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A Level II high-rise response is initiated when?

  • An automatic alarm drops with several confirming calls indicating a fire.
  • There is a confirmed working fire reported by units on the scene.
  • There is a report of possible smoke or a smell of smoke with no visible fire and no confirming calls. (correct)
  • Visible smoke is reported.

Which of the following resources are the total of a Level III high-rise response?

  • 1 Engine Company
  • 3 Engines, 1 Truck, and 1 Battalion Chief (BC)
  • 1 DC, 4 BC's, 8 Engines, 4 Trucks, 2 Air supply/utility and 3 EMS ambulances and 2 heavy rescues (correct)
  • 1 BC, 4 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 EMS ambulance, and 1 Air supply/Utility unit.

Under what circumstance will a Level I or Level II response automatically be upgraded to a Level III response?

  • If dispatch receives information indicating visible smoke or fire within the structure. (correct)
  • If the initial responding unit requests an upgrade.
  • If the automatic alarm is triggered during overnight hours.
  • If the building has a history of false alarms.

What is the primary initial action for dispatch centers when a working fire is confirmed at a high-rise incident?

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Which of the following is NOT a resource dispatched as part of the Level IV high-rise response?

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What preparation should helicopter crews undertake when involved in a high-rise incident?

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A Level I high-rise response is characterized by?

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During a working incident, after the necessary notifications, what additional action does the dispatch center take?

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What is the primary action of the 5th-arriving truck company if aerial rescue is not immediately necessary?

<p>Take the fan to the base of the 2nd fire attack stairwell. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance would the responsibilities of the Truck Fire Attack Team shift to the responsibilities of the next arriving truck company?

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What is the 6th-arriving truck company's main objective related to the stairwell?

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To whom does the 6th arriving truck company reports to?

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Why is consistency between departments a high priority when developing high-rise kits?

<p>To facilitate inter-agency cooperation and efficiency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of developing high-rise kits?

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Which of the following is NOT typically included in a standardized Command/Lobby Kit?

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What should chief officers do with the standardized Command/Lobby Kit?

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What is the main objective of the 1st Heavy Rescue RIT upon arrival?

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Where does the 2nd Heavy Rescue RIT establish its operations?

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Which tool from the Engine High-Rise Kit is specifically designed for use when a standpipe valve wheel is missing or broken?

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Which nozzle is recommended for use with the Engine High-Rise Kit?

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What's the purpose of the dog bone Knox cap remover in the Engine High-Rise Kit?

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Which tool from the Truck Kit is used to assist firefighters in seeing through smoke-filled environments?

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Besides the standard tools, what additional safety procedure is emphasized for both the 5th and 6th arriving truck companies?

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What is the 8th-arriving engine's primary responsibility related to water supply?

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The 9th-arriving engine has what main objective?

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What is the role of the 1st-arriving truck regarding fire attack operations?

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Besides full PPE, radios, and a cell phone, what additional safety equipment does the 2nd-arriving truck carry?

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What is the primary objective of the 3rd-arriving truck upon arrival?

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Where does the 4th-arriving truck position its apparatus during a high-rise incident?

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To whom does the engineer of the 8th-arriving engine report upon reaching their designated position?

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What is the 1st-arriving truck's responsibility if aerial rescue is prioritized by the Incident Commander (IC)?

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How far from the structure should the 8th-arriving engine position to perform a reverse lay, related to fire attack on the 2nd standpipe/2nd water supply?

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To whom do the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th arriving engines report when in position?

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What is the most accurate description of the placement of the 2nd-arriving truck's apparatus?

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To whom does the 1st-arriving truck report when in position with PAR#?

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What is a shared responsibility of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th arriving trucks?

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What is the Resource Staging Area (RSA)?

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In the initial phase of a high-rise incident, what action should Command prioritize regarding communication with air support?

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What is the minimum number of firefighters typically required to control a small, confirmed working fire in a high-rise building?

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What is the primary purpose of a Level III High-Rise Response?

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Where should the Apparatus Base be located in relation to the incident, and why?

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What factors should Command consider when regulating the size of the incident response?

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What is not a typical notification made during a Level IV or 3rd Alarm High Rise Notification?

