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High rise operations shall be instituted on building with ___ or more stories
4 stories or more
How many minutes per floor for ascent
2 minutes per floor
Upon arrival, how many minutes should it take to establish key ICS positions and gather tools to take aloft
4 minutes to establish key ICS positions and gathering tools and equipment, 2 minutes per floor for ascent
Average dispatch, turnout, and travel times for 1st due engine on a high rise
7:30
Average dispatch, turnout, and travel times for 2nd due equipment on a High rise
12 min
Average dispatch, turnout, and travel times for 3rd due equipment on a High rise
15 min
How long do we expect to have 2 units in place, on the 20th floor of a HR fire
60 minutes
-12 min for 2nd due
-4 min each to gather equipment
-2 min per floor for ascent
Average High rise in this country average ___ floors, and require ___ personnel to control in the event of a fire
Between 8 - 20 floors, require 250 people to control
How many companies need to be staging for every company on the fire floor
3 companies in STAGING per company thats on the FIRE FLOOR
How many companies need to be in base
2 companies in base for every company thats in STAGING
HIgh rise level 1 (221)
-2 Engines
-2 Trucks
-1 BC
High rise level 2 (3213 HAAND)
-3 Engines
-2 Trucks
-1 USAR
-3 BC's
-HIT 25
-Air 31
-Arson investigator
-Notify duty chief and PIO
-Duty mechanic
High rise level 3 (6311 AMA)
-6 Engines
-3 Trucks
-1 USAR
-1 BC
-Admin personnel respond
-Request mutual aid
Requests for above a level 3 for SJFD
Standard structure alarm assignment
Recommended request for SC county mutual aid
-1 Task force of trucks
-2 Strike teams of engines
-Additional chief officers
The IC for a High rise arrives OS. What are the responsibilities initially
-Responsible for overall management of the incident
-Plans and directs the overall strategy for controlling the incident
-Establish the organizational structure approves the ordering and releasing of resources
-During the initial phases, will carry out the functions of 4 positions in the ICS system
Operations, Plans, Logistics, Safety
Command staff - Safety Officer responsiblities
-Develop and recommend measures for assuring personnel safety
-Assess and/or anticipate hazardous and unsafe situations
-One safety officer per incident, but you can have assistants
-Can exercise authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts
Command staff - PIO responsibilities
-Responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel and to other appropriate agencies
-One PIO per incident, but you may have assistants
-Determine from the IC if there are any limits on the information release
-Conduct media briefings
Command staff - Liaison officer responsibilities
-Contact person for the personnel assigned to the incident by assisting of cooperating agencies
(these are personnel other than those on direct tactical assignment or involved in a unified command)
-One liaison officer per incident
-Contact point for agency representatives
Name the general staff for the High rise ICS (FLOP)
-Finance
-Logistics
-Operations
-Planning
Where are level 1 T cards turned in
To the IC
Were are level 2 T cards turned in
Lobby control
Where are level 3 T cards turned in
Base
What are the responsibilities of the FIRST arriving engine company on a High rise event
-Identify as a high rise incident and assume IC
-Check the alarm system and annunciator panel
-FE will connect to the standpipe and sprinkler system
-CA and FF will identify the stairwell being used to go aloft
-Check 2 floors below the fire for suitability for STAGING
-Make a visual evaluation of the fire floor, the floor above and the floor below
-Coordinate with other units assigned to fire attack
-Connect one floor below the fire and initiate attack/hold with at least 100' of 2.5" line
-Give a complete report to the incoming IC
What are the responsibilities of the SECOND arriving engine company on a high rise event
-CA and FF's will take required equipment and proceed to fire floor to assist attack/hold operations
-FE assigned to assist in establishing a continuous water supply
-CA will advise IC with situation updates and crew movement
What are the responsibilities of the First arriving Truck or USAR company
-Assume lobby control and water supply officer
-Assign FE to assist with pumping operations
-Ensure all fire protection systems are continuously supplied supplied with water, standpipe should be supplied first
-Utilize FE's and apparatus from first arriving engine companies to establish the water supply to the fire protection systems as needed
-Contact the building engineer and ensure all fire suppression systems are working
-In the event of a standpipe failure lay lines up stairwells or consider using an aerial as a waterway
How many independent water supplies are desireable on a HR event
2
What is the equipment that the 1st in truck company will gather to assist with operations and lobby control
-1 extra SCBA bottle per FF
-1 Utility rope bag
-Building intercom handset and keys from the lock box
-Portable radios and cell phone
-Tools and tape
-High rise bag and flashlights
2nd in truck company responsibilities on a HR fire
-Cursory check of each floor to the roof checking for extension and rescue problems
-Duct tape door locks open for subsequent companies
-Personnel not assigned to search need to assist with forcible entry
-CA will provide IC with updates of situations found and crew location
-The crew will bring the same gear as 1st truck, plus a 6' pike pole, an axe, a lifeline, a resuscitator bag, and extra search keys
Responsibility of 1st arriving chief on a HR fire
-Assume IC
-Determine location of base
-Assess the situation adn order resources as needed
-Identify stairways to be used by FD, evacuation, smoke removal
-Will determine a suitable location for base (at least 200' from the building)
Who will function as the first 4 IC positions intially on a HR fire. Name the positions
The IC will assume all positions by himself.
