HR OPS ABOVE THE GROUND FLOOR 83-95

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What is the main function of the Resource Group on the resource floor?

Operating the Casualty Collection Point (CCP)

Storing extra equipment such as SCBA bottles and hand tools (correct)

Assisting with EMS triage of victims

Conducting initial ladder company recon

Who is in charge of rehab and the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) during a high-rise fire?

The USE Group

The Operations Chief

The Resource Group Supervisor

The EMS Supervisor (correct)

What is the purpose of staging interior crews on the resource floor?

To store extra equipment

To conduct ladder company recon

To prepare for firefighting operations on the fire floor (correct)

To provide a hub of operations above the lobby

Which group will bring any victims to the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) on the resource floor?

The USE Group Signup and view all the answers

Where do all crews riding elevators exit during a high-rise fire?

Two floors below the fire floor onto the resource floor Signup and view all the answers

"The Fire Attack Group begins their operation on the floor below the fire". Why is this statement important?

To indicate the starting point of firefighting operations Signup and view all the answers

Which group operates on the resource floor and keeps a unit activity log?

The Resource Group Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is stored on the resource floor during a high-rise fire?

Extra equipment such as SCBA bottles, hose packs, and hand tools Signup and view all the answers

Who will move between the resource floor and the fire floor during a high-rise fire?

The Operations Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a choker tip on the nozzle?

To improve back pressure while reducing reach Signup and view all the answers

In high-rise fires, why is it important to carry Indy Stack tips in the standpipe bag?

To reduce friction loss and increase GPM Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using an MQA or RAM during commercial fires with an open floor plan?

Capability to deliver up to 500 GPM Signup and view all the answers

What should be removed from the MQA or RAM during high-rise operations?

The flow straightener Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge when using an under pumped MQA/RAM?

Reduced GPM output Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be necessary to add a second hose line onto the same standpipe in larger, more involved fires?

To provide additional water supply and firefighting capability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal on the fire floor during hose advancement and extinguishment?

Ensure life safety by searching for victims Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sweeping the floor during hose advancement?

To remove debris and prevent slipping hazards Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for each member to communicate needs to the team during pre-loading of hose?

To coordinate efforts and work together efficiently Signup and view all the answers

During hose advancement, why should distances be used to communicate with the team?

To ensure systematic and coordinated movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of reducing nozzle reaction by gating the bale down halfway when crews become fatigued?

Improved maneuverability when advancing forward Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when using a larger line for high-rise fires?

Potential need for adding a second hose line onto the same standpipe Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gate valve in the standpipe operation?

To make the operation easier and take the hand wheel out of play Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if they find an inadequate flow when setting the pressure with a field adjustable valve?

Adjust the valve as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of flushing the standpipe system prior to any hookup?

To remove any scale in the system Signup and view all the answers

Where should the inline pressure gauge be placed in relation to the elbow in a standpipe operation?

After the elbow Signup and view all the answers

When should firefighters attach the attack hose in a standpipe operation?

After charging the line with water Signup and view all the answers

How should firefighters set the pressure on the line during a standpipe operation?

By slowly closing the gate valve until the desired pressure is reached Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if they are unable to reach the target flowing pressures during a standpipe operation?

Inform the Fire Attack Group Supervisor of the situation and request them to start pumping Signup and view all the answers

In a wet system, what type of debris should be present during flushing of the standpipe system?

Scale only Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Fire Attack Group Supervisor?

Monitors the conditions and the crew during the fire attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of the Nozzle Firefighter in the Fire Attack Group?

Operates the nozzle on the fire floor Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if they encounter a factory pre-set non-adjustable PRV?

Try a different valve Signup and view all the answers

In residential high-rises, what can counting the doors to an apartment below provide information about?

The distance to another apartment on a higher floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the main avenue of travel for search and victim removal efforts in residential high-rises?

The evacuation stairwell Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Back-up Firefighter in the Fire Attack Group?

Assists with removing kinks and pushing hose to the outside Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of room numbers and unit features in residential high-rise buildings?

They are similar from floor to floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinguishing feature of commercial high-rise building layouts?

Different layout from floor to floor Signup and view all the answers