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What is the Engine Company's responsibility regarding water supply in high-rise firefighting?

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Why are 50-foot bundles of 2½" hose, pre-formed into 'horseshoe' loads, preferred for primary attack in high-rise fires?

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What is the recommended operating time for attack crews in a sustained high-rise fire attack?

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Before a chief officer arrives at the fire floor, who assumes the role of division supervisor?

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What is a key responsibility of truck companies in supporting engine company operations during the initial attack?

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What duty should truck company members not be assigned to on initial attack?

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What is the primary ventilation strategy for high-rise structures?

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How can positive pressure in evacuation stairways be augmented?

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Why is aggressive fire attack crucial in high-rise structures?

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What is the primary role of truck company members regarding stairways during a high-rise fire?

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Which of the following is the MOST appropriate location for the Resource Staging Area (RSA) in a high-rise fire incident?

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What is the MOST important function of the Resource Staging Area (RSA) Manager?

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What is the recommended action for dispatch centers when a working fire is confirmed in a high-rise incident?

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What information should dispatch centers use ICS Form #205, 'Incident Communications' for during a high-rise incident?

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What is the FIRST arriving engine company's tactical objective upon arriving at the scene of a high-rise fire?

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What is the SECOND arriving engine company's MAIN objective at a high-rise fire?

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Which task is the Engineer of the second-arriving engine expected to perform at a high-rise fire?

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What is the primary role of the 3rd and 4th arriving engine companies at a high-rise fire?

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At a high-rise fire, what is the 5th arriving engine company's initial assignment?

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What action should the crew of the 6th arriving engine company take upon arrival at a high-rise fire?

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What is the tactical objective of the 7th arriving engine company at a high-rise incident?

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During aerial rescue operations at a high-rise fire, what happens to the responsibilities of Truck companies assigned to support fire attack?

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In high-rise incidents, why is it crucial for division and group supervisors to maintain constant communication?

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During a high-rise fire, if aerial operations are deemed necessary, what action should the Incident Commander (IC) take?

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Level I High-Rise Response

Automatic alarm, no confirming calls. Requires at least 1 engine company.

Level II High-Rise Response

Possible smoke, smell of smoke, no visible fire, no confirming calls. Requires red light and siren response.

Level III High-Rise Response

Report of fire, visible smoke, confirming calls. Requires red light and siren response.

Level IV High-Rise Response

Confirmed working fire. In addition to Level III response.

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Level I Resources

3 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 BC.

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Level II Resources

4 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 EMS ambulance, 1 Air supply/Utility unit, 1 DC or AC of operations.

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Level III Resources

4 BCs, 8 Engines, 4 Trucks, 2 Air supply/utility, 3 EMS ambulances, 2 Heavy rescues.

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Level IV Resources

Additional resources for confirmed working fire.

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Helicopter Function

Reports smoke and wind conditions at roof level to Command.

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Helicopter Crew Accompaniment

Chief Officer should accompany the helicopter crew.

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Air Operations Branch

IC must prepare to implement the Air Operations Branch.

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Level III Response

Minimum number of firefighters to control a small, confirmed working fire in a high-rise building.

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Apparatus Base

Location for assembling equipment and supplies, minimum of 200 feet from the incident.

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Emergency Communication Center

Activated to establish an Incident Management Team (IMT).

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Engine Company Functions

Rescue, provide firefighting water to standpipes, provide hand lines, and attack the fire.

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High-Rise Standpipe and Nozzle Kits

Pre-assembled kits containing necessary standpipe equipment.

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Attack Duration

Fire Attack crews are limited to 10 minutes of operating time, backup teams ready.

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Division Supervisor Role

Ensure attack crews have adequate help to support the attack including back up.

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Truck Company Functions

Rescue, force entry, gain access, ventilate, support engine company operations, and operate as Initial Rapid Intervention Team (RIT).

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Truck Company Equipment

Carry and use all necessary equipment for their responsibilities.

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Truck Company Priorities

Supports rescue of the fire floor, forcing doors, opening the plenum space for the engine companies, and breaching areas for an aggressive attack.

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Fourth Due Truck

Organize and implement ventilation strategies.

