EOG 300 pg 40-43 high rise fires

Rescue/Evacuation

• Assign necessary companies for search and rescue, evacuation, and providing shelter for occupants.
• Establish all-clear indicators for areas threatened by fire to ensure safety.
• Move occupants to safe areas of refuge: minimum three floors below and five floors above the fire floor.
• Keep stairwells clear for firefighter access and ventilation; prevent occupants from using stairwells once in refuge.
• Coordinate with Ventilation to manage stairwell usage effectively.
• Conduct floor-by-floor evacuation systematically once deemed safe by operations.

Ventilation

• Assign at least two companies for each endangered floor and one for each floor requiring evacuation.
• Designate one company specifically for coordinating ventilation efforts.
• Collaborate with Lobby Control and building engineers to enhance ventilation strategies.
• Control HVAC systems and shut down non-supportive features as needed.
• Pressurize the evacuation stairwell for safety.
• Establish a separate ventilation/exhaust stairwell leading to the roof for effectiveness.

Incident Commander (IC)

• IC oversees incident operations by building command structure, strategies, resource allocation, and directing team activities.
• Locate command post at least 300 feet from the building for safety and effective oversight.
• Ensure communication of command post location to Fire Alarm Office (FAO).
• Organize fireground structure and assess resource adequacy, ordering reinforcements when required.
• Maintain Base reserve, Staging reserve, and relief companies to support operations.

Staging

• Set up staging at least two floors below the fire floor for logistical efficiency.
• The Staging Area Manager informs the IC and manages the area by organizing resources and resting personnel separately.
• Maintain distinct reserves for equipment used and equipment available for re-issue.
• Create a rehabilitation area for personnel recovery.
• Accurately log company statuses and request additional resources from the Base as necessary.

Base

• For high-rise incidents, Base functions similarly to staging areas in other emergencies.
• Select a Base site at least 300 feet from the incident with adequate space for parking and transporting personnel and equipment.
• Implement strict control over company entry and exit from the Base.
• Establish a security perimeter around the Base and ensure a safe passageway to a Lobby area.

Operations

• Operations typically established by the third alarm district chief at an ideal location, usually the Staging floor.
• Ensure the selected location supports effective communication systems for managing operations.
• Oversee all suppression and rescue tasks including fire attack, Rescue/Recovery, Staging, and EMS services.
• Consult with the IC on necessary resources, ensuring relief for all operational teams.

Stairwell Support

• During extensive high-rise incidents, staging logistical demands require designated companies to move equipment.
• Prioritize equipment transport via elevators or stairwells from ground level to staging areas.
• Coordinate auxiliary water supply logistics by laying hose up stairways for operational needs.
• Assess and procure required personnel numbers for stairwell operations, adhering to recommended staffing ratios.
• Equip stairwell support personnel with PPE, SCBA, handlights, and radios, ensuring they remain in Class B uniforms unless conditions change.

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