31 Questions
What is the purpose of this document?
To provide arrival and initial procedures for high-rise incidents
What is the definition of 'Operational Staging' as per the document?
Establishing a base two floors below the fire floor
In the first five minutes, what information should the first arriving unit provide?
Unit establishing the Incident Command (IC)
What should the Incident Commander (IC) do during the first five minutes?
Initiate personnel accountability system
What should the Base area be responsible for?
Maintaining list of equipment and resources
Which task assignment is crucial for mitigating the emergency?
Getting crews in place with water on the fire
What should the Rapid Intervention Crew do before entering an immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) environment?
Position themselves on the staging floor
What is critical for post fire investigations?
Ventilating the area properly
What should be done to achieve maximum useable fire flow from a standpipe?
Re-evaluate and adjust pump pressure based on hose length and size
What is crucial for high-rise incidents according to universal practice?
Maintaining awareness of varying wind conditions
What is the responsibility of the Staging area?
Establishing two floors below the lowest fire floor
What is the role of the Lobby Control in high-rise firefighting operations?
Controlling access to the lobby and elevators, serving as point-of-entry control and accountability, and monitoring fire control/alarm systems
What is one of the responsibilities of the Rescue Company Officer in high-rise firefighting operations?
Remaining in the stairwell, assisting with hose deployment, and retrieving pre-plans and floor plans
What should personnel do if reports of smoke or fire are below the seventh floor in a high-rise building?
Use the stairs to ascend to the floor below the fire floor
What tools and resources should personnel have with them for high-rise firefighting operations?
At least one Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC), utility rope, pressurized water extinguisher, and high-rise kit
What is the recommended number of companies for performing the initial fire attack in high-rise firefighting operations?
At least two companies
What is the main purpose of Operational Staging in high-rise firefighting operations?
To serve as point-of-entry control & accountability
What is a specific responsibility of the Driver-Engineer in high-rise firefighting operations?
1
What equipment should be considered for pressurizing stairwells in high-rise firefighting operations?
What is one of the roles of the Suppression Company Firefighter in high-rise firefighting operations?
What should be used by personnel to check conditions on each floor while ascending to the floor below the fire floor via the attack stairway?
Where should Operations be established in relation to the fire floor in high-rise firefighting operations?
What is the main responsibility of the second due engine during a working fire?
Securing a water supply
Which unit is responsible for establishing a triage/treatment area in case of a fire?
Third due Rescue Company
What is the primary role of the first due Engine and Rescue Company?
Conducting fire attack
What is the responsibility of the second arriving Chief Officer?
Assume Safety Officer role
In a high-rise fire, what should be done if the lowest floor reporting fire/smoke is above seven (7) stories?
Use elevators with caution
What should be done when there are reports of smoke or fire below the seventh floor in a high-rise building?
Use stairs
When should all elevators be recalled to the lobby in case of a high-rise fire?
Immediately after a working fire is confirmed
Which resources will be called upon confirmation of a working fire?
(a) All Chiefs (b) Page On-Call Fire Inspector (c) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (d) Support Services (e) Utilities (f) Second alarm assignment (g) Law Enforcement Representative to the Incident Command Post (h) Building Representative to the Incident Command Post (i) City Building Official to the Incident Command Post
Which units form part of the 1st Alarm Assignment as per standard procedure?
(a) Four (4) Engine Companies (b) One (1) Ladder Company (c) Three (3) Rescue Companies (d) Two (2) Chief Officers (e) Additional Alarm Units (f) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Test your knowledge on key functions during firefighting operations, including size-up, floor layout, RIC placement, utilities security, decontamination area establishment, and adherence to procedures. This quiz also covers the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for responding personnel.
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