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Primary Ventilation Strategy

Pressurize stairways

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Stairway Control

Control all openings to stairways to manage airflow and prevent fire spread.

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Resource Staging Area (RSA)

A designated location, at least two floors below the fire, for equipment, teams, and support.

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Communication Plan

A high-rise incident plan using channels for support, operations, and emergencies.

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1st-Arriving Engine Objective

Enter FCC, mark panel, return elevators, find stairways, note building systems, report conditions, determine fire location, and start fire attack.

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2nd-Arriving Engine Objective

Establish water supply to standpipe/sprinkler, check standpipe valves, and support fire attack.

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3rd-Arriving Engine Objective

Prepare to replace the attack team on the fire floor.

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4th-Arriving Engine Objective

Set up in stairwell to relieve fire crews and check the floor above the fire.

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5th-Arriving Engine Objective

Manage the RSA and prepare to relieve stairwell crews.

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6th-Arriving Engine Objective

Report to RSA and prepare to replace an attack team in the stairwell.

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7th-Arriving Engine Objective

Begin fire attack from the second stairwell, coordinating with the Fire Floor Division supervisor.

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Ventilation Group Channel

Operating on a separate channel from the fire attack group allowing for clear concise communication .

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Aerial Operations

The Incident Commander should call additional trucks for support.

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ICS Form #205 Incident Communications

This form lists support (logistics), operations, and emergency channels for the incident.

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Check the floor above

Check the floor above the fire floor with the Fire Floor Division supervisor.

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Communication is key

Coordinate attack with Fire Floor Division supervisor.

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8th Arriving Engine Role

Supplies the 2nd standpipe/sprinkler and backs up fire attack in the 2nd stairwell.

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8th Engine Apparatus Placement

Reverse lays from the 2nd standpipe to a hydrant at least 200' away.

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9th Arriving Engine Role

Prepare to replace the attack team on the fire floor in the 2nd stairwell.

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10th Arriving Engine Role

Positions at Apparatus Base and prepares to replace the attack team in the 2nd stairwell.

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11th Arriving Engine Role

Positions in Resource, prepares to replace an attack team in 2nd stairwell.

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12th Arriving Engine Role

Positions in Resource, prepares to replace an attack team in 2nd stairwell.

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1st Arriving Truck Role

Performs truck functions, opens up for attack team, becomes forcible entry/IRIT.

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1st Truck Apparatus Placement

Places apparatus on an advantageous corner for possible rescue.

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2nd Arriving Truck Initial Action

Takes a fan to the base of the fire attack stairwell.

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2nd Arriving Truck Role

Backup to fire attack in stairwell. Takes a fan to base of fire attack stairwell.

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3rd Arriving Truck Initial Action

Positions an additional fan in stairwell one floor below RSA.

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3rd Arriving Truck Role

Backup to stairwell in resource, positions fan one floor below RSA.

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4th Arriving Truck Role

Performs truck functions on the fire floor from the 2nd stairwell.

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4th Truck Apparatus Placement

Near the 2nd stairwell on an advantageous corner for possible rescue.

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3rd-Arriving Truck Main Objective

Prepare to rotate to Backup Fire Attack Teams in stairwell. Upon relieving Truck Fire Attack Team on fire floor, performs truck functions at the fire floor

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5th Arriving Truck Main Objective

Takes fan to the base of the 2nd fire attack stairwell, performs truck functions on the fire floor, opens up for attack team and plenum space, stages in stairwell and becomes forcible entry/IRIT if needed.

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6th Arriving Truck Main Objective

Positions fan one floor below 2nd stairwell resource, prepares to rotate to Backup Fire Attack Teams, and performs truck functions on the fire floor upon relief of Truck Fire Attack Team.

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High-Rise Kit Purpose

A kit to assist operations on the fire floor that promotes consistency between departments for better inter-departmental cooperation.

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Command/Lobby Kit Contents

Bag, notepads, clipboard, markers, incident vest, vest inserts, accountability boards, building phone, lumber crayons, ICS forms

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1st Heavy Rescue Main Objective

Positions apparatus in Apparatus Base, reports to Resource Staging Area, and establishes RIT on the RSA floor.

