High-Rise Incident Management Primary Responsibilities
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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 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?

  • 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?

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

    What is one of the responsibilities of the GROUND SUPPORT team according to the text?

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

    What should be provided by the GROUND SUPPORT team according to the text?

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

    What is the primary responsibility of the water supply team?

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

    What should be considered when positioning apparatus for securing the water supply?

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

    What is the purpose of utilizing building fire pump in firefighting operations?

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

    What should be done if FDC’s are placarded with a specific pressure?

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

    What is the #1 priority for the rescue team according to the text?

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

    What is recommended to ensure the rapid search of the building during a fire incident?

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

    What are the basic gear requirements for the rescue team during a fire incident?

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

    What should be utilized to assist fleeing occupants during a fire incident?

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

    What is the general search priority for the rescue team during a fire incident?

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

    What should be done prior to ascent for ensuring safety and effectiveness?

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

    What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?

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

    What should be collected by the accountability system teams left by fire attack crews?

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

    What is the primary responsibility regarding smoke handling systems in high-rise incident management?

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

    What should be considered vital until the location and scope of the fire have been determined?

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

    What is the recommended action if stairwell pressurization systems are augmented with blowers?

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

    Why should fans not be placed in stairwells during high-rise incident management?

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

    What is a key consideration when conducting horizontal ventilation in high-rise residential buildings?

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

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of system control in high-rise incident management?

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

    What should be done to reduce confusion regarding alarm systems during a high-rise incident?

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

    What is a critical requirement when evaluating various systems and their effectiveness during a high-rise incident?

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

    What should be ensured regarding the elevators during high-rise incident management?

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

    What is recommended to assess when evaluating the presence and effectiveness of smoke handling systems and stairwell pressurization?

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

    What should be a consideration when working in a coordinated manner with fire attack crews as ventilation may adversely affect fire behavior?

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

    What should be monitored when utilizing evacuation stairwells for ventilation objectives?

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

    What should be done if flooding is occurring in the pump room?

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

    What gear is required for fire attack purposes when using elevators in high-rise incident management?

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

    What should be checked before utilizing elevators for fire attack purposes?

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

    What should be done if the elevator helmet flashes during fire operations?

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

    What should be done to ensure that elevators are safe for use during fire operations?

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

    What should be observed regarding the fire pump before leaving to find the pump room?

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

    In case of any problems with the fire pump or gaining access to the pump room is delayed, what should be done?

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

    What equipment should be obtained before leaving to find the pump room?

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

    What is recommended if any problems are noted with the pump or gaining access to the pump room is delayed?

    <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

    When should elevators be utilized for fires during high-rise incidents?

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

    What should be done if there are any problems with gaining access to the pump room or any issues with the pump?

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

    What is the purpose of the High-Rise Incident Management policy?

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

    According to the policy, what is the threshold height for a building to be considered a high-rise?

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

    What is the established system for high-rise incident management?

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

    What are the primary responsibilities listed for High-Rise Incident Management?

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

    What is suggested for the Fire Attack Group according to the High-Rise Incident Management policy?

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

    What should be monitored for in addition to EMER & CARS traffic according to High-Rise Incident Management?

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

    What is a key role in the Fire Attack Group as per the High-Rise Incident Management policy?

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

    What is one of the priorities listed for the Water Supply Group in High-Rise Incident Management?

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

    What specific equipment is needed for the Fire Attack Group?

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

    What is the primary responsibility of the Lobby Control team?

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

    What should be done in case of low pressure troubleshooting?

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

    What should be maintained by the Accountability teams?

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

    What is a critical consideration when positioning apparatus for securing the water supply?

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

    What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?

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

    What is the primary responsibility of the Staging team?

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

    What should be done by the systems control team?

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

    What should be anticipated when developing search priorities?

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

    What should be done prior to ascent?

    Signup and view all the answers

    What should firefighters do on initial arrival?

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

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