Positions are safety, Ops, planning, logistics. As the incident progresses, the general staff postitions are filled first
When a level 2 is called, as a 2nd chief arrives OS, what will occur
The first arriving chief (IC) will pass command to the 2nd arriving chief and in turn become the OPS chief
After becoming the OPS chief, what is he to do
Ops chief will then enter the building with a high rise bag, a cell phone, then set up Operations near the staging area
Responsiblilties of the first arriving engine company on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Assume staging manager/rehab officer
-This company will NOT carry up extra bottles as they will already be carrying O2 and water bottles for rehab
-Carry required equipment aloft
-Report to the Operations chief
Responsibilities of the 2nd arriving engine company on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Report to staging manager two floors below the fire
-Carry required equipment aloft
Responsibilities of the 3rd arriving engine company on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Report to staging manager
-Carry required equipment aloft
Responsibilities of the first arriving truck/USAR company on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Report to staging manager
-Carry equipment aloft
Responsibilities of the 2nd arriving truck company on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Assume BASE manager
-Establish BASE at a location agreed upon with the IC
Responsibilities of the 3rd arriving truck company on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Report to lobby control
-Assist with lobby control duties
Responsibilities of HIT team on a level 2 of a HR fire
-Report to base for accountability
-CA to assume planning section chief
-Set up the T card system, situation unit (SIT STAT), resource unit (RE STAT)
-If hit is unavailable, IC will assign another company or BC ASAP
Responsibilities of the first arriving BC on the level 2 of a HR fire
-Assume IC OUTSIDE the building
-Assume logistics section chief
-Manage lobby control, water supply, base, stairwell support, medical unit, and communications.
-Logistics section chief is normally in base area, but responsibilities may require mobility
-Responsible for portable radios, spare batteries,, and the buildings sound powered system
-Assess the situation, order additional resources as needed via IC
Responsibilities of 3rd arriving BC on a level 2 HR fire
-Report to base for accountability and assignment
Who is responsible for the management of all operations directly applicable to the primary mission
Operations chief
Who is responsible for the implementation of the assigned portion of the IAP
Branch director
Who assigns specific work tasks to division/group supervisors
Branch director
Who does the branch directors report to
Operations chief
Who do the division or group supervisors report to
Operations section chief or branch director if established
Define Division operations
Divisions operate in a specific geographic area of the emergency
In a HR building, how are divisions identified
Usually by the floor they are operating on
Define group operations
Groups carry out a specific function at the site of an emergency
Are groups defined or bound to a specific area
No, they can operate throughout the incident (moving from division to division)
Staging area manager (SAM)
responsibilities
-Manage all activities within staging
-Establish staging area layout
-Determine any support needs for equipment, feeding, sanitation, security
-Establish a check in procedure
-Advice OPS when reserve levels reach minimums
-Establish a REHAB area
Where is staging located on a HR fire
Minimum 2 floors below the fire
When setting up staging what are some considerations
-Determine the best access for travel to the fire floor
-Determine the most advantageous location for RIC
-Prioritize the stockpiling of equipment
-Check in and Check out are both for staging and rehab
-Select a large open area capable of accomodating several companies and lots of equpiment
-SAM will advise companies of their assigned radio channel and assignment prior to leaving staging
As a staging manager, how many companies in reserve do you need for every company working on the fire floor
3
Who is in charge of REHAB at a HR fire
SAM until a rehab officer is assigned
Any officer who feels his crew needs rehab shall make a request via their ___
Supervisor
Whats the two air bottle rule
45 minutes of working time is recommended as an acceptable level prior to mandatory rehab
Who determines the level of resources necessary for operational activities, logistical activities and reserves
Logistics section chief
Who does the logistics section chief report to
The IC
Who manages and coordinates the activities of lobby control, water supply, BASE, stairwell support and communications
Logisitics section chief
Where is the operational location for the logistics officer normally located
Normally this will be base, but may have to become mobile
Who does lobby control report to
Logistics section chief
Name all the responsibilities of lobby control
-Notify the IC of the number of floors in the building
-Access information from the fire control room
-Determine if the built in fire protection systems are operating
-Access lock bos for building inventory plan, elevator, and stairwell keys
-Control vertical access of personnel via known safe routes
-Use ICS 201 to document personnel entering building
-Identify stairwell for FD use, evacuations
-Recall and determine the location of all elevators
-Operate the elevators - when determined to be safe
