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What is the primary concern when removing or protecting occupants from a fire in a high-rise building?
What is the primary concern when removing or protecting occupants from a fire in a high-rise building?
When should elevators with fire service option controls be stopped during a high-rise building fire?
When should elevators with fire service option controls be stopped during a high-rise building fire?
What is the purpose of inspecting the elevator shaft during a high-rise building fire?
What is the purpose of inspecting the elevator shaft during a high-rise building fire?
Why should alternate stairwells be used for fire control and occupant evacuation?
Why should alternate stairwells be used for fire control and occupant evacuation?
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When should occupants above the fire floor be moved higher in the building?
When should occupants above the fire floor be moved higher in the building?
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What is the primary method of smoke removal in high-rise building fires?
What is the primary method of smoke removal in high-rise building fires?
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What is the purpose of using protected stairwells during high-rise building fires?
What is the purpose of using protected stairwells during high-rise building fires?
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How far above and below the fire floor should occupants be evacuated?
How far above and below the fire floor should occupants be evacuated?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Tower Ladder Company during initial fireground operations?
What is the primary responsibility of the Tower Ladder Company during initial fireground operations?
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What equipment should the tower company carry during initial fireground operations?
What equipment should the tower company carry during initial fireground operations?
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Who is in charge of coordinating the efforts of the Tower Ladder Company during initial fireground operations?
Who is in charge of coordinating the efforts of the Tower Ladder Company during initial fireground operations?
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What is the purpose of taking keys from the lock box?
What is the purpose of taking keys from the lock box?
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What should the tower company do if fire or smoke conditions are found during reconnaissance?
What should the tower company do if fire or smoke conditions are found during reconnaissance?
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What should the tower company do once the engine company arrives with attack hose lines?
What should the tower company do once the engine company arrives with attack hose lines?
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What is the purpose of the fire service option control of elevators in high-rise buildings?
What is the purpose of the fire service option control of elevators in high-rise buildings?
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Why is an additional support crew assigned to assist the Tower Ladder Company during initial fireground operations?
Why is an additional support crew assigned to assist the Tower Ladder Company during initial fireground operations?
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What is the primary action of the engine company upon arriving at the fire alarm annunciator panel?
What is the primary action of the engine company upon arriving at the fire alarm annunciator panel?
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What is the term for situations where it is safest to remain indoors rather than face uncertainty outside?
What is the term for situations where it is safest to remain indoors rather than face uncertainty outside?
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According to the procedure, what should the ambulance company do upon arrival?
According to the procedure, what should the ambulance company do upon arrival?
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What should first responders do when sheltering occupants during a Protect-in-Place situation?
What should first responders do when sheltering occupants during a Protect-in-Place situation?
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What is the purpose of the engine company taking one set of building keys from a lock box?
What is the purpose of the engine company taking one set of building keys from a lock box?
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What is the source of the reference for the High Rise Incidents policy?
What is the source of the reference for the High Rise Incidents policy?
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When should the engine company proceed to the elevators to transport the apartment packs?
When should the engine company proceed to the elevators to transport the apartment packs?
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What is the purpose of shutting all doors and windows during a Protect-in-Place situation?
What is the purpose of shutting all doors and windows during a Protect-in-Place situation?
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What is the primary purpose of the highrise guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of the highrise guidelines?
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In the order of tactical priorities for highrise incidents, which is the first priority?
In the order of tactical priorities for highrise incidents, which is the first priority?
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What action should initial attack crews take when responding to a highrise fire?
What action should initial attack crews take when responding to a highrise fire?
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After the second command officer arrives, where should a Division be established?
After the second command officer arrives, where should a Division be established?
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What is essential for the evacuation process during a highrise fire scenario?
What is essential for the evacuation process during a highrise fire scenario?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the above-ground firefighting strategy in highrise operations?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the above-ground firefighting strategy in highrise operations?
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What is the classification for a highrise building as stated in the guidelines?
What is the classification for a highrise building as stated in the guidelines?
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Which of the following does NOT need to be reviewed for fire suppression activities in highrise buildings?
Which of the following does NOT need to be reviewed for fire suppression activities in highrise buildings?
