High-rise Fire Response Protocol Quiz
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Who is responsible for ensuring all companies are staffed per department policy?

  • The Fire Station Living Fireground Accountability personnel
  • The Department PAR tags inspector
  • The Shift Chief (correct)
  • The Company Officer

    • What should be done if there are missing or damaged PAR tags?

  • Report to the Company Officer as soon as is reasonably practicable (correct)
  • Wait until the end of the shift to report them
  • Inform the Shift Chief immediately
  • Ignore them and proceed with the shift

    • Who should inspect all Department PAR tags at the start of each shift?

  • The Company Officer (correct)
  • The Vehicle and Apparatus Inspector
  • The Minimum Staffing Levels supervisor
  • The Shift Chief

    • What are the key aspects to be covered during the first five minutes of fireground operations?

    <p>Location of staging areas, resource requests, tactical operations channels, and RIC assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the universal practices for radio communications on the fireground?

    <p>NIMS compliance, use of plain language and unit designations, and acknowledgment of transmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be planned and placed prior to engaging in extrication?

    <p>Appropriate stabilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Incident Commander ensure before releasing units from any scene where personnel were exposed to potentially harmful substances?

    <p>Adequate gross decontamination is performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be assumed about steering wheels, doors, seats, pillars, windows, and panels according to the text?

    <p>They contain an undeployed airbag or curtain unless advised otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vehicles do badges or labels indicate according to the text?

    <p>Electric, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight as concerns related to alternative fuel vehicles?

    <p>Leaking or venting motor fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the extrication officer need to establish according to the text?

    <p>A marked extrication zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the resource deployment priorities and positioning of apparatus based on according to the text?

    <p>Incident action plan requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for developing an extrication strategy according to the text?

    <p>Vehicle stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    <p>Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of the extrication team according to the text?

    <p>Composition, responsibilities, and coordination with EMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in relation to fire suppression activities during extrication operations?

    <p>Fire suppression activities and precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the extrication officer have in relation to supervising procedures?

    <p>Establishing a marked extrication zone and supervising procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for personnel to use when responding to fires below the seventh floor in a high-rise building?

    <p>Use stairways only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential equipment for high-rise fire response according to the text?

    <p>Hand lights, portable radios, thermal imaging cameras, hand tools, entry tools, utility rope, and high-rise kits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the Operational Staging be located according to the manual?

    <p>2 floors below fire floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for controlling access to the lobby and elevators in a high-rise fire response?

    <p>Base control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the second due engine company?

    <p>Establish water supply and assume lobby and elevator control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should the first arriving unit provide to Dispatch during a high-rise incident?

    <p>Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, location of a Primary (Level 1) Staging area, unit establishing incident command (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended regarding elevators during high-rise fires?

    <p>Recall elevators to the lobby and use caution in high-rise fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tasks are included in high-rise fire response according to the text?

    <p>Assigning units to continue evacuation, search and rescue, ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for personnel assignment during high-rise fires?

    <p>Assign personnel to ensure safety and evacuation of building occupants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for controlling access to the lobby and elevators in a high-rise fire response?

    <p>Base control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the second arriving Chief Officer?

    <p>Assume the role of Safety Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resources should be called for as required during a high-rise fire?

    <p>Fire inspector, CERT, support services, and utilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel be aware of during radio communications on the fireground?

    <p>&quot;Walking over&quot; other transmissions and deciding what to say before transmitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should portable radios be operated in explosive atmospheres?

    <p>Unless they are intrinsically safe for fireground operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a department personnel accountability system at the incident command post?

    <p>To ensure the safety of all personnel on-scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are considered for declaring command and operational modes?

    <p>Fire extent, life hazards, building construction, and available resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prioritized in the development of an initial Incident Action Plan?

    <p>Assigning and tasking incoming units based on available and arriving personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for maintaining proper span of control?

    <p>Utilization of groups and divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted in incorporating risk management principles into all levels of the incident management system?

    <p>Defining acceptable and unacceptable risks for all personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles are to be implemented during emergency incidents according to Crew Resource Management?

    <p>Communications, teamwork, leadership, task allocation, and critical decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for maintaining visual or radio contact with all assigned units?