-Elevators shall not be used until it is determined that shafts are not threatened and there will be no disruption of electrical power
-Control the air handling systems
-Shut down the air handling system
-Consider the use of HVAC system in post 1974 buildings
-Coordinate the moving of supplies beween base and staging
-Building engineer contact
-Assume the duties of water supply officer until delegated
-Ensure civilians move directly away from the building a minimum of 200'
-Establish equipment stockpiling areas proximate to their anticipated route of ascent
-Coordinate with staging and base to prioritize movement of personnel and equipment
Who is responsible for ensuring water flow from the street to the fire floor
Water supply officer
Who confirms the operation or non operation of firefighting systems within the fire building
Water supply officer
Who provides water to the standpipe and sprinkler systems
Water supply officer
Class 1 standpipe
2.5" dry standpipe
Class 2 standpipe
1.5" wet standpipe
Class 3 standpipe combination system
1.5" wet standpipe for occupants, 2.5" wet standpipe for FD
Combined standpipe system
2.5" wet standpipe and automatic sprinkler system
Buildings of 6 or more stories will require ___ pumping
Relay pumping
When buildings firefighting systems have failed, how do you provide a water supply
Using hose and the stairwells
Define a class 1 standpipe system
Dry standpipe system without a directly connected water source and equipped with 2.5" outlets for use by FD
Define a class 2 standpipe system
Wet standpipe system providing 1.5" hose lines for the occupants of the building until FD arrival. The placement of the hose cabinets is designed so that all portions of the floor are within 30 ft of a nozzle attached to 100 ft of hose
Define a class 3 standpipe system
Combination system connected to a water supply and providing for both use by the building occupant (hose cabinets) AND 2.5" outlets for the FD
Define a combined standpipe system
A system of piping which provides water for 2.5" outlets for the FD and water for the sprinklers
Base for a HR event is basically ___
Staging on the ground
Who establishes base
The second arriving truck on a level 2 - who then reports to the logistics chief
Where is base going to be located
At least 200' from the building
How many companies are held in reserve at base
Normally 2 companies in BASE for each company held in STAGING
Stairwell support reports to ___
Logistics chief
Stairwell support main responsibilities
-Coordinate and transport equipment via the stairwells
-Move equipment from lobby to staging
Stairwell support recommends that you need __ member for every ___ floors
1 member for every 2 floors
Stairwell support recommends ___ member teams
2 member teams
Planning section chief responsibilities
All planning aspects at a HR incident
What are all the planning aspects at a HR incident
Collect information about the current situation, the probable outcomes of specific incident events, and alternative strategies and control operations
Who produces the IAP
The planning section chief
What are the considerations to be taken when producing the IAP
-Resources
-Situation status
-Situation predictions
-Weather
-Communications
-Environmental impact on FD and evacuees
-Containment/control operations
-Predict possible growth of the incident and future resources needed
-Accountability for all resources on the scene
Air OPS branch director responsibilities
-Answer to ops chiefs
-Ground based, prepares air ops portions of IAP
-Also responsible for helicopter OPS
Aerial recon officer (SJFD only - Air one)
-Answers to air ops branch director or OPS chief
-Must be airborne; spread of fire, life safety issues, access info and any other info that would help control incident
How are Divisions ID'd
By the floor they're operating on
How are groups ID'd
By the function they are performing (when completed, groups are available for reassignment)
Roof division for HR incident
-Responsible for all OPS on the roof
-May be required if helicopter rescue or air ops are used
-Can open stairwell or elevator doors for ventilation
Rescue group for HR incident searches on which floors
Fire floor and ever floor above it
Rescue group responsibilites
Rescue, shelter in place, and / or evacuate persons in the building
Rescue group is to bring non ambulatory folks to the stairwell - who then assists
Stairwell support
When evacuating tenants via a designated stairwell, what do we need to tell Lobby control
# of evacuees
What do you do with all occupants that have made it to the evacuation area
Conduct a roll call and hold them in the evac area until IC releases them
Ventilation group works with which chief
Logistics chief
How do you ventilate a HR building
Use a stairwell thats NOT being used for FD personnel or evacuations
Can you use an HVAC system to ventilate
Yes, but you must know the type of HVAC system and the location of the controls
Salvage group considerations
-Determine # of salvage covers needed
-Check for toilets and sinks to empty water vacs
Elevator group considerations
-Determine status of all elevators that didn't return to ground floor when recalled by lobby
-Check each elevator for victims, report to OPS chief
What are the 5 goals of a High Rise incident
-Assess the situation, request additional resources, gather equipment to take aloft within 4 minutes of arrival
-Place one 2.5 inch line to attack/hold the fire, allow 2 min per floor to ascent
-Establish key ICS positions
-Place 4 engines and 2 trucks on the fire floor in alloted time
-Provide for safety of fire personnel and the public