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What is the primary role of the Incident Commander (IC) in establishing communication during a high-rise emergency?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the pumper captain during high-rise operations?
Which task is essential for the truck company during high-rise fire operations?
What is required for a firefighter operating an additional elevator car during an emergency?
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Why is it necessary to place all elevators into fire service mode during an emergency?
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Which is an important step in managing civilian traffic during a high-rise fire emergency?
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What is the purpose of securing a list of persons requiring special assistance in a high-rise building?
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What is a primary responsibility of maintaining the fire/communication command panel?
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What is the initial action regarding elevators when responding to a highrise fire?
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During a fire attack operation, if occupants are found in the fire attack stairwell above the fire floor, what must be done?
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What should be done if additional resources are needed during the top-down stairwell search?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Evacuation Group upon assignment in a highrise fire scenario?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Fire Attack Group during a highrise fire situation?
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What is the correct procedure regarding the fire attack stairwell during a highrise operation?
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When should the evacuation of occupants be conducted in relation to fire operations?
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What is the primary role of the Incident Commander regarding evacuation procedures?
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What should the first arriving Battalion Chief do upon arrival at an incident scene?
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What is required for personnel using the elevator during a fire response?
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Which statement is true regarding elevator operations when responding to a fire?
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What is the maximum number of personnel allowed in an elevator during an emergency operation?
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How many floors below the fire floor should personnel exit the elevator?
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Which equipment must the operator of an elevator be equipped with during a fire incident?
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What will the Fire Attack Group do if the fire is on the fifth floor or lower?
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What must be ensured before fire personnel can use an elevator at the incident scene?
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What is the first task the Operations Chief must complete upon reporting to the command post?
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At which location should operations be established during a highrise fire response?
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What must the Operations Chief include in the status report obtained from the Fire Attack Group?
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What coordination is essential between Truck companies and the Rapid Ascent Team during a highrise fire?
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When might the Operations Chief need to inform the Incident Commander about attacking a fire from a new front?
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Which of the following is a priority task for the Operations Chief during a highrise incident?
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What is the role of the Fire Attack Group during highrise fire operations?
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How should elevator operations be handled during emergencies in a highrise?
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What is the primary responsibility of the members of the Lobby Control Branch upon assignment?
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What should be done if the conditions in the evacuation stairwell require it?
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Under what condition can the stairwell door to the fire floor be opened?
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Which action should be taken first when the evacuation stairwell conditions are checked?
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What must each member of the Lobby Control Branch bring upon assignment?
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What is the preferred method of ascending to the level below the fire floor in an emergency?
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When forced entry and ventilation is initiated, who must be notified of this action?
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What is one of the key tasks of the Incident Commander during an evacuation process?
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Study Notes
Elevator Usage Procedures
- Elevators are to transport personnel to two floors below the fire floor before returning to the lobby.
- Fire personnel may only use elevators equipped with fire service mode.
- If elevators lack emergency recall, switch to manual control and avoid automatic operation.
- Personnel must wear SCBA and PPE while in the elevator.
- Limit elevator occupancy to six members plus equipment, unless using a freight elevator.
- Personnel are to exit the elevator two floors below the fire floor, designated as Operations.
- Elevator operators must carry forcible entry tools, SCBA, portable radios, and extra air bottles.
- All companies must arrive with a complete set of tools and equipment.
- For fires on the fifth floor or lower, elevators will be recalled, and stairwells must be used for access.
First Arriving Battalion Chief Responsibilities
- Assume Command and establish a command post (CP) at a strategic location for the duration of the incident.
- Manage Lobby Control and place tools conveniently for operational efficiency.
- Track resources and personnel accountability using established systems.
- Ensure fire/communication command panel is staffed.
- Coordinate with the building engineer for HVAC control and fire pump verification.
- Identify individuals needing special assistance, including their locations and points of refuge.
- Retrieve additional floor plans and secure elevator cars in fire service mode.
- Ensure all elevators are accounted for and direct operations for additional elevator cars if necessary.
General Operational Guidelines
- Control civilian traffic flow in the main lobby and utilize stairwell fire telephones for communication.
- Ascend elevators only two floors below the fire floor unless alternate elevators service upper floors.
- Perform a top-down search of the fire attack stairwell; notify Operations if additional resources are needed.
- Safely escort building occupants from the fire attack stairwell to secure locations.
- Advise when occupancy is found above the fire floor and delay fire attack until all persons are evacuated.
- Initiate forcible entry and ventilation based on instructions from the Incident Commander (IC).
Evacuation Group Responsibilities
- Report to the Incident Commander and be ready to assist with evacuation in the stairwell.
- Use elevators only to transport to two floors below the fire floor unless specific elevators serve upper floors.
- Conduct top-down searches of the evacuation stairwell and check conditions for safe evacuations.
- Avoid opening the stairwell door to the fire floor unless necessary for rescues; inform the IC if this occurs.
- Initiate forcible entry and ventilation as directed by the IC.
Lobby Control Branch Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain Lobby Control upon assignment and bring necessary tools and an extra air bottle.
- Confer with the Incident Commander to align operational objectives.
- Remaining highrise response companies will wait in Level 1 Staging until assigned tasks by the IC.
Operations Chief Role
- Report to the command post and gather vital information before establishing Operations two floors below the fire floor.
- Engage with the Fire Attack Group for a status report covering fire floor verification, stairwell identification, actions taken, and issues needing attention.
- Provide the IC with detailed progress reports regarding evacuation and potential secondary fire attacks.
- Coordinate personnel relief and assess needs for support and rehabilitation.
- Manage search and rescue operations and inform the IC when ventilation can safely commence, often a joint effort with Truck companies and the Rapid Ascent Team.
- Initiate salvage operations as part of overall incident management.
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This quiz covers the essential procedures for using elevators during a fire emergency. It emphasizes the guidelines that personnel must follow, including when elevators can and cannot be used. Understanding these protocols is crucial for safety in emergencies.