Operating Guidelines and Firefighting Techniques for Multi-Story Buildings

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Which type of gear should crews performing search and rescue be equipped with?

Lights

Forcible entry gear (correct)

Ventilation gear

Aerial devices

What can be used for ventilation in these buildings?

Both mechanical fans and natural ventilation (correct)

Mechanical fans only

No ventilation is needed

Natural ventilation only

What should be done with the HVAC system in these buildings?

It should be adjusted to a lower temperature

It should be left on

It should be adjusted to a higher temperature

It should be turned off (correct)

Why may ventilation be difficult and time consuming in these buildings?

Due to the design and/or construction material Signup and view all the answers

What should the Company Officer consider when using the aerial device in these structures?

The use of portable equipment off their apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What should the Rescue Officer consider when assigned to patient care in these structures?

The number of victims Signup and view all the answers

What should the District Chief consider when assuming command in these structures?

The protection of exposures Signup and view all the answers

What potential problem could occur in buildings taller than 15 stories?

Pressure reducing valves Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction are multi-story buildings usually made of?

Concrete Block & Stucco (CBS) Signup and view all the answers

What are some fire protection devices that multi-story buildings may have?

Smoke detectors, standpipes, sprinklers Signup and view all the answers

What is the majority of fires in multi-story buildings extinguished using?

Jumpline or High Rise Kit Signup and view all the answers

What type of line is usually sufficient to fight fires in multi-story buildings?

1¾” line (preconnected jumpline or High Rise Kit line) Signup and view all the answers

What can crews do in multi-story buildings without a built-in standpipe system?

Attack fire on the upper floors using their High Rise Kit and create their own standpipe using 3” hose run up the exterior side of the building Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack is usually used in multi-story buildings?

Offensive Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when dealing with aerials/quints in multi-story buildings?

Search and Rescue - time of day, type of occupancy, type of construction, means of egress, and number of floors Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors to consider when conducting search and rescue in multi-story buildings?

Time of day, type of occupancy, type of construction, means of egress, and number of floors Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the typical range for the pressure setting of a PRV in a standpipe system?

100-175 PSI Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance allowed between the standpipe hookup and the most remote portions of a sprinkled floor, according to NFPA 14?

200' Signup and view all the answers

What modifications have been made to the Miami Fire-Rescue High Rise Kit to overcome low pressure from a standpipe PRV and greater distances to the most remote portions of a sprinkled floor?

Addition of a line pressure gauge and utilization of low friction loss hose Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if a problem exists with the standpipe valve?

Hook up on another floor or at a second remote standpipe Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue with standpipes that firefighters should be aware of?

Debris in the standpipe Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to extinguish a fire in the attic of a high-rise building?

Pulling the ceiling down with pike poles and extinguishing with hand lines Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of high-rise structures that needs to be checked thoroughly for fire travel and the accumulation of toxic and explosive gases?

Drop ceilings Signup and view all the answers

What are the major problems created by the design, size, and occupant load of high-rise buildings?

Search and rescue difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander in search, rescue, and evacuation in high-rise buildings?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers