It's Getting Hot In Here - Structure Fires
All firefighting operations and emergency scene operations shall be conducted with these fire service incident priorities as the overall focus of incident operations.
What are Life Safety, Incident Stabilization and Property Conservation
High-Rise procedures shall be utilized when a fire is reported in any structure that meets the definition of a high-rise according to the IFC and IBC, which is this many feet tall.
What is 75 Feet?
This is a report given to or asked for by an Officer that all of the firefighters are accounted for and their whereabouts are known
What is a PAR - Personnel Accountability Report
Commercial Structures may have these fire protection features. A107.1 Pg 1
What are sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire doors, and fire walls.
Uniformed members who are family members or in a personal relationship cannot do this. E206, pg 2, B.1.a
What is cannot work in the same fire station on the same shift.
These 5 tactical functions are usually referred to as, "Inside Truck Work"
Forcible Entry, Horizontal Ventilation, Primary Search, checking for Fire Extension, & Salvage
The 3rd arriving Engine Company will assume Water Supply and be responsible for these 4 task.
What is Supplementing the sprinkler system, supplementing the standpipe system, establish a hydrant water supply, and determining the operation readiness of the fire pump.
The only industry accepted deviation to this principle is the immediate need for rescue of trapped or threatened occupants.
What is the Two in/Two out principle
Nationwide, commercial structure fires account for a majority of these deaths.
What are multiple firefighter fatalities
These are the prohibited substances that will be tested for. E205
What is marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines and phencyclidine (PCP)
These 3 incident benchmarks coincide with Incident Stabilization. A101 pg 14
What is Fire Knocked Down, Fire Under Control, & Fire Extinguished.
This is the procedure in which an elevator in the Phase II operational mode is returned to the lobby by switching the elevator from fire service mode back to Phase I control. The elevator will then return to the lobby and doors will open allowing subsequent crews to use the elevator. High Rise Training Manual Pg 7, B303
What is "Ghosting"
These companies have the primary responsibility to perform the search and rescue function at fire and emergency scene operations.
What is a Ladder Company
These internal features present additional hazards for firefighters in Commercial Structures. A107.1 pg 1
What are wide-open spaces with roofs supported by lightweight construction materials and drop ceilings.
Members who believe that an order is improper shall obey the order as long as it does not do this. E201
This is typically the responsibility of the 4th in Pumping apparatus on a high rise fire. A101 Appendix A
What is Lobby Control
This is typically the responsibility of the 4th in Pumping Apparatus on a high rise fire.
What is Lobby Control?
For residential and/or commercial structure fires the Rally Point for the Inside Division shall be here. B103
What is the door where the fire attack line enters, just outside the IDLH?
Thorough reconnaissance should be undertaken by command by doing this. A107.1 pg 2
These must remained unplugged while on duty and are generally discouraged due to safety concerns. C105.1 Grooming Standards
What are tunnels?
This is the responsibility for the 3rd due Ladder, Quint, or Rescue on a Mid-rise Fire alarm. A101 Appendix A
Ventilation
Companies reporting for an assignment inside a High-rise structure should carry as much equipment as possible to the lobby with priority given to these items. A201 pg 8
A Rapid Intervention Company must be assigned from this group to ensure the highest level of safety possible for the firefighters. A101.4 pg 22
This is often the most effective steps that an Engine Company officer can take towards incident stabilization at a commercial fire. A107.1 pg 3
What is pumping water into the building sprinkler system and making sure the fire pump is working.
Members may not post, transmit, or disseminate any photographs, video or other recordings obtained or accessible as a result of employment with the Department without the express authorization of this person. C109. Social Media
Who is the Fire Chief or Her Designee.