25 Questions
Which type of gear should crews performing search and rescue be equipped with?
Forcible entry gear
What can be used for ventilation in these buildings?
Both mechanical fans and natural ventilation
What should be done with the HVAC system in these buildings?
It should be turned off
Why may ventilation be difficult and time consuming in these buildings?
Due to the design and/or construction material
What should the Company Officer consider when using the aerial device in these structures?
The use of portable equipment off their apparatus
What should the Rescue Officer consider when assigned to patient care in these structures?
The number of victims
What should the District Chief consider when assuming command in these structures?
The protection of exposures
What potential problem could occur in buildings taller than 15 stories?
Pressure reducing valves
Which type of construction are multi-story buildings usually made of?
Concrete Block & Stucco (CBS)
What are some fire protection devices that multi-story buildings may have?
Smoke detectors, standpipes, sprinklers
What is the majority of fires in multi-story buildings extinguished using?
Jumpline or High Rise Kit
What type of line is usually sufficient to fight fires in multi-story buildings?
1¾” line (preconnected jumpline or High Rise Kit line)
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
What type of attack is usually used in multi-story buildings?
Offensive
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
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
According to the text, what is the typical range for the pressure setting of a PRV in a standpipe system?
100-175 PSI
What is the maximum distance allowed between the standpipe hookup and the most remote portions of a sprinkled floor, according to NFPA 14?
200'
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
What should firefighters do if a problem exists with the standpipe valve?
Hook up on another floor or at a second remote standpipe
What is a potential issue with standpipes that firefighters should be aware of?
Debris in the standpipe
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
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
What are the major problems created by the design, size, and occupant load of high-rise buildings?
Search and rescue difficulties
What is the role of the Incident Commander in search, rescue, and evacuation in high-rise buildings?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on operating guidelines for multi-story buildings, including fire protection devices and firefighting techniques. Learn about using jumplines and High Rise Kits to extinguish fires in these structures.
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