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2nd Heavy Rescue Main Objective

Positions apparatus in Apparatus Base, reports to 2nd stairwell RSA, and establishes RIT on the 2nd stairwell RSA.

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Engine High-Rise Kit Contents

Engine kit bag, 2½" gated valve (lightweight), spanners, vise grip/channel locks, 1½" to 2½"Increaser, nozzle

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Engine High-Rise Kit (Part 2)

Spare SCBA cylinder (one per person), door wedge/rubber strap assortment, high-rise hose pack (one per FF), lumber crayons, grease pens or permanent markers, dog bone Knox cap remover

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Truck High-Rise Kit Contents

TIC, chainsaw, rotary saw, trash hooks, heavy irons, light irons, portable light, spare SCBA bottle (1 per person), lumber crayons, grease pens, or permanent markers

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Apparatus Placement for 5th/6th Arriving Truck

Out of 200' perimeter and easily movable

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Safety Procedure

Full PPE, radios, cell phone

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5th Arriving Truck Tools

Truck Kit. Fan and extra tools are placed in the RSA.

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5th Arriving Truck Apparatus Placement

If aerial rescue is deemed immediately necessary, place the turntable in a rescue position for a residential structure. If commercial, place tactically, if fire floor is within reach.

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6th Arriving Truck Tools

Truck Kit. Fan and extra tools are placed in the RSA.

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Aerial Rescue Operations Override

If IC prioritizes aerial rescue operations, the Truck Fire Attack Team’s responsibilities shift to the next arriving truck company.

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Study Notes

  • These notes outline high-rise fire response protocols, resource responsibilities, and equipment.

High-Rise Response Levels

  • Level I: Automatic alarm, notifier alarm without confirming calls, at least 1 engine company is dispatched. AHJ cancellation policy may apply.
  • Level II: Possible smoke, smell of smoke, no visible fire, no confirming calls. Red light and siren response is required.
    • Requires 1 BC or chief officer, 3 Engines, and 1 Truck
  • Level III: Report of fire, visible smoke, confirming calls with or without automatic alarm drop. Red light and siren response is required.
    • Requires 1 BC, 2nd-due BC or chief officer notified, 4 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 EMS ambulance, 1 Air supply/Utility unit, and 1 DC or AC of operations or designated chief officer.
    • It represents a balance of all assigned units at this point.
    • A Level I or II response upgrades to Level III if visible smoke or fire is reported.
  • Level IV: Confirmed working fire. Red light and siren response is required.
    • Requires 4 BCs or other designated chief officers, 8 Engines, 4 Trucks, 2 Air supply/utility units, 3 EMS ambulances, 2 Heavy rescues.
    • Involves a Multi-agency Regional Task Force consisting of 1 DC or AC, and 2 BCs or designated chief officers

Working Incident/Air Operations

  • Dispatch confirms a working fire and contacts the Department of Public Safety helicopter and any relevant mutual aid agreements
  • Helicopter crews must know AHJ guidelines, radio channels, report smoke/wind conditions, and understand rooftop rescue procedures, a chief officer should accompany the helicopter crew.
  • The Incident Commander (IC) implements the Air Operations Branch under the Operations Section, communication is delegated to a qualified deputy due to safety requirements.
  • Regular training exercises with an Air Operations Branch are necessary.

Upgrading and Resource Management

  • A Level III High-Rise Response is required when a "working fire" is announced.
  • Personnel assemble equipment from the Apparatus Base, located at least 200 feet from the incident.
  • Command determines the level of resources needed based on department capabilities, fire load, occupancy type, fire size/location, elevator usability, and experience.

Level IV Notifications

  • The Emergency Communication Center activates and may establish an Incident Management Team (IMT).
  • Dispatch initiates off-duty member call-back procedures.
  • Additional EMS field supervisor, fuel tanker, the Red Cross, and city/county/state emergency manager are notified.
  • Structural engineers are contacted if needed.
  • City/county manager or mayor is notified.

Resource Responsibilities - Engine Companies

  • Engine companies are responsible for rescue, providing water to standpipes/hand lines, and attacking the fire.
  • They use pre-assembled High-Rise Standpipe and Nozzle Kits with 50-foot bundles of 2½" hose in "horseshoe" loads.
  • Attack crews operate for 10 minutes with backup teams ready.
  • Crews need at least three members in the lead and two at the entrance for line movement assistance. The first-in captain acts as division supervisor until a chief officer arrives.
  • Requests for resources are communicated through Command or the Operations Section Chief.

