Details Title: 0701 Description: High Rise - Book 100 "Fire Extinguishment" Total Flash Cards: 43 Created: 09/12/2007 20:19:07		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Other Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term In order to be safe and effective in combating a high-rise fire, what must company members understand? Definition The Los Angeles Fire Department's High-Rise Incident Command System in addition to their company's standard operating guidelines. Term What is the objective of the fire suppression force for a high-rise fire? Definition To locate, confine, and extinguish the fire. Term Pre-planning also involves a working knowledge of the specific buildings in our district, why is this important? Definition Because depending on when they were constructed, high-rise buildings will have different built-in fire protection systems. Term What are the different stages of a High Rise Fire? Definition According to Book 100, it is broken up into the following: 1. Pre-Planning 2. En-Route 3. On Scene 4. Entering the Building 5. In the Lobby 6. Going Aloft 7. Check for Staging 8 Fire Floor 9. Advancing Lines Term With regards to pre-planning all members must have a basic understanding of what? Definition High-rise building design, elevator operation, stairwell numbering system, fire control rooms, and how to enter stairwells from ground level. Term While en route what are indicators to asses high rise occupancy? Definition Time of day, day of the week, type of occupancy. Term After arriving on scene when may the fire attack team be formed? Definition After radio size up and safe apparatus positioning. Term Department policy requires the Fire Attack Team to take what item when entering an elevator? Definition fire extinguisher Term When feasible the high rise Fire Attack team should also take what items? Definition spotlight and extra air bottles Term What make assembling a Fire attack team run smoothly? Definition training and pre-planning Term Are exterior lock boxes required by the fire code? Lock boxes usually require the assistance of what? Definition no(but interior lock boxes are), ladder Term Why is an aerial ladder seldom used to gain access to high rise buildings? Definition Unopenable windows and deep building setbacks. Term When our efforts to gain access through forcible entry of the doors are unsuccessful, the next best option is to..? Definition break glass Term What does an annunciator panel do? Definition Displays the general floor plan of the building and the location of the device that has been actuated in addition to the type of alarm. Term From the lock box what two things are obtained prior to proceeding aloft? Definition one set of building keys and a copy of the building inventory Term What do the Lock box keys enable the Firefighter to do? Definition Control elevators, unlock ground level entrance and all floors served by the stairwell. Term When may a slip bank elevator system be used to ascend a high rise building? Definition When the bank's service terminates 5 floors or below. Term In addition to the key lock, some doors are held closed by a magnetic device requiring how many lbs of pressure to overcome? Definition 25 lbs. Term What are typhoon blowers? Definition Water pressure driven blowers that do not emit carbon monoxide and supply fresh air to the stairwell. Term When going aloft in a High rise who sets the the stairwell climbing pace? Definition The officer in charge Term The officer in charge should give an appraisal of conditions found in the stairwell how often? Definition every 4-5 floors Term high rise attack teams asses what floors for staging? Definition 2 floors below reported fire floor Term What should be done before opening a door that is separating you from the fire? Definition Charge a line Term In a high rise fire it is best to connect lines where? Definition Standpipe outlet on the fire floor landing Term When advancing two lines simultaneously how should they be flaked? Definition One upstairs and the other downstairs to minimize entanglement, large line upstairs and the smaller downstairs. Term Standpipes in high rises are controlled by what three ways? Definition pressure regulating devices, pressure restring devices or orifice plates Term What is the pressure regulator gpm limit? Definition 300gpm Term Orifice plates limit flow to ..... Definition 200 gpm Term If a gated wye is part of a high rise hose lay it must be... Definition attended or strapped to prevent inadvertent closure Term Lines connected to orifice plate outlets require ... Definition plates to be removed and a member to remain at outlet Term What should a FF do if an orifice plate can not be removed ? Definition Lines should be not be completely shut off as the high pressure resulting from a complete shut off could burst the hose. Term What should the fire attack teams in a high rise direct their efforts towards? Definition protecting hallways, corridors, stairs, elevators and other vertical openings. Term When mounting an effective attack in a H.rise where fire has overtaken corridor or hallway use the..... Definition largest capacity hand line and reduce it so you are not chased off floor Term In a H. Rise if you can not open the door due to expansion or heat or if the fire is too close to the door what should the team do? Definition Go down a floor and proceed to other side, connect lines. Term In Firefighting a center core bldg. design you must alert for a possible...and prevent it by Definition "Wrap around" in the corridor and prevent it by using 2 lines (offensive and defensive, without causing a situation of opposing lines) Term In a High Rise this area presents a hidden space where fire can spread undetected.. Definition Area above ceiling usually used for return air to the plenum, check area overhead and behind you by removing ceiling and taking a look Term The___________ and ___________ have three floors interconnected by a separate open stairwell and because of these vertical openings they must have______________. Definition Arco towers and the First Interstate Tower they must have 2 hour fire protection(accomplished by rolling steel doors,they may close at any time). Term flash over may occur as low as__________ Definition 700 deg. Fahrenheit Term Indicators of a flash over may be... Definition freely burning fire, accumulation of heat and smoke in upper pt. of room,increased density of smoke, flickering of ceiling smoke. Term If HVAC system is shut down in a sealed High rise bldg. the fire floor may become oxygen__________ creating a __________ condition. Definition deficient, backdraft Term Signs of backdraft include..... Definition Confinement of the fire,smoke forced from cracks, smoke thick and dark or brownish and grayish yellowish, hot doors and windows. Term In a H. Rise how can the FF eliminate a backdraft condition? Definition Break a window (protecting working floor and floor above using charged lines) Term When the Fire attack team is relieved they must stay together and report to..... Definition staging