    <p>Division/Group Supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may the Incident Commander declare if engaging in firefighting operations is necessary?

    <p>Fast Attack Mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are procedures for transferring command between the initial IC and a qualified officer detailed?

    <p>Through face-to-face transfer and written report provision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of high-rise fire response according to the text?

    <p>Water on the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should Rehab/Medical be established in a high-rise building affected by fire or smoke?

    <p>Two floors below the lowest floor affected by fire or smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done prior to conducting post fire investigations in a high-rise building?

    <p>Properly ventilate the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the connection be made if connecting to a Siamese Fire Department Connection (FDC)?

    <p>Left side first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if connecting to a standpipe FDC?

    <p>Do not connect gated wyes and/or water thieves to FDC's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are universal practices for high-rise incidents according to the manual?

    <p>Maintain awareness of varying wind conditions and flow paths that may be present during a high-rise incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the procedure manual mentioned in the text?

    <p>To provide arrival and on-scene procedures for fire department units responding to vehicle extrication incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for the first arriving unit at a vehicle extrication incident?

    <p>Contact dispatch and confirm availability of full vehicle extrication tools and trained personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should members assume about all vehicles according to the text?

    <p>They are hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel powered until reasonably confirmed otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to develop an initial incident action plan and for ongoing operations?

    <p>Current alternative fuel emergency field guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be confirmed by following the manufacturer's recommendations in the alternative fuel emergency field guide?

    <p>Whether the engine of electric or hybrid vehicles is shut down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department before participating in a UC?

    <p>Having resources, including funds to support participation in response organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should UC representatives be trained in?

    <p>The Incident Command System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of meter should be used to monitor the area prior to conducting post-fire investigations?

    <p>Four-gas multi-meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should post-fire investigations be conducted in relation to the gas meter?

    <p>After deactivating the gas meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should approve access to the warm or hot zone for post-fire investigations?

    <p>Incident commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for apparatus positioning according to the text?

    <p>H2O supply availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Department Staffing and PAR Tags

    • The Company Officer is responsible for ensuring all companies are staffed per department policy.
    • If there are missing or damaged PAR tags, they should be reported to the supervisor or dispatcher.

    Fireground Operations

    • The first five minutes of fireground operations should cover key aspects such as scene size-up, safety checks, and resource allocation.
    • Universal practices for radio communications on the fireground include using clear and concise language, avoiding slang and jargon, and confirming receipt of messages.

    Extrication

    • Prior to engaging in extrication, the area should be planned and cleared of hazards.
    • The extrication officer needs to establish a safe working zone and ensure all necessary resources are available.

    Incident Command

    • The Incident Commander must ensure all units are cleared of hazardous materials before releasing them from the scene.
    • Factors considered for declaring command and operational modes include safety, resource availability, and incident complexity.

    High-Rise Fires

    • The recommended approach for personnel responding to fires below the seventh floor in a high-rise building is to use elevators.
    • Essential equipment for high-rise fire response includes a high-rise pack, hose, and communication devices.
    • Operational Staging should be located near the command post.
    • Controlling access to the lobby and elevators is crucial for high-rise fire response.
    • The second due engine company is responsible for establishing a secondary attack line.
    • The first arriving unit should provide Dispatch with information on the fire location, size, and resource needs.
    • Elevators should not be used for firefighting operations during high-rise fires.
    • Tasks included in high-rise fire response are search and rescue, firefighting, and ventilation.
    • Personnel assignment during high-rise fires should prioritize tasks and resource allocation.

    Radio Communications

    • Personnel should be aware of radio etiquette, avoiding interruptions and using clear language during radio communications on the fireground.
    • Portable radios should not be operated in explosive atmospheres.

    Incident Management

    • The purpose of establishing a department personnel accountability system at the incident command post is to track personnel deployment and safety.
    • The Incident Commander is responsible for maintaining visual or radio contact with all assigned units.

    Risk Management

    • Risk management principles should be incorporated into all levels of the incident management system to prioritize safety and resource allocation.

    Crew Resource Management

    • Crew Resource Management principles should be implemented during emergency incidents to ensure effective communication and resource allocation.

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