximum number of members and their equipment that should be in an elevator car?
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six (6)
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If an elevator is used to transport members, which floor should be selected?
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A floor no closer than two (2) floors below the fire floor.
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When is the only time you should take the elevator to the fire floor?
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NEVER! NEVER! NEVER!
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What is a rule of thumb for periodically checking to ensure that an elevator is working properly during an emergency?
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Check at least every five (5) floors
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TRUE or FALSSE
The emergency stop button on an elevator shall not be tested. |
TRUE
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TRUE or FALSE
At a High RIse incident, all of the firefighters assigned to a company should go with the Company Officer. |
TRUE
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Which should the engine apparatus hook to first the sprinklers or the standpipe system?
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Sprinklers, @ 150 psi
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At what pressure do standpipes and associated piping tend to fail?
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250 PSI
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Pumpers should be at least how far from the building for safety?
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200 feet
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Where should Lobby Control be established?
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In a highly visible location, so that entering the building they will be the first person seen.
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Who assumes the duties of the Base Manager if Base is not established?
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The Staging Area Manager
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If the building has no evacuation plans, command shall use whatever resources that are available to evacuate the following areas in this order:
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a) the fir floor
b) 2 floors above the fire floor c) 2 floors below the fire floor d) the top floor |
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Who should report to Lobby Control?
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Every person entering the building reports to Lobby Control.
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Which fire department rank does not have to report to lobby control?
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No person of ANY rank, will enter or exit the incident without reporting to Lobby Control!
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Stairwells can be designated as ________ or ________.
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"Attack" or "Evacuation"
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What is a "Command Pack"?
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A self contained binder or box that contains information needed for command and control of an expanded incident.
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Where is the "Command Pack" kept?
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A Command Pack shall be carried on all Chief's cars and support staff vehicles.
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What is a "Fire Pack"?
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The Fire Pack is an envelope containing pertinent information about the structure or occupancy in which it is located. It is kept in an accessible are approved by a fire official.
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What is a" Level II Staging Area"?
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A resource staging area established within the building.
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Where is a "Level II Staging Area" located?
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Generally located 2 or 3 floors below the lowest fire floor.
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Where is the "Command Pack" kept?
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A Command Pack shall be carried on all Chief's cars and support staff vehicles.
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What is a "Fire Pack"?
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The Fire Pack is an envelope containing pertinent information about the structure or occupancy in which it is located. It is kept in an accessible are approved by a fire official.
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What is a" Level II Staging Area"?
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A resource staging area established within the building.
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Where is a "Level II Staging Area" located?
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Generally located 2 or 3 floors below the lowest fire floor.
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Where is the "Command Pack" kept?
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A Command Pack shall be carried on all Chief's cars and support staff vehicles.
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What is a "Fire Pack"?
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The Fire Pack is an envelope containing pertinent information about the structure or occupancy in which it is located. It is kept in an accessible are approved by a fire official.
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What is a" Level II Staging Area"?
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A resource staging area established within the building.
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Where is a "Level II Staging Area" located?
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Generally located 2 or 3 floors below the lowest fire floor.
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Where should the "Safe Refuge Area" be located?
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At least three (3) floors below the fire floor. (one floor below Level II Staging)
* in extreme conditions it may be on the roof, awaiting helicopter rescue |
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How is a high rise building defined by the city building code?
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"Buildings having floor surfaces used for human occupancy more than 75 ft above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle acess
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What can be done to defend against a lapping fire?
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A - Remove all combustibles from the window where lapping is expected to occur.
B - Lay defensive lines (2 1/2") on floors above the fire floor in advance of the fire. |
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What is the NOFD's policy regarding venting when operating at a high rise office building fire?
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NOFD policy is to shut down the HVAC and fight the fire without venting.
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When should windows in a high rise be broken for venting purposes?
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It should be done as a last resort after being approved by command.
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Why should Base be located away from buildings?
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To provide personnel safety from falling glass and debris.
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