55 Questions
What specific equipment is needed for high-rise firefighting?
Hose and nozzle
What should be done on initial arrival at a high-rise incident?
Locate and assess elevator for use
What needs to be considered when locating stairwells in a high-rise building?
The location of the fire alarm panel
What should be done during ascent in a high-rise building?
Leave accountability board & tags in lobby at point of ascent
What should be checked every 5 floors during a high-rise incident?
Floor layout and conditions
What are the primary responsibilities of lobby control during a high-rise incident?
Controlling entrance & exit points, establishing accountability system, directing fleeing occupants to safe egress
What are the primary responsibilities of staging during a high-rise incident?
Select suitable area for staging, establish accountability system, bring RIC bag/Augment I-RIC, develop an equipment cache
What should firefighters do when entering an elevator?
Orient to stairwell and stop 2 or more floors below the fire
What should firefighters do if smoke or water is present in the hoist way?
Stop the elevator and evacuate immediately
What should be done if the car acts erratically or the helmet flashes inside the elevator?
Return car to PHASE I and continue to the designated level
What are the primary responsibilities of Ground Support during a high-rise incident?
Provide transportation of personnel & gear to staging, implement safe ground level traffic plans, provide SCBA filling & exchange plan
What is one of the physical location considerations for Base during a high-rise incident?
Park apparatus at 45 degrees grouped by type with trucks closest
What equipment should be organized and packaged for movement by Ground Support Unit during a high-rise incident?
Organize a gear cache & package for movement by Ground Support Unit
What should be done if no dedicated smoke handling system is available in a high-rise building?
Shut down the HVAC system
What is a key responsibility of the Systems Control Group as the incident grows in complexity?
Reporting to Logistics
What should be done if any problems are noted with the fire pump or gaining access to the pump is delayed?
Notify Lobby Control
What gear is required for fire attack purposes in elevators according to the manual?
Full PPE/SCBA/radio & spare bottle
Under what condition should elevators be utilized for fire attack purposes?
When fire is below the 7th floor
What should be done if elevators are blind shaft elevators?
Not utilize them for fire attack purposes
What is indicated if the elevator helmet is solid illuminated throughout fire operations?
The elevator is Phase II equipped
What should be done during the Door Function Test of elevators?
"Cancel" input should disappear
"Red phones" mentioned in the text are used for:
Communicating with Lobby Control
What should be observed at pump room for fire pump?
Outlet pressure gauge reading & comparison with performance placard
What gear is required before leaving to find the pump room?
Hearing protection
What is the primary responsibility when it comes to ventilation in a high-rise incident?
Ensuring stairwell pressurization is effective
What should be done in order to prevent stairwell doors from being easily opened?
Using duct tape to keep the doors locked
What should be considered when conducting horizontal ventilation in a residential high-rise?
Consideration of wind speeds aloft
What is the responsibility regarding system control in a high-rise incident?
Requesting building engineer/technical experts
What should be monitored and operated as part of system control in a high-rise incident?
Elevator recall & accountability
In a high-rise incident, what information should be noted and communicated about the alarm system?
Notifying ascending crews if additional alarms initiate
What should be ensured about the elevators during a high-rise incident?
Recalling and/or accounting for all elevators
What should be ensured regarding the fire pump room in a high-rise incident?
Making contact with the firefighter assigned to the fire pump room
Which of the following is true about the placement of fans in a high-rise incident?
Fans should not be placed in stairwells due to CO accumulation.
What is the purpose of placing physical barriers at ventilation openings?
To prevent falling out of the building through the ventilation openings.
What is an important consideration when evaluating the various systems' effectiveness in a high-rise incident?
The wind speeds aloft in the vicinity.
What should be considered when selecting a staging location?
Restrooms, lighting, and open space
What should be done to clearly identify the staging location?
Use banner tape and signage
What is the primary responsibility in terms of water supply during a high-rise incident?
Secure water supply
What tactic should be utilized to assist fleeing occupants to evacuation stairwells or safe refuge?
Rapid ascent tactics
What gear is considered essential for a general search priority?
Full PPE/Radios and keys
What should be developed in anticipation of a power failure during staging?
Contingency plan for lighting
What should be anticipated in terms of water system failure during a high-rise incident?
Develop a plan for catastrophic water system failure
What is the ideal method for ascent in a high-rise building?
Utilize auto-unlocked stairwells if equipped and/or use keys
What should be included in the basic gear for rapid search of the attack stairwell above the fire floor?
Forcible entry tools and TIC
What should be anticipated while completing the primary responsibilities for water supply in a high-rise incident?
Position apparatus considering FDC location and potential falling debris
What is the threshold for the activation of the high-rise incident command structure?
75 feet tall
What is the primary responsibility of the National City Fire Department in high-rise incident management?
Property conservation
What group is responsible for augmenting and/or relieving suppression crews in high-rise incident management?
Rescue Group
What is the suggested assignment for the Lobby Control during a high-rise incident?
3rd Engine
What is one of the additional priorities in high-rise incident management?
Establishing Logistics
What should be considered when locating stairwells in a high-rise building?
Occupant load
What is the primary responsibility of the Ground Support during a high-rise incident?
$500 equipment organization & packaging
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Attack Group in high-rise incident management?
$400 forming Fire Attack Group
What should be done on initial arrival at a high-rise incident?
$100 size-up & radio report
What group is responsible for ensuring RIC group establishment in high-rise incident management?
$100 RIC group establishment incharge
Test your knowledge of high-rise incident management and ventilation with this quiz. Learn about primary responsibilities, including assessing stairwell pressurization and coordinating with attack and rescue crews. This quiz is based on the National City Fire Department Fire Services Manual.
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