Resource Responsibilities - Truck Companies

  • Truck companies are responsible for rescue, force entry, gain access, ventilate, support engine operations, and operate as Initial Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and carry necessary equipment
  • Truck company members should not waste energy carrying hose bundles or nozzle equipment.
  • Truck initial duties: support rescue, force doors, open plenum space, and create breaches for aggressive attacks.
  • Fourth-due truck companies organize and implement ventilation strategies, primarily pressurizing stairways, additional pressurization may assist keeping evacuation stairways clear.
  • The “Ventilation Group” should monitor and communicate conditions on a separate channel.
  • Division and group supervisors must maintain constant communication.

Resource Staging Area (RSA)

  • An RSA is made as soon as possible, ideally two floors below the fire floor.
  • It serves as a cache for equipment, tools, hose, firefighting teams, medical support, and RITs and is supervised by a manager.

Communication Plan

  • Dispatch centers should provide an operations channel to the incident and use pre-plans and high-rise response guides to secure resources.
  • ICS Form #205 "Incident Communications" should list support, operations, and emergency channels.
  • Dispatch centers should use resource boards to track local and regional resources.
  • Salt Lake City Communications Center dispatches on Channel 3, switching the incident to Channel 2, tactical channels are assigned by Incident Command.
  • The RIT Channel remains per SLCFD Policy.

Specific Engine Company Functions:

  • 1st-Arriving Engine: Enters Fire Command Center (FCC), marks panel, returns elevators, finds stairways, determines fire location/extent, and starts the attack.
  • 2nd-Arriving Engine: Connects to standpipe, establishes water supply, and checks standpipe valves and backs up the fire attack. The Engineer becomes Water Supply Group.
  • 3rd/4th-Arriving Engines: Backup to attack team on the fire floor, stationed in the stairwell.
  • 5th/6th-Arriving Engines: Positioned at Apparatus Base, report to Resource Staging Area, and prepare to relieve stairwell crews.
  • 7th-Arriving Engine: Begins fire attack from a second stairwell, coordinating with the Fire Floor Division supervisor acts as Initial 2nd stairwell Fire Attack Group supervisor.
  • 8th-Arriving Engine: Supplies a second standpipe; the crew backs up fire attack in the 2nd stairwell.
  • 9th/10th -Arriving Engines: Prepare to replace attack team on fire floor in 2nd stairwell.
  • 11th/12th-Arriving Engines: Positioned in resource, prepares to replace an attack team in 2nd stairwell

Specific Truck Company Functions:

  • 1st-Arriving Truck: Performs truck functions on the fire floor, opens up for the attack team. Becomes Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT) or Ventilation Group.
  • 2nd-Arriving Truck: Takes fan to base of fire attack stairwell, performs truck functions after relieving Truck 1.
  • 3rd-Arriving Truck: Positions additional fan in stairwell one floor below RSA, prepares to rotate into stairwell.
  • 4th-Arriving Truck: Performs truck functions on the fire floor from the 2nd stairwell.
  • 5th-Arriving Truck: Takes fan to the base of the 2nd fire attack stairwell, performs truck functions after relieving Truck 4.
  • 6th-Arriving Truck: Positions fan in stairwell one floor below the 2nd stairwell resource.

Heavy Rescue

  • 1st Heavy Rescue: Establishes RIT on the RSA floor.
  • 2nd Heavy Rescue: Establishes RIT on 2nd stairwell RSA.

High-Rise Kits

  • Standardized kits promote consistency between departments, for local and regional cooperation.
  • Command/Lobby Kit: For chief officers, containing notepads, markers, ICS forms, etc.
  • Engine High-Rise Kit: Includes bag, gated valve, spanners, vise grips, increaser, nozzle, spare SCBA cylinder, door wedges, hose pack, markers, and Knox cap remover.
  • Truck Kit: Includes TIC, chain saw, rotary saw, trash hooks, heavy/light irons, portable light, spare SCBA bottle, and markers.

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