Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
41 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What pressure must the riser system be maintained at?
|
1050 kpa (same as max working pressure for hose) and run twin 90mm feeders (from offside) |
|
|
What considerations should the OIC advise crews in regards to known wind hazards at high rise incidents....3 |
Carrying out defensive internal attack including identifying a safe escape route Isolating affected fire compartments Carrying out an exterior attack with aerial monitors and deliveries positioned in adjacent buildings |
|
|
What is the differences between Dry riser? Wet riser? Charged riser? |
Dry - no water filled Wet - are supplied with sufficient pressurised water to supply ffing deliveries (can be boosted) Charged - filled with water to prevent rusting, outlets being left opened, foreign objects entering system- NOT sufficient for ffing |
|
|
In an incomplete building, under the building code what has to happen in regards to outlets of risers (2) and inlets whilst being built? (2) |
Out - reach a working riser outlet no more than 9 metres below the highest slab Have the highest outlet indicated by a temporary label (unless obvious from pipework) In - accessed from the street frontage Marked by a red panel in the perimeter fence with 'fire service inlet' written |
|
|
Risers in buildings being demolished are required to? 2 |
Maintained in a working state for as long as possible below the highest intact floor The last service removed |
|
|
What is an Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS)? |
An emergency public broadcasts voice and sound messages A dedicated emergency communication system for the occupants responsible for the evacuation |
|
|
The OIC of any crew operating in buildings under construction or being demolished must ensure..3 |
Close supervision to ensure safety standards are maintained The means to escape are kept clear All known hazards are communicated to crews entering any floor |
|
|
What are three types of stairs and their description? |
Safe path stairwells aka protected stairwells - usually a building spanning more then 3 floors, linked by fire doors, has minimal furniture Open stairs - not a separate fire cell, potential path of vertical fire spread Scissor stairs - 2 intertwined staircases with adjacent flights connecting the same floors in different direction |
|
|
What needs to be considered when determining which stairwell to use for access to a fire? 3 |
Fire location Types of stairwells available The stairwells availability and proximity to risers |
|
|
What factors should be considered to assist in decision making at a multi-story? 6 |
Evacuation Fire spread Smoke travel Floor flooding Signs of collapse Ventilation paths |
|
|
Describe the Emergency Fire Recall Switches? 3 |
Required for lifts servicing heights of more than 15 metres Are operated using the appropriate lift key Allow ff's to control the movement of the lift from within the lift car |
|
|
When can lifts be used at an incident? |
Only by the direction of the OIC following a risk assessment |
|
|
Lifts should not be used if? 3 |
There is evidence of smoke or water in the lift shaft The firefighter recall facility is not available The lift service room is within the indicated fire area |
|
|
What other factors should be considered before using lifts? |
Smoke or fire showing from the exterior of the building There is confusion/uncertainty about which is the fire floor A manual call point was used to activate the alarm |
|
|
Once the Firefighter Recall switch has been activated what will the lift do? 3 |
Return non-stop to the Lobby Remained parked with doors open Not respond to calls from other floors |
|
|
Explain what a Simultaneous Evacuation and a Staged Evacuation is? |
Simultaneous - all occupants evacuated at once Staged - phased - progressive - defend in place (Staged all refers to occupants remain in the building)
|
|
|
Explain the phased evacuation process (staged)...3 |
Usually used in a sprinkler protected building with a large footprint The fire floor, the two floors above and two below evacuate immediately Then the two floors above the evacuated floors and so on until all floors above the fire have been evacuated, then lower floors |
|
|
With a phased evacuation, usually an EWIS is used - this can be overridden by the FS to...3 |
Stop evacuation where there is no fire or fire has been extinguished Pause the evacuation to allow ff access Evacuate different floors in response to smoke spread |
|
|
What is progressive evacuation? |
Typically in hospitals, prisons and age care. Occupants move to adjacent fire cells. An alarm will typically only be sounded in fire cell. |
|
|
What is classed as a multi story building? 2 |
Building with six or more floors or A building that has a riser system |
|
|
What other incidents can the OIC fire apply all or part of the Multi story procedure? |
External firefighting is limited, or not possible There is a significant distance between the fire and the nearest practical external command point eg underground, ships |
|
|
When preparing a site report for a multi-storey building, the station OIC must...3 |
1. Follow the requirements of Operational Planning policy 2. Ensures - Fire protection systems Firefighting facilities Stairs, lifts, egress routes Water supplies Access Special risks Ventilation systems - is included when relevant 3. Ensures any info that needs to be available en route is entered as 'critical info' |
|
|
On arrival
What responsibilities do the OIC and crew have when arriving at a multi story incident?
