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What is the responsibility of the 3rd arriving Truck Company?
What is the responsibility of the 3rd arriving Truck Company?
- Utilize positive pressure fans in all stairwells
- Monitor stairwells and hallways for changing conditions only
- Coordinate with command for occupant evacuation or shelter in place (correct)
- Focus on search and rescue operations on the fire floor
Why should Positive Pressure Fans not be used in buildings with fixed stairwell pressurized systems?
Why should Positive Pressure Fans not be used in buildings with fixed stairwell pressurized systems?
- They are not compatible with aerial apparatus
- They can increase the pressure in the stairwells
- They are less effective in buildings with a pressurized system
- They can cause leakage, reducing pressure in the stair shaft (correct)
What should the Rescue Company do upon reaching the fire floor?
What should the Rescue Company do upon reaching the fire floor?
- Proceed to the roof level
- Evacuate all occupants immediately
- Perform search and rescue operations (correct)
- Engage with Command for further instructions
In which order should the Company perform searches on different floors?
In which order should the Company perform searches on different floors?
What is the purpose of staging positive pressure fans by the 3rd arriving Truck Company?
What is the purpose of staging positive pressure fans by the 3rd arriving Truck Company?
Why should the Rescue Company obtain a set of building keys?
Why should the Rescue Company obtain a set of building keys?
When should Positive Pressure Fans be used in buildings with fixed stairwell pressurized systems?
When should Positive Pressure Fans be used in buildings with fixed stairwell pressurized systems?
What role does the RIC Company have during firefighting operations?
What role does the RIC Company have during firefighting operations?
What does the 3rd arriving Truck Company consider utilizing its aerial for?
What does the 3rd arriving Truck Company consider utilizing its aerial for?
What should the 2nd arriving Chief officer do upon arrival?
What should the 2nd arriving Chief officer do upon arrival?
Why should the Incident Commander designate a Safety Officer during High-rise fires?
Why should the Incident Commander designate a Safety Officer during High-rise fires?
What should Command communicate regarding stairwells during firefighting operations?
What should Command communicate regarding stairwells during firefighting operations?
Why should members avoid using stairwells with vent access or roof access in certain buildings?
Why should members avoid using stairwells with vent access or roof access in certain buildings?
What is the purpose of introducing fresh air at the bottom of a stairway during a fire?
What is the purpose of introducing fresh air at the bottom of a stairway during a fire?
Why is it important for Command to notify Fire Alarm about stairwells?
Why is it important for Command to notify Fire Alarm about stairwells?
What should members consider when selecting an attack stairwell?
What should members consider when selecting an attack stairwell?
