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What is the main function of the Resource Group on the resource floor?
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?
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?
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?
Which group will bring any victims to the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) on the resource floor?
Where do all crews riding elevators exit during a high-rise fire?
Where do all crews riding elevators exit during a high-rise fire?
"The Fire Attack Group begins their operation on the floor below the fire". Why is this statement important?
"The Fire Attack Group begins their operation on the floor below the fire". Why is this statement important?
Which group operates on the resource floor and keeps a unit activity log?
Which group operates on the resource floor and keeps a unit activity log?
What is stored on the resource floor during a high-rise fire?
What is stored on the resource floor during a high-rise fire?
Who will move between the resource floor and the fire floor during a high-rise fire?
Who will move between the resource floor and the fire floor during a high-rise fire?
What is the purpose of placing a choker tip on the nozzle?
What is the purpose of placing a choker tip on the nozzle?
In high-rise fires, why is it important to carry Indy Stack tips in the standpipe bag?
In high-rise fires, why is it important to carry Indy Stack tips in the standpipe bag?
What is the main advantage of using an MQA or RAM during commercial fires with an open floor plan?
What is the main advantage of using an MQA or RAM during commercial fires with an open floor plan?
What should be removed from the MQA or RAM during high-rise operations?
What should be removed from the MQA or RAM during high-rise operations?
What is a potential challenge when using an under pumped MQA/RAM?
What is a potential challenge when using an under pumped MQA/RAM?
Why might it be necessary to add a second hose line onto the same standpipe in larger, more involved fires?
Why might it be necessary to add a second hose line onto the same standpipe in larger, more involved fires?
What is the primary goal on the fire floor during hose advancement and extinguishment?
What is the primary goal on the fire floor during hose advancement and extinguishment?
What is the purpose of sweeping the floor during hose advancement?
What is the purpose of sweeping the floor during hose advancement?
Why is it important for each member to communicate needs to the team during pre-loading of hose?
Why is it important for each member to communicate needs to the team during pre-loading of hose?
During hose advancement, why should distances be used to communicate with the team?
During hose advancement, why should distances be used to communicate with the team?
What is the advantage of reducing nozzle reaction by gating the bale down halfway when crews become fatigued?
What is the advantage of reducing nozzle reaction by gating the bale down halfway when crews become fatigued?
What is an important consideration when using a larger line for high-rise fires?
What is an important consideration when using a larger line for high-rise fires?
What is the purpose of the gate valve in the standpipe operation?
What is the purpose of the gate valve in the standpipe operation?
What should firefighters do if they find an inadequate flow when setting the pressure with a field adjustable valve?
What should firefighters do if they find an inadequate flow when setting the pressure with a field adjustable valve?
What is the main purpose of flushing the standpipe system prior to any hookup?
What is the main purpose of flushing the standpipe system prior to any hookup?
Where should the inline pressure gauge be placed in relation to the elbow in a standpipe operation?
Where should the inline pressure gauge be placed in relation to the elbow in a standpipe operation?
When should firefighters attach the attack hose in a standpipe operation?
When should firefighters attach the attack hose in a standpipe operation?
How should firefighters set the pressure on the line during a standpipe operation?
How should firefighters set the pressure on the line during a standpipe operation?
What should firefighters do if they are unable to reach the target flowing pressures during a standpipe operation?
What should firefighters do if they are unable to reach the target flowing pressures during a standpipe operation?
In a wet system, what type of debris should be present during flushing of the standpipe system?
In a wet system, what type of debris should be present during flushing of the standpipe system?
What is the role of the Fire Attack Group Supervisor?
What is the role of the Fire Attack Group Supervisor?
What is the primary duty of the Nozzle Firefighter in the Fire Attack Group?
What is the primary duty of the Nozzle Firefighter in the Fire Attack Group?
What should firefighters do if they encounter a factory pre-set non-adjustable PRV?
What should firefighters do if they encounter a factory pre-set non-adjustable PRV?
In residential high-rises, what can counting the doors to an apartment below provide information about?
In residential high-rises, what can counting the doors to an apartment below provide information about?
What is the main avenue of travel for search and victim removal efforts in residential high-rises?
What is the main avenue of travel for search and victim removal efforts in residential high-rises?
What is the role of the Back-up Firefighter in the Fire Attack Group?
What is the role of the Back-up Firefighter in the Fire Attack Group?
What is a characteristic of room numbers and unit features in residential high-rise buildings?
What is a characteristic of room numbers and unit features in residential high-rise buildings?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of commercial high-rise building layouts?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of commercial high-rise building layouts?
