HR OPS OVERVIEW 57-65

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What characterized the construction of First Generation high-rises?

Steel frame construction

Extremely heavy load-bearing exterior walls (correct)

Tubular design

Lightweight materials

What was a common feature of many First Generation high-rise buildings?

Reinforced concrete structure

Cast iron facades (correct)

Glass curtain walls

Lightweight steel beams

What was a weak link in the construction of First Generation high-rises?

Tubular floors

Steel-framed floors

Reinforced concrete floors

Wooden floors (correct)

What type of vertical openings were generally unprotected in First Generation high-rises?

Stairwells, elevators, and light wells Signup and view all the answers

When were First Generation high-rises constructed?

1860s-1920s Signup and view all the answers

Which building is cited as an example of a First Generation high-rise in the provided text?

The Hayden Building Signup and view all the answers

Which building is considered the tallest load bearing structure in the world?

The Monadnock Building Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction is associated with the Third Generation high-rises?

Steel frame work with core type construction Signup and view all the answers

Which building is now known as the LeVeque Tower and was completed in 1927?

LeVeque Tower Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Fourth Generation high-rises (Post 9/11 Construction)?

Movement away from light weight steel bar joist construction Signup and view all the answers

Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court and underwent a full architectural renovation in 2004?

Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction style began from 1965 onwards?

Bundled tubular construction Signup and view all the answers

What building utilizes a curtain wall facade system and is currently the 23rd tallest building in Columbus?

88 East Broad Street Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the steel frame work with core type construction (Center Core)?

(Center Core) Columns run along the outside of the tube and connect back to the core Signup and view all the answers

What type of walls are found at the base of the Monadnock Building?

Up to six feet thick walls Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the floors of Third Generation high-rises?

Small and subdivided floor areas due to need for close access to natural light and ventilation Signup and view all the answers

Which building was originally opened as Bank One Tower and is now owned by Chase Banking Co.?

100 East Broad Street Signup and view all the answers

What is the staffing used to compose the Fire Attack Group during day and night?

Same personnel composition for day and night shifts Signup and view all the answers

Which companies are dispatched on a report of a fire in a high-rise structure?

Fire Attack Group companies Signup and view all the answers

Where is the location of the CCP (Casualty Collection Point) during a high-rise incident?

Lobby Control/System Group area Signup and view all the answers

What are the equipment needs for RIT companies at a high-rise incident?

Search and rescue equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the staffing during day and night shifts for Fire Attack Group personnel?

Different number of personnel for day and night shifts Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of initial Lobby Control/System Group personnel at a high-rise incident?

Building systems control and accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Lobby Control/Systems Group during a high-rise incident?

To maintain and control all building systems when required Signup and view all the answers

What specific order does the USE Group follow in performing their search during a high-rise incident?

Attack Stairwell, Evacuation Stairwell, Floor Above the Fire, Top Floor, Elevators, Other Areas Signup and view all the answers

During a high-rise incident, what is the responsibility of the Ladder company?

To stretch the attack line and fight the fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the equipment complement for the Lobby Engine company during a high-rise incident?

Small status board, two passports, standpipe kit Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?

To stretch the attack line and fight fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the I/C (Incident Commander) during a high-rise incident?

To designate group formation based on arrival sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the equipment complement for the Engine companies during a high-rise incident?

High rise hose pack, smoothbore nozzle with 1 1/16 tip. Forcible entry tools, rope, TIC, radios for all members. Small status boards Signup and view all the answers

What is the makeup of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?

First two engines and first ladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the member checking the discharge pressure on a high zone pump during a high-rise incident?

To report findings to the Lobby Control Group supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What should be brought into the building by each group formed during a high-rise incident?

A specific function and specific tool complement Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?

To conduct search and rescue operations in specific order priority Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for locating elevators during a high-rise incident?

To send a firefighter in full PPE to operate elevators and shuttle crews to the resource floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the EMS supervisor in the medical group during a high-rise incident?

Victim care Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Second Chief (Forward Area) in a high-rise incident?

Supervise the fire and rescue operations in person Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the equipment complements for working fire crews in a high-rise incident?

SCBA Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?

Perform all RIT functions until assigned differently Signup and view all the answers

What should be used for areas remote from the fire where hazardous gases may not be immediately obvious during a high-rise incident?

Gas monitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the USE Group once the floor above the fire is cleared in a high-rise incident?

Check elevators and remaining areas Signup and view all the answers

What type of nozzle with a 1 1/16 tip is included in the equipment complement for RIT ENGINE during a high-rise incident?

Smoothbore nozzle Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to be used by all crew members in stairwells and resource floors during a high-rise incident?