Firefighter Elevator Operations

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According to the Naples Fire-Rescue Department Standard Operating Guidelines, when should a third alarm be requested for a high-rise structure fire?

When there are reports or evidence of a working fire

When there is indication of fire spread to additional units or immediately endangered occupants and/or personnel (correct)

When there is a need for patient treatment and rehab services

When additional specific resources are needed, such as Air units or technical rescue teams

According to the Naples Fire-Rescue Department Standard Operating Guidelines, what does the term 'high-rise structure' refer to?

Any structure eight or more stories in height

Any structure six or more stories in height

Any structure seven or more stories in height (correct)

Any structure five or more stories in height

According to the Naples Fire-Rescue Department Standard Operating Guidelines, who has the authority to deviate from the outlined procedures during a high-rise structure fire?

The Chief Officer in command of the incident (correct)

The Staging Area Manager

The Control West dispatcher

The Incident Commander

According to the text, which division is responsible for verifying the presence of a reliable and continuous water supply to the FDC?

Lobby Division Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the minimum number of personnel required for the 1st due Engine to the fire floor?

Three Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which division should make early consideration for directing incoming crews to positively pressurize stairwells?

Egress/Ingress Protection Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which apparatus is responsible for establishing a RIT team one floor below the fire floor?

2nd due Squad Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about high-rise buildings is most accurate based on the text?

High-rise buildings are tightly sealed. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are sent into remote areas of a high-rise building?

Use the first bottle of water to leave the building immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What should you be cautious of when forcing doors and windows in smoke?

Your back-swing Signup and view all the answers

How should accountability be maintained in high-rise fires?

PASSPORTS should be assigned to the stairwell doors in the Operations Division. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following statements about elevator operation is correct?

Only firefighters trained in elevator operation can operate the cars Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should elevator operators do if smoke is seen under pressure or if there is an accumulation of smoke?

Exit the car and climb the remaining floors Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should elevators be used for occupant evacuation?

If the shaft is made of concrete or masonry Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the initial attack crew do if they cannot attack the fire with a water can, tools, and a TIC?

Deploy a high rise pack on the fire floor Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the order of priority for search crews in a high-rise fire?

Fire floor, Floor above the fire floor, Top floor, Subsequent floors working down from the top Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should search crews do if the hallway means of egress is tenable?

Direct occupants to the designated stairwell or shelter area Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should search crews do if the floor above is not clear of smoke?

Deploy hose lines down from upper landings in the attack stairway Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should firefighters do before ventilating from the floor above?

Determine the direction of any winds Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the formula for calculating the initial pressure for pumping the Fire Department Connection (FDC) in the event of a building fire pump failure?

$Total # \ of \ floors \times 5 + 75psi$ Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the maximum pressure the fire standpipe system should be pressurized to?

50 PSI over the system demand pressure Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should elevators be used during firefighting operations?

When the Firefighter has complete control of the elevator and the shaft is clear of fire, smoke, and water Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be done if the apparatus pump overtakes the building fire pump during firefighting operations?

Advise Command immediately Signup and view all the answers