High Rise Firefighting Flashcards

1
Q

Building Regs require provisions for firefighting and access are required in buildings at what height?

A

18 meters or over. Thos in excess of 60m require wet systems (50m as of 2006).

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2
Q

Basic firefighting facilities in a high rise may include what?

A

Firefighting shaft
Dry/Wet rising main
Firefighting lift

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3
Q

A dry rising main should deliver what minimum?

A

1500 litres of water per minute

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4
Q

A wet rising main should deliver what minimum?

A

1500 litres of water per minute for 45 minutes minimum

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5
Q

Teams must exit firefighting lift how many floors below reported fire location?

A

2 floors.

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6
Q

Where should firefighting lift remain?

A

Bridgehead (to remove rescues)

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7
Q

Where should a bridgehead be established?

A

2 floors below the fire floor in a firefighting lobby

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8
Q

Minimum rank for ‘Fire Sector Commander’?

A

CM

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9
Q

Bridgehead equipment required is?

A
2 lengths of 45mm with straps
IEC pack
2 BA sets
Long Line
Forced entry equipment
BA board
TIC
FIRE bag
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10
Q

The FIRE bag equipment can be augmented with what when available?

A
Hose for 2 lines to reach affected area
Additional branch
BA bracket and tripod
Access keys/codes
Floor plans if available
FIB
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11
Q

The message ‘ high rise procedure implemented’ records what?

A

A risk assesment has been carried out and…..
The bridgehead location has been risk assessed
Access to and from bridgehead is secure
Bridgehead established with 2 charged jets deployed

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12
Q

In what circumstances can teams work above the bridgehead without BA?

A

Area is unaffected by fire or smoke.
IC has confirmed construction and fire solutions not compromised.
Teams must maintain comms with bridgehead.
Safety Officer deployed in stairwell in contact with other safety officers and IC.

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13
Q

What will an FSO monitor or attend?

A

Monitor all 4 pump fires, attend all 5 pump fires and can be requested whenever advice is required by IC.

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14
Q

Safety Officers outside buildings should be aware of?

A

Falling Debris
Cordon Maintenance
External spread of fire and smoke

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