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Question 1

According to JFRD SOG 407, what is the definition of a high-rise building?

Answer 1

Any building which has 4 floors or greater, regardless of the location of the fire.

Question 2

What should the first arriving unit assume if nothing is showing at a reported high-rise fire?

Answer 2

Assume a concealed fire.

Question 3

If smoke or fire is showing upon arrival at a high-rise incident, what action must be initiated immediately?

Answer 3

Initiate a second alarm.

Question 4

What is the radio designation for the Engineer of the first engine company who remains at the fire alarm panel?

Answer 4

Panel Control.

Question 5

If the reported location of a high-rise fire is below which floor should stairs be used for the initial ascent?

Answer 5

The 7th Floor.

Question 6

The Initial Fire Attack Team is formed by which two units?

Answer 6

The first and second arriving engine companies.

Question 7

What is the radio designation for the Initial Fire Attack Team?

Answer 7

Attack One.

Question 8

In the event of a radio malfunction, who is responsible for relaying communications between fire attack teams and Command?

Answer 8

Panel Control, via fire phones if available.

Question 9

The ‘Attack One’ team should advance to a mandatory brief stop at what location relative to the fire?

Answer 9

The landing two floors below the reported fire location.

Question 10

What are the four top priorities for Ladder Companies at a high-rise fire?

Answer 10

Forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, and checking for extension.

Question 11

The first and second arriving Ladder Companies must each drop what piece of equipment at the front of the building?

Answer 11

A cordless PPV fan with a 50’ cord.

Question 12

The 3rd arriving Ladder Company is tasked with initiating _____ and _____.

Answer 12

PPV (Positive Pressure Ventilation) and RIT (Rapid Intervention Team).

Question 13

After establishing PPV, the 3rd Ladder Company pairs with which unit to form RIT?

Answer 13

The 2nd Squad.

Question 14

What is the primary assignment of the 1st arriving Squad Company at a high-rise fire?

Answer 14

Ascend to the roof to check for fire/victims, then search the top floor and descend the opposite stairwell.

Question 15

The 2nd arriving Squad Company is assigned to form the RIT at what location?

Answer 15

One floor below the fire floor.

Question 16

Upon assuming command, the 1st Suppression Chief must ensure a 2nd and 3rd alarm as well as what other declaration for a confirmed fire?

Answer 16

A Level-1 MCI (Mass Casualty Incident).

Question 17

What is the radio designation for the Suppression Chief assigned to the fire floor?

Answer 17

Forward Ops.

Question 18

In expanding operations, where is the Forward Staging Officer located?

Answer 18

Two floors below the fire.

Question 19

What is the primary objective of a Rapid Ascent Team (RAT)?

Answer 19

To repeatedly search for occupants in a specific stairwell from the fire floor to the roof and assist in their removal.

Question 20

High Rise Fires shall operate on a Designated _____, such as B-1 or B-5.

Answer 20

B-Flight.

Question 21

If portable radio reception fails, what must the Incident Commander activate?

Answer 21

A portable Radio Repeater.

Question 22

Anytime an elevator is used after the initial ascent, it must be in Fire Service Mode and have what assigned personnel?

Answer 22

A Firefighter operator.

Question 23

A forward rehab area should be established two floors below the fire and must have what level of medical component?

Answer 23

An equipped, staffed ALS component.

Question 24

A _____ should be considered if elevators are unavailable and Forward Staging is above the 7th floor.

Answer 24

Stairway Support Group.

Question 25

What is the standard set of 'irons' carried by Ladder Companies?

Answer 25

A flat axe married to a 30-inch halligan tool.

Question 26

What is the primary assignment of the first arriving Suppression Chief?

Answer 26

Assume Command.

Question 27

What is the radio designation for the Suppression Officer in charge of Level II staging away from the incident?

Answer 27

Exterior Staging.

Question 28

What is the radio designation for the officer managing personnel and equipment two floors below the fire?

Answer 28

Forward Staging.

Question 29

If initial operations are overwhelmed with victims, they should be moved to what location?

Answer 29

The first tenable floor below the fire (a collection point).

Question 30

The engineer of the first engine parks near the _____ to serve as a locator and pump.

Answer 30

FDC (Fire Department Connection).

Question 31

The first arriving unit in the lobby must attempt to obtain master keys, fire phones, building plans, and information from whom?

Answer 31

Building management or security.

Question 32

Additional attack teams beyond 'Attack One' consist of _____ Engine Companies.

Answer 32

paired.

Question 33

The 2nd arriving Ladder Company should park on the _____ side of the building if possible for secondary ladder operations.

Answer 33

opposite.

Question 34

In a low-pressure emergency, the ½ inch low flow tip on the high-rise nozzle can provide a full stream reach at what minimum pressure?

Answer 34

30 psi.

Question 35

If a window near the fire is on the windward side of the building, PPV fans may not overcome the inward pressure. What should be done?

Answer 35

Close the door to the room and choose another ventilation exit.

Question 36

Who is responsible for coordinating the transport of personnel and equipment via elevator with 'Lobby Control' and 'Forward Staging'?

Answer 36

The firefighter operator assigned to the elevator.

Question 37

The resupply of SCBA cylinders may be best accomplished by personnel transporting full cylinders to the lobby and empty ones to the _____.

Answer 37

Air Supply Unit.

Question 38

According to the tool compliment list, what does 'HFT' stand for?

Answer 38

Hydraulic Forcible Entry Tool.

Question 39

The 1st due Squad Company is also known as the '_____ Team'.

Answer 39

Roof.

Question 40

In addition to irons and hooks, the 2nd due Squad (RIT) must carry a search rope and what type of atmospheric monitor?

Answer 40

A Rae Meter.

Question 41

What is a secondary priority at a high-rise fire that involves addressing large amounts of water and shutting off sprinkler valves?

Answer 41

Salvage.

Question 42

What is the radio designation for the rehab area located two floors below the fire?

Answer 42

Forward Rehab.

Question 43

During RAT operations, stairwell doors should be opened every 3-5 floors and _____ should be used to ensure the doors remain unlocked but closed.

Answer 43

latch straps.

Question 44

What is a primary danger to firefighters once hose streams are operated inside a high-rise building?

Answer 44

Falling overhead components like ceiling tile hardware and HVAC flex duct wire.

Question 45

An engine that is pumping into a standpipe system is considered a _____ supply only.

Answer 45

backup.

Question 46

If an FDC is blocked or inoperable, a first-floor standpipe outlet can be used to supply the system, but not if the outlet is equipped with a _____.

Answer 46

PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve).

Question 47

The initial first alarm assignment for a high-rise fire includes 5 Engines, 3 Ladders, and how many Suppression Chiefs?

Answer 47

Four.