25 Questions
What is the minimum pump discharge pressure for a standpipe?
150 psi
Where should rehab be set up during a high-rise incident?
On the staging floor (2 floors below) away from ongoing operations
What should be consulted for the need of calibration of the gas meter after all fire operations?
Support services
What is the universal practice regarding resources during high-rise incidents?
Ensure adequate resources are requested early in the event
How many RIC crews may be necessary due to fire operations on multiple floors and/or large areas?
Multiple
What should not be connected to FDC's in order to achieve maximum useable fire flow from a standpipe?
Gated wyes and water thieves
What is included in the High Rise Kit?
200 feet of 2 inch hose, 1 1/8" smooth bore break away nozzle, 2 1/2" in-line gate valve, 2 1/2" in-line pressure gauge, 2 spanner wrenches
What is the definition of a high rise as per SOG?
Any structure which is three stories or greater
What information should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch according to the SOG?
Unit on-scene, Initial scene size-up, Location of a Primary (Level 1) Staging area, Unit establishing incident command (IC)
What is the recommended approach for initial fire attack in a high-rise building?
Perform initial fire attack by at least two companies, checking conditions on each floor while ascending via the attack stairway
What should be considered when the lowest floor reporting fire in a high-rise building is above seven stories?
Use elevators with caution
What are the responsibilities of the Lobby Control during high-rise fires?
Control access to the lobby and elevators, and perform various monitoring and communication tasks
Where should Operations be established during a high-rise fire?
Two floors below the fire floor, serving as point-of-entry control and accountability
Where is the location of the Base during a high-rise fire?
Outside the building, away from a collapse zone, and having a designated communications channel
What task assignments should be included during high-rise fires?
Fire attack, Search and rescue, Evacuation, Ventilation, and Water supply
Where should Rapid Intervention Crew be positioned during a high-rise fire?
On the staging floor before personnel enter an IDLH environment
What is the primary responsibility of the Company Officer during high-rise fires?
Obtain floor layout and make decisions for high-rise kit deployment
What should the Incident Commander (IC) do upon arrival at the high-rise building?
Initiate the personnel accountability system and consider setting up a Unified Command Post
What should personnel be assigned to do to ensure the safety and evacuation of building occupants in immediate danger?
Initiate fire attack and conduct search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry
What should the second due engine company do upon arrival at the high-rise fire scene?
Establish a water supply for firefighting operations
What responsibilities should the second arriving Chief Officer assume at the high-rise fire scene?
Determine floor layout, confirm RIC placement, secure utilities
What should all responding personnel have prior to entering the lobby command at the high-rise fire scene?
Their second personal accountability tags (PAR)
When should additional resources be called upon confirmation of a working fire at the high-rise building?
Immediately upon arrival at the fire scene
What should the first due engine and rescue company do upon arrival at the high-rise fire scene?
Initiate fire attack utilizing minimum of 4 ffs
What should companies not involved in initial fire attack do upon arrival at the high-rise fire scene?
Report to the base area for assignment
Study Notes
- In case of high-rise fires, the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has specific procedures.
- The IC should check the alarm panel, contact building personnel, and refer to any existing building pre-plan for site-specific information and procedures.
- They should initiate the personnel accountability system and consider setting up a Unified Command Post.
- The IC should perform or direct a 360 assessment of the fire situation, including fire control room location, fire floor identification, conditions above and below the fire floor, standpipe identification, immediate danger areas, and identification of evacuation and attack stairs.
- Personnel should be assigned to ensure the safety and evacuation of building occupants in immediate danger.
- Elevators should be recalled to the lobby for floors above seven stories, while personnel should use stairs for lower floors.
- Additional resources should be called upon confirmation of a working fire: all chiefs, fire inspector, CERT, support services, utilities, and building representatives.
- The first due engine and rescue company should initiate fire attack and conduct search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, checking for fire extension, securing power, providing for a secondary means of egress, and salvage operations.
- The second due engine should establish a water supply for firefighting operations and assume Lobby Control and Elevator Control Firefighter.
- The third due Engine Company should establish a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) and stage one floor below the fire, while the fourth due Engine Company and second due Rescue should establish a backup line and bring all associated tools and equipment.
- The third due Rescue Company should establish a triage/treatment area, and later arriving units should respond to base to await assignments.
- The second arriving Chief Officer should assume Safety Officer responsibilities, including conducting a 360 degree size-up, determining floor layout, confirming RIC placement, securing utilities, ensuring decontamination area is established, and assigning an assistant safety officer as needed.
- All responding personnel should be in full structural firefighting PPE, including SCBA, portable radios, flashlights, and remain with their unit crew until assigned.
- All personnel should have their second personal accountability tags (PAR) prior to entering the lobby command.
- Companies not involved in initial fire attack should report to the base area for assignment.
- Personnel should only use elevators in accordance with existing Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department elevator policy.
- Personnel should gather and have with them all tools and resources reasonably anticipated as necessary to engage in high-rise firefighting operations.
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