46 Questions
What characterized the construction of First Generation high-rises?
Extremely heavy load-bearing exterior walls
What was a common feature of many First Generation high-rise buildings?
Cast iron facades
What was a weak link in the construction of First Generation high-rises?
Wooden floors
What type of vertical openings were generally unprotected in First Generation high-rises?
Stairwells, elevators, and light wells
When were First Generation high-rises constructed?
1860s-1920s
Which building is cited as an example of a First Generation high-rise in the provided text?
The Hayden Building
Which building is considered the tallest load bearing structure in the world?
The Monadnock Building
What type of construction is associated with the Third Generation high-rises?
Steel frame work with core type construction
Which building is now known as the LeVeque Tower and was completed in 1927?
LeVeque Tower
What characterizes the Fourth Generation high-rises (Post 9/11 Construction)?
Movement away from light weight steel bar joist construction
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
What type of construction style began from 1965 onwards?
Bundled tubular construction
What building utilizes a curtain wall facade system and is currently the 23rd tallest building in Columbus?
88 East Broad Street
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
What type of walls are found at the base of the Monadnock Building?
Up to six feet thick walls
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
Which building was originally opened as Bank One Tower and is now owned by Chase Banking Co.?
100 East Broad Street
What is the staffing used to compose the Fire Attack Group during day and night?
Same personnel composition for day and night shifts
Which companies are dispatched on a report of a fire in a high-rise structure?
Fire Attack Group companies
Where is the location of the CCP (Casualty Collection Point) during a high-rise incident?
Lobby Control/System Group area
What are the equipment needs for RIT companies at a high-rise incident?
Search and rescue equipment
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
What are the responsibilities of initial Lobby Control/System Group personnel at a high-rise incident?
Building systems control and accountability
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
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
During a high-rise incident, what is the responsibility of the Ladder company?
To stretch the attack line and fight the fire
What is the equipment complement for the Lobby Engine company during a high-rise incident?
Small status board, two passports, standpipe kit
What is the function of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?
To stretch the attack line and fight fire
What is the responsibility of the I/C (Incident Commander) during a high-rise incident?
To designate group formation based on arrival sequence
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
What is the makeup of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?
First two engines and first ladder
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
What should be brought into the building by each group formed during a high-rise incident?
A specific function and specific tool complement
What is the role of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?
To conduct search and rescue operations in specific order priority
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
What is the primary function of the EMS supervisor in the medical group during a high-rise incident?
Victim care
What is the role of the Second Chief (Forward Area) in a high-rise incident?
Supervise the fire and rescue operations in person
What is one of the equipment complements for working fire crews in a high-rise incident?
SCBA
What is the responsibility of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?
Perform all RIT functions until assigned differently
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
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
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
What is recommended to be used by all crew members in stairwells and resource floors during a high-rise incident?
Gas monitors
What type of frame work with core type construction is characteristic of the steel construction in high-rise buildings?
Center Core
What is one of the responsibilities of the First Chief (Incident Commander) in a high-rise incident?
Lays out the incident action plan
What is an important function to be performed by working fire crews during a high-rise incident?
Operate resource or stairwell support groups
Test your knowledge of different generations of high-rise buildings and their distinguishing traits. From first generation high-rises to fourth generation ones, this quiz covers various architectural styles and characteristics.
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