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What characterized the construction of First Generation high-rises?
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?
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?
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?
What type of vertical openings were generally unprotected in First Generation high-rises?
When were First Generation high-rises constructed?
When were First Generation high-rises constructed?
Which building is cited as an example of a First Generation high-rise in the provided text?
Which building is cited as an example of a First Generation high-rise in the provided text?
Which building is considered the tallest load bearing structure in the world?
Which building is considered the tallest load bearing structure in the world?
What type of construction is associated with the Third Generation high-rises?
What type of construction is associated with the Third Generation high-rises?
Which building is now known as the LeVeque Tower and was completed in 1927?
Which building is now known as the LeVeque Tower and was completed in 1927?
What characterizes the Fourth Generation high-rises (Post 9/11 Construction)?
What characterizes the Fourth Generation high-rises (Post 9/11 Construction)?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court and underwent a full architectural renovation in 2004?
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court and underwent a full architectural renovation in 2004?
What type of construction style began from 1965 onwards?
What type of construction style began from 1965 onwards?
What building utilizes a curtain wall facade system and is currently the 23rd tallest building in Columbus?
What building utilizes a curtain wall facade system and is currently the 23rd tallest building in Columbus?
What is the characteristic of the steel frame work with core type construction (Center Core)?
What is the characteristic of the steel frame work with core type construction (Center Core)?
What type of walls are found at the base of the Monadnock Building?
What type of walls are found at the base of the Monadnock Building?
What characterizes the floors of Third Generation high-rises?
What characterizes the floors of Third Generation high-rises?
Which building was originally opened as Bank One Tower and is now owned by Chase Banking Co.?
Which building was originally opened as Bank One Tower and is now owned by Chase Banking Co.?
What is the staffing used to compose the Fire Attack Group during day and night?
What is the staffing used to compose the Fire Attack Group during day and night?
Which companies are dispatched on a report of a fire in a high-rise structure?
Which companies are dispatched on a report of a fire in a high-rise structure?
Where is the location of the CCP (Casualty Collection Point) during a high-rise incident?
Where is the location of the CCP (Casualty Collection Point) during a high-rise incident?
What are the equipment needs for RIT companies at a high-rise incident?
What are the equipment needs for RIT companies at a high-rise incident?
What is the difference between the staffing during day and night shifts for Fire Attack Group personnel?
What is the difference between the staffing during day and night shifts for Fire Attack Group personnel?
What are the responsibilities of initial Lobby Control/System Group personnel at a high-rise incident?
What are the responsibilities of initial Lobby Control/System Group personnel at a high-rise incident?
What is the primary function of the Lobby Control/Systems Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the primary function of the Lobby Control/Systems Group during a high-rise incident?
What specific order does the USE Group follow in performing their search during a high-rise incident?
What specific order does the USE Group follow in performing their search during a high-rise incident?
During a high-rise incident, what is the responsibility of the Ladder company?
During a high-rise incident, what is the responsibility of the Ladder company?
What is the equipment complement for the Lobby Engine company during a high-rise incident?
What is the equipment complement for the Lobby Engine company during a high-rise incident?
What is the function of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the function of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the responsibility of the I/C (Incident Commander) during a high-rise incident?
What is the responsibility of the I/C (Incident Commander) during a high-rise incident?
What is the equipment complement for the Engine companies during a high-rise incident?
What is the equipment complement for the Engine companies during a high-rise incident?
What is the makeup of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the makeup of the Fire Attack Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the responsibility of the member checking the discharge pressure on a high zone pump during a high-rise incident?
What is the responsibility of the member checking the discharge pressure on a high zone pump during a high-rise incident?
What should be brought into the building by each group formed during a high-rise incident?
What should be brought into the building by each group formed during a high-rise incident?
What is the role of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the role of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?
What is recommended for locating elevators during a high-rise incident?
What is recommended for locating elevators during a high-rise incident?
What is the primary function of the EMS supervisor in the medical group during a high-rise incident?
What is the primary function of the EMS supervisor in the medical group during a high-rise incident?
What is the role of the Second Chief (Forward Area) in a high-rise incident?
What is the role of the Second Chief (Forward Area) in a high-rise incident?
What is one of the equipment complements for working fire crews in a high-rise incident?
What is one of the equipment complements for working fire crews in a high-rise incident?
What is the responsibility of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?
What is the responsibility of the RIT Group during a high-rise incident?
What should be used for areas remote from the fire where hazardous gases may not be immediately obvious during a high-rise incident?
What should be used for areas remote from the fire where hazardous gases may not be immediately obvious during a high-rise incident?
What is the primary function of the USE Group once the floor above the fire is cleared in a high-rise incident?
What is the primary function of the USE Group once the floor above the fire is cleared in a high-rise incident?
What type of nozzle with a 1 1/16 tip is included in the equipment complement for RIT ENGINE during a high-rise incident?
What type of nozzle with a 1 1/16 tip is included in the equipment complement for RIT ENGINE during a high-rise incident?
What is recommended to be used by all crew members in stairwells and resource floors during a high-rise incident?
What is recommended to be used by all crew members in stairwells and resource floors during a high-rise incident?
What type of frame work with core type construction is characteristic of the steel construction in high-rise buildings?
What type of frame work with core type construction is characteristic of the steel construction in high-rise buildings?
What is one of the responsibilities of the First Chief (Incident Commander) in a high-rise incident?
What is one of the responsibilities of the First Chief (Incident Commander) in a high-rise incident?
What is an important function to be performed by working fire crews during a high-rise incident?
What is an important function to be performed by working fire crews during a high-rise incident?
