High-Rise Incident Management Primary Responsibilities

Always orient to stairwell in case of elevator malfunction

When the door is fully opened

Depress Call Cancel and Emergency Stop if equipped, then return car to PHASE I

<p>Locate a suitable area for Base and account for falling debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organize a gear cache &amp; package for movement by Ground Support Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drinking water &amp; food as required</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secure water supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential falling debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide initial pump pressure of 150 until status of fire pump is determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pump that pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rapid search of the attack stairwell above the fire floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ideally ascent will be done via elevators to facilitate a rapid search</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>**Duct tape, Red phone (if available), Full PPE/Radios, Forcible entry tools, TIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>**Duct tape to keep doors unlocked but allows them to close maintaining smoke barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Top 3 floors/3 floors above &amp; below the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure stairwell has auto-unlocked if equipped and/or you have keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Size of fire &amp; time of day when developing search priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collect accountability boards left by fire attack crews</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess stairwell pressurization and determine effectiveness of smoke handling systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressurization of stairwells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure pressure gradients do not prevent stairwell doors from being easily opened</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent CO accumulation in stairwells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider wind speeds aloft</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Request building engineer/technical experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Notify ascending crews if additional alarms initiate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coordinate with ascending crews to provide information about smoke handling systems and stairwell pressurization effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recall and/or account for all elevators</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitor CO levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider hose lines in place on floor above ventilation openings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider stratification in tall buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Notify Lobby Control and develop a dewatering plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full PPE/SCBA/radio &amp; spare bottle, forcible entry tools, 6’ pike pole, high power flashlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level of alarm/fire and hoist way conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Call Cancel Test: Make floor input &amp; depress Cancel. Input should disappear</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perform Door Function Test and Hold Function Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confer with Systems Control and observe status of fire pump if available</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immediately notify Lobby Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red phone if available &amp; hearing protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attempt to troubleshoot the problem by checking valve positions, control panel switches, circuit breakers, fuel level &amp; air intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For fire attack purposes above certain floors specified in the manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Notify Lobby Control immediately and develop a contingency plan as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To adapt normal operating procedures and systems to incidents occurring in a high-rise environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>75 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incident Command System (ICS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal safety, rescue, and tactical considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1st &amp; 2nd Engines, 1st Truck, and 3rd Engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building alarms and evacuation routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reviewing alarm panel &amp; level of alarms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing Base &amp; Ground Support</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoothbore nozzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assist fleeing occupants in finding their way</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop and check conditions/floor layout every 5 floors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accountability system for all personnel entering &amp; exiting building</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Select a suitable area for staging</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establish an accountability system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Develop an equipment cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refer to Systems Checklist for detailed information</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establish an accountability system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>If possible, locate &amp; assess elevator for use</p> Signup and view all the answers