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What is the potential risk when the area above ceiling tiles is used as an air return?
What is the potential risk when the area above ceiling tiles is used as an air return?
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What should be done if smoke stratification has occurred at a certain level?
What should be done if smoke stratification has occurred at a certain level?
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Why is it important to keep at least one stairway clear during a firefighting operation?
Why is it important to keep at least one stairway clear during a firefighting operation?
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What action should be taken regarding air handling systems during a fire?
What action should be taken regarding air handling systems during a fire?
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Who is responsible for managing alarm and communication systems in high-rise buildings during a fire incident?
Who is responsible for managing alarm and communication systems in high-rise buildings during a fire incident?
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What should be avoided when venting during a firefighting operation?
What should be avoided when venting during a firefighting operation?
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What is the primary function of fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings?
What is the primary function of fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings?
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What is critical for firefighters when establishing control over a building during a fire?
What is critical for firefighters when establishing control over a building during a fire?
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Study Notes
Highrise Guidelines
- A highrise building is classified as any structure five stories or more.
- Fire suppression activities in highrise buildings require the use of previous SOG's on fireground command, divisions, safety, standpipe or sprinkler system use or support, and elevator use.
Tactical Priorities
- Life Safety
- Incident Stabilization
- Property Conservation
Initial Attack Crews
- Facilitate the removal of building occupants using protected or pressurized stairwells or fire service-controlled elevators.
- Initial crews should focus on the removal of building occupants using protected stairwells or fire service-controlled elevators.
Incident Command
- Must not only send crews to the fire floor but also to the floor above the fire floor.
- Secondary companies should be assigned to the top floor and the floor below the fire floor.
- These crews should search for occupants above the fire and direct their removal.
Above-Ground Firefighting Strategy
- Attack the fire
- Conduct a ventilation assessment
- Place crews above the fire
- Back-up on the fire floor
- Reinforcement above the operation, search and rescue, salvage, and overhaul
Elevators
- Elevators should be used only when equipped with fire service option controls.
- These elevators should be used to transport personnel two floors below the fire floor.
- All occupants traveling in elevators should have their SCBA units on and ready for immediate use in case the elevator stops at an area exposed to smoke and fire.
- Elevators should be stopped every five floors to insure control of the elevator.
Rescue
- Removing or protecting occupants from a fire in a highrise building is one of the most difficult, yet critical tasks facing the fire department.
- Alternate stairwells should be used for fire control and occupant evacuation, due to the smoke entering stairwells once fire control has begun.
- All occupants should be evacuated at least two floors above and below the fire floor.
Ventilation
- Smoke spread is unquestionably the most significant life hazard problem existing at the time of a fire in a highrise building.
- Most smoke removal is accomplished by using large exterior windows, along with mechanical smoke removal equipment.
- When available, the building's ventilation system may be used to aid in smoke removal.
Stairways
- In structural firefighting operations, at least one stairway should be kept clear to provide access to or escape from floors above the fire.
- Stairways may or may not have vent hatches or roof access at the top to allow venting for trapped smoke.
Air Handling Systems
- Unless the system is designed for smoke removal and fresh air supply, it should be shut down until the fire is stabilized and the method of smoke removal is decided.
Alarm and Communications Systems
- Fire Alarm and/or one or two-way voice communications systems are required for all high-rise buildings.
- These provide a method of sounding alarms or making announcements on individual floors selectively or the whole building.
Initial Fireground Operations
- Tower Ladder Company:
- Take one set of building keys from a lock box and proceed to the fire alarm annunciator panel.
- Determine the cause of the alarm activation.
- Report general operations and locations to command.
- Engine Company:
- Take one set of building keys from a lock box and proceed to the fire alarm annunciator panel.
- Wait until the report from the truck company is received.
- Proceed to the elevators and transport the apartment packs two floors below the fire floor.
- Attack the fire using standpipe operations.
- Ambulance Company:
- Stage until assigned by Command.
Procedure
- Protect-in-Place: refers to situations where it is safest to remain indoors rather than face uncertainty outside.
- During sheltering, first responders should provide safety by placing protection between occupants and the danger.
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This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for highrise fire scene operations by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, compliant with NIMS standards.