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What should firefighters do when entering an elevator?
What should firefighters do when entering an elevator?
- Inspect the hoist way at every floor
- Wait for the elevator to stop at the fire floor
- Always orient to stairwell in case of elevator malfunction (correct)
- Exit the elevator immediately
When is it safe to exit the elevator car?
When is it safe to exit the elevator car?
- When the door is fully opened (correct)
- When the elevator stops at any floor
- After the helmet flashes
- When there is smoke or water in the hoist way
What should be done if the elevator acts erratically or the helmet flashes?
What should be done if the elevator acts erratically or the helmet flashes?
- Ignore the erratic behavior
- Depress Call Cancel and Emergency Stop if equipped, then return car to PHASE I (correct)
- Continue riding the elevator until it stops
- Exit the elevator immediately
What are the primary responsibilities of the BASE team according to the text?
What are the primary responsibilities of the BASE team according to the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of the GROUND SUPPORT team according to the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of the GROUND SUPPORT team according to the text?
What should be provided by the GROUND SUPPORT team according to the text?
What should be provided by the GROUND SUPPORT team according to the text?
What is the primary responsibility of the water supply team?
What is the primary responsibility of the water supply team?
What should be considered when positioning apparatus for securing the water supply?
What should be considered when positioning apparatus for securing the water supply?
What is the purpose of utilizing building fire pump in firefighting operations?
What is the purpose of utilizing building fire pump in firefighting operations?
What should be done if FDC’s are placarded with a specific pressure?
What should be done if FDC’s are placarded with a specific pressure?
What is the #1 priority for the rescue team according to the text?
What is the #1 priority for the rescue team according to the text?
What is recommended to ensure the rapid search of the building during a fire incident?
What is recommended to ensure the rapid search of the building during a fire incident?
What are the basic gear requirements for the rescue team during a fire incident?
What are the basic gear requirements for the rescue team during a fire incident?
What should be utilized to assist fleeing occupants during a fire incident?
What should be utilized to assist fleeing occupants during a fire incident?
What is the general search priority for the rescue team during a fire incident?
What is the general search priority for the rescue team during a fire incident?
What should be done prior to ascent for ensuring safety and effectiveness?
What should be done prior to ascent for ensuring safety and effectiveness?
What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?
What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?
What should be collected by the accountability system teams left by fire attack crews?
What should be collected by the accountability system teams left by fire attack crews?
What is the primary responsibility regarding smoke handling systems in high-rise incident management?
What is the primary responsibility regarding smoke handling systems in high-rise incident management?
What should be considered vital until the location and scope of the fire have been determined?
What should be considered vital until the location and scope of the fire have been determined?
What is the recommended action if stairwell pressurization systems are augmented with blowers?
What is the recommended action if stairwell pressurization systems are augmented with blowers?
Why should fans not be placed in stairwells during high-rise incident management?
Why should fans not be placed in stairwells during high-rise incident management?
What is a key consideration when conducting horizontal ventilation in high-rise residential buildings?
What is a key consideration when conducting horizontal ventilation in high-rise residential buildings?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of system control in high-rise incident management?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of system control in high-rise incident management?
What should be done to reduce confusion regarding alarm systems during a high-rise incident?
What should be done to reduce confusion regarding alarm systems during a high-rise incident?
What is a critical requirement when evaluating various systems and their effectiveness during a high-rise incident?
What is a critical requirement when evaluating various systems and their effectiveness during a high-rise incident?
What should be ensured regarding the elevators during high-rise incident management?
What should be ensured regarding the elevators during high-rise incident management?
What is recommended to assess when evaluating the presence and effectiveness of smoke handling systems and stairwell pressurization?
What is recommended to assess when evaluating the presence and effectiveness of smoke handling systems and stairwell pressurization?
What should be a consideration when working in a coordinated manner with fire attack crews as ventilation may adversely affect fire behavior?
What should be a consideration when working in a coordinated manner with fire attack crews as ventilation may adversely affect fire behavior?
What should be monitored when utilizing evacuation stairwells for ventilation objectives?
What should be monitored when utilizing evacuation stairwells for ventilation objectives?
What should be done if flooding is occurring in the pump room?
What should be done if flooding is occurring in the pump room?
What gear is required for fire attack purposes when using elevators in high-rise incident management?
What gear is required for fire attack purposes when using elevators in high-rise incident management?
What should be checked before utilizing elevators for fire attack purposes?
What should be checked before utilizing elevators for fire attack purposes?
What should be done if the elevator helmet flashes during fire operations?
What should be done if the elevator helmet flashes during fire operations?
What should be done to ensure that elevators are safe for use during fire operations?
What should be done to ensure that elevators are safe for use during fire operations?
What should be observed regarding the fire pump before leaving to find the pump room?
What should be observed regarding the fire pump before leaving to find the pump room?
In case of any problems with the fire pump or gaining access to the pump room is delayed, what should be done?
In case of any problems with the fire pump or gaining access to the pump room is delayed, what should be done?
What equipment should be obtained before leaving to find the pump room?
What equipment should be obtained before leaving to find the pump room?
What is recommended if any problems are noted with the pump or gaining access to the pump room is delayed?
What is recommended if any problems are noted with the pump or gaining access to the pump room is delayed?
When should elevators be utilized for fires during high-rise incidents?
When should elevators be utilized for fires during high-rise incidents?
What should be done if there are any problems with gaining access to the pump room or any issues with the pump?
What should be done if there are any problems with gaining access to the pump room or any issues with the pump?
What is the purpose of the High-Rise Incident Management policy?
What is the purpose of the High-Rise Incident Management policy?
According to the policy, what is the threshold height for a building to be considered a high-rise?
According to the policy, what is the threshold height for a building to be considered a high-rise?
What is the established system for high-rise incident management?
What is the established system for high-rise incident management?
What are the primary responsibilities listed for High-Rise Incident Management?
What are the primary responsibilities listed for High-Rise Incident Management?
What is suggested for the Fire Attack Group according to the High-Rise Incident Management policy?
What is suggested for the Fire Attack Group according to the High-Rise Incident Management policy?
What should be monitored for in addition to EMER & CARS traffic according to High-Rise Incident Management?
What should be monitored for in addition to EMER & CARS traffic according to High-Rise Incident Management?
What is a key role in the Fire Attack Group as per the High-Rise Incident Management policy?
What is a key role in the Fire Attack Group as per the High-Rise Incident Management policy?
What is one of the priorities listed for the Water Supply Group in High-Rise Incident Management?
What is one of the priorities listed for the Water Supply Group in High-Rise Incident Management?
What specific equipment is needed for the Fire Attack Group?
What specific equipment is needed for the Fire Attack Group?
What is the primary responsibility of the Lobby Control team?
What is the primary responsibility of the Lobby Control team?
What should be done in case of low pressure troubleshooting?
What should be done in case of low pressure troubleshooting?
What should be maintained by the Accountability teams?
What should be maintained by the Accountability teams?
What is a critical consideration when positioning apparatus for securing the water supply?
What is a critical consideration when positioning apparatus for securing the water supply?
What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?
What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?
What is the primary responsibility of the Staging team?
What is the primary responsibility of the Staging team?
What should be done by the systems control team?
What should be done by the systems control team?
What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?
What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?
What should be done prior to ascent?
What should be done prior to ascent?
What should firefighters do on initial arrival?
What should firefighters do on initial arrival?