|
-Generally arrive at a common location, near main entrance or panel -First arriving officer takes role of OIC Fire (until relieved by senior) -Carries out initial size up -Establishes the evacuation status -Transmits greater alarms if required -Identify fire location from available info -Determine location of ff facilities -Take a riser pack and Eq & proceed to the floor below the fire floor with crew -Establish the Forward Control Point at this location -Investigate the indicated area -Transmits an incident ground sitrep -Assumes the role of Operations manager & carries out the tasks of Sector Commander Forward Control -Determines priorities from the initial size up -Supervisors commencement of initial operations -Managers entry control for initial crew until an ECO is appointed and a board is established at the Forward Control Point - the driver locates and makes ready building inlets and identifies the riser - Waits for the instruction to charge the riser/sprinkler inlet |
|
|
What are the responsibilities of the OIC and crew of the second responding appliance? |
1 Establishes radio Comms with the OIC of first appliance 2 Ensures appropriate water supplies are established 3 Assumes the role of Logistics Commander and carries out tasks of Sector Commander Lobby Control including - monitoring evac progress - managing any building systems - monitoring and controlling building access 4 Ensures that - formal Entry Control is established at the FCP - BA control is established in the Lobby 5 Assist driver of first appliance eg water supply 6 Assist the sector commander Lobby Control 7 Stage in the lobby with riser pack and eq for further tasking |
|
|
What actions must the OIC take into consideration with designated stairways? 2 |
Determine location and status of all stairways within the building Ensure all personnel are informed of the designated stairways |
|
|
What should the OIC fire consider with ventilation? 2 |
Ventilate stairways to create a safe path Using stairways as a ventilation pathway |
|
|
What are the key functional roles required for a multi storey incident? |
Sector Commander Lobby Control (logistics commander) Sector Commander Forward Control (operations commander) |
|
|
A safety officer is mandatory at a multi story fire where...2 |
Third alarms or greater response There are more then 16 personnel in attendance (any agency) |
|
|
What are the responsibilities of the sector commander Lobby Control? 4 |
Establish a Lobby Control point at the entry level Establish communications and advise OIC and all personnel of the Comms plan MAY designate a stairwell for firefighting and eq transportation Controls entry into the building and stairwells, and lift operation |
|
|
What tasks does the Sector Commander Lobby Control ensure firefighters do? 5 |
Proceed to the Fire alarm panel and determine capacity and communicating this to the OIC and operate any relevant system Ensure riser/sprinkler inlets are charged and continue to operate Liaise with the building rep to gather information Obtain a building floor plan if available (site report) Assembling required and requested equipment |
|
|
What tasks does the Sector Commander Lobby Control ensure firefighters do? 5 |
Proceed to the Fire alarm panel and determine capacity and communicating this to the OIC and operate any relevant system Ensure riser/sprinkler inlets are charged and continue to operate Liaise with the building rep to gather information Obtain a building floor plan if available (site report) Assembling required and requested equipment |
|
|
If the Forward Control point cannot hold all the required personnel, eq etc, what will the Sector Commander Forward Control do? Like wise for Lobby Control point? |
The Sector Commander Forward Control and Lobby control will assign a Forward/Base staging area. Usually floor below FCP, and near a convenient location near Lobby control. |
|
|
Explain what the FCP is used for? |
Is where operations are managed, final checks and task briefings occur prior to being deployed. Typically one or two floors below the fire floor. |
|
|
What are the responsibilities of the Sector Command Forward Control? 5 |
Setting up and managing the FCP Monitoring and managing the personnel and eq that goes into the fire/rescue area Keeping informed by Sector command Lobby control regarding anticipating resourcing requirements Provide sit rep info to the OIC FIRE Assigning a Forward Staging officer if required |
|
|
The Sector Commander Lobby Control is assigned by the OIC Fire as soon as it is practical, if considered necessary for safe and effective operations. What are they responsible for? (LCO) 12 |
Establish a LC Point adjacent to the ff lifts/stairs and Comms with OIC/crews Controlling entry and exit from the building and stairwell, lift access and operations Managing Entry Control, until transferred to FCP Designating a stairwell for ffer's and eq transportation Operating any relevant system on the fire alarm panel/fire control room Ensuring riser mains are charged and continue to operate Liaise with building rep Obtaining a building floor plan Assembling equipment Recommending to the Operations Commander that a Sector Commander Evacuation be assigned Reporting on evacuation status to OIC Fire If required assigning stairwell support officer and base staging officer |
|
|
Who assigns a Sector Commander Evacuation? On who's advice? |
OIC Sector commander lobby control |
|
|
Who assigns a Sector Commander Evacuation? On who's advice? |
OIC Sector commander lobby control |
|
|
What are the 3 responsibilities of a Sector Commander Evacuation? |
Managing evacuation of the building Reporting on evacuation status to operations Commander Liaise with the Lobby control |
|
|
When there is risk to life involving a multi story building, what is a major factor that should be considered? |
OIC fire may need to consider prioritising fire attack, rather then rescue. Rapid knockdown is most effective for saving occupants life - global studies have shown |
|
|
Risk to life involving a multi story building, what is a major factor that needs to be considered? |
OIC fire may need to consider prioritising fire attack, rather then rescue. Rapid knockdown is most effective for saving occupants life - global studies have shown) |
|
|
What does the ECO do at a multi story incident? 3 |
Takes the Entry Control board from the Lobby and sets up at Entry Control at Forward control Point Follows procedures in BA reference guide Communicates floor location and point of entry to the Sector Commander Forward Control |
