Highrise

High RiseOctober 2015DispatchE82, E83, E81, E97, E86, E95, T82, T98, R81, R83, R97, B8, B9, OSO respond to a reported structure fire at 777 W. Lake Mead Drive, map 3434-72 for a report of a fire at the Fiesta Casino on the 9th floor. Security is reporting smoke and water flow alarms in one of the rooms. Occupants of the building are evacuating. All units responding to the structure fire switch to TAC-3; it will be a monitored channel. En-Route Responsibilities

Google OverviewApproach

Entering Parking Lot

Security meets you and informs you of a fire on the 9th floor in room 9106ARRIVALBIRStrategyIAPRoles and responsibilities of 1st arriving company

Typical First-Alarm ICS Organizational Chart

Staging Company #72 Floors BelowRITCompany #8(Heavy if possible)Fire Medical / Rehab Rescues #2 & #3Division 9 Companies 1,2,3,4Fire AttackDivision 10 Company #6Floor AboveSystems ControlUnitRescue #1Fire Control RoomLobbyCompany #51st & 2nd Arriving Companies 1 of 2Establish Command, give Brief Initial ReportObtain information and keys (one set), Fiesta Security will meet HFD at the Theater EntranceIdentify stairwell to be used by FD personnelCommunicate pick-up point for keysFollow SNFO-6 Elevator Use policyAscend with Additional Company Investigate conditions on ascent Check floors below fire for conditions, floor plan, and status of occupants and report findings1st & 2nd Arriving Companies 2 of 2Identify a suitable area for Staging, preferably two floors below fire, and drop off extra equipmentHook up to standpipe one floor below fire floorStay on room air as long as possible Report condition of elevator lobby on fire floor (if possible)Establish a Division on fire floor prior to attackMaintain communication with Command on the Operations Channel.

Stairwell Access to North Side StairwellRequires Keys

Knox BoxFDCDoor to stairs on South side of the towerFire Control RoomHydrant

Stairwell Access on South side of towerRequires Keys

7th Floor Appropriate for Staging8th FloorCAAN Report4

Clear conditions no heat smoke present

9th Floor HallwayLight odor of smoke and a slight haze

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3rd and 4th Arriving CompaniesAssemble Equipment and ascend to fire floor reporting to that DivisionDrops extra equipment on staging floorMaintain communication with Command on the Operations Channel.

5th Arriving Company 1 of 2Establishes LobbyIdentifies stairwells (Attack vs Evacuation) to be used by FD and civiliansEnsures civilians and FD personnel exit through a safe corridor at least 200 from the buildingUse of fire line tape may assist in directing personnel and civiliansDistributes and utilizes elevator phones when possibleMeets with security or building engineers 5th Arriving Company 2 of 2Establishes Lobby Obtains elevator keys and building keysRecalls elevators; identifies elevators that do not recallDetermines if and when elevators may be usedAssigns elevator operatorsIdentifies and controls all access points to upper floorsCommunicate with IC, Ops, or Fire Branch on Ops channel. Communicate with Base, Staging, and Logistics on Logs channel.

Establish Lobby ControlFire Separation Curtain6th Arriving CompanyEstablishes Division on floor above fire

Responsible for RECEO VS on floor above fireMaintain communication with Command on the Operations Channel.

Floor Abovethe fire floorCAAN Report10th Floor7th Arriving Company 1 of 3Establishes Staging AreaEstablishes staging area layout to include:Reserve forcesRehabFire MedicalEquipmentSCBA bottles, separate full and empty areasAn area for RecycleResponds to requests for resources from OperationsRoutes arriving and departing companies

7th Arriving Company 2 of 3Establishes Staging AreaEstablishes the Accountability and Equipment positionsMaintains at least three companies in Staging ready for deployment on working incidentsMaintains adequate equipment reservesEstablishes the Rehab area with adequate manpower/resourcesMaintains Staging in an orderly conditionControls entry and exit from the Staging area

7th Arriving Company 3 of 3Establishes Staging AreaPosts a member at each stairwell to prevent companies from bypassing StagingManpower permitting, establishes a guide to direct crews in and out of Staging and RehabUtilizes floor layout as much as possible to reduce congestionRequests logistical support from the Logistics Chief as neededReports all Firefighter injuries through the Chain-of-CommandCommunicate with IC, Ops, or Fire Branch on the Operations Channel. Communicate with Lobby, Base, and Logistics on the Logs Channel.

Establish Staging(Two floors below the fire floor)Recycle& Spare bottlesRehabFire MedicalTools & EquipReserve Units8th Arriving Company 1 of 2 Establishes RITDesignated by Command from first-arriving units Drops off extra equipment in designated Staging areaOrients team to floor plan if Staging floor is the same as fire floorRemains in a state of readiness with crew intact until relievedLeaves RITs high-rise hose pack un-deployed for maximum mobility until needed in a rapid intervention operationStarts the search for a missing Firefighter at the last known location

8th Arriving Company 2 of 2 Establishes RITUpon egress with a downed Firefighter, coordinates with Fire Medical for a pick up pointMore than one Rapid Intervention Team may be needed depending on how many floors have crews operating in IDLH atmospheres Establish location for deployment in Staging area or other suitable forward areaAscend to Staging area and check in with Staging area manager for accountabilityCommunicate with Command, Ops, Fire Branch, or RIT Branch on Ops channel.1st Arriving RescueEstablishes Systems Control Unit Monitor and report findings from alarm panelMonitor and control HVAC system and coordinate with Command, or Divisions on and above fire floor(s) to ensure adequate ventilation Coordinate with evacuations & utilize public address system to communicate to occupantsMonitor elevator status and coordinate elevator use with Lobby ControlUtilize emergency phones to supplement or support communications as neededMonitor and Communicate with IC, Ops, or Fire Branch on Ops channel. Monitor and Communicate with Lobby and Logistics on Logs channel. It is imperative that personnel assigned to the Systems Control Unit filter through the information provided by the various systems and be concise in their radio transmissions.

Systems ControlDoor to access Systems Control

Panels indicate water flow and smoke detector activation in 91062nd & 3rd Arriving RescueEstablishes Fire MedicalManages all firefighter related EMS issues in StagingEvaluates personnel as requestedAssists Rehab, workload permitting.Maintains readiness to respond to medical emergenciesMonitors the operations channel during a rapid intervention situation to coordinate patient delivery with RIT Coordinate with the EMS Branch to receive injured Firefighters if necessaryReports Firefighter injuries through the Chain-of-CommandCommunicate face-to-face with Staging Area Manager. Communicate with Logistics Chief on Logs channel to coordinate movement of injured personnel from Fire Medical area through Lobby, and to transport capable unit.

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