1. Monterey County Fire Operations Manual HIGH-RISE FIREFIGHTING GUIDELINES

3. High Rise Firefighting Guidelines - Contents General Operating Procedure General Operating Procedure 1. Immediate Priorities 1. Immediate Priorities 2. Life Safety Considerations 2. Life Safety Considerations 3. Initial Attack 3. Initial Attack 4. Water Supply 4. Water Supply 5. Lobby Control 5. Lobby Control 6. Staging 6. Staging 7. Base 7. Base 8. Command Priorities 8. Command Priorities

4. Engine Company Guidelines First Arriving Company – Fire Attack First Arriving Company – Fire Attack Second Arriving Company – Water Supply / Fire Attack Support Second Arriving Company – Water Supply / Fire Attack Support Third Arriving Company – Lobby Control Third Arriving Company – Lobby Control Fourth Arriving Company – Staging Fourth Arriving Company – Staging Fifth Arriving Company - Base Fifth Arriving Company - Base

5. Command Positions Incident Commander Incident Commander Operations Chief Operations Chief Plans Chief Plans Chief Logistics Chief Logistics Chief Safety Officer Safety Officer Information Officer Information Officer

6. General Operating Procedures Definition: Although various definitions have been offered by many different sources, the one which is most widely accepted defines a “high-rise building as being seventy-five feet in height and designed for human occupancy. Priority of assigning resources may vary depending upon the needs of the incident.

7. 1.Immediate Priorities The exterior of the building shields the inside. Even with “nothing showing” assume the possibility of a concealed fire. The exterior of the building shields the inside. Even with “nothing showing” assume the possibility of a concealed fire. Initial arriving units should be concerned with: Initial arriving units should be concerned with: Identifying fire floorIdentifying fire floor Providing attack on fire floorProviding attack on fire floor

8. 1. Immediate Priorities (cont.) Providing life safety for persons in danger Providing life safety for persons in danger Water supply for initial attack Water supply for initial attack Establishing Lobby Control Establishing Lobby Control Determining ventilations needs on fire floor and floor above fire Determining ventilations needs on fire floor and floor above fire

9. 2. Life Safety Considerations Includes an evaluation in each area for tenability and need for evacuation. Large numbers of occupants may be involved. Includes an evaluation in each area for tenability and need for evacuation. Large numbers of occupants may be involved. The IC must direct the decision to remove occupants and the plan to relocate occupants must be part of the fire control strategy. The IC must direct the decision to remove occupants and the plan to relocate occupants must be part of the fire control strategy.

10. 3. Initial Attack Should be at least two companies Should be at least two companies Officer leading the attack should check the annunciator panel for verification, additional information, and best route to fire. Officer leading the attack should check the annunciator panel for verification, additional information, and best route to fire. When fire floor is identified, give report of conditions to IC. When fire floor is identified, give report of conditions to IC. IC will establish fire floor as a Division (Floor 6 Division) IC will establish fire floor as a Division (Floor 6 Division) Companies on fire floor will use their unit identifiers Companies on fire floor will use their unit identifiers

11. 3. Initial Attack (cont.) With multiple standpipes, fire floor Division Supervisor advises IC where water is needed. IC will confirm water is being pumped to the appropriate riser. With multiple standpipes, fire floor Division Supervisor advises IC where water is needed. IC will confirm water is being pumped to the appropriate riser. Initial attack companies will ascend stairs with SCBA’s, hose packs, and basic forcible entry tools. Initial attack companies will ascend stairs with SCBA’s, hose packs, and basic forcible entry tools.

12. 4. Water Supply Second arriving engine company supplies water to standpipe system. Second arriving engine company supplies water to standpipe system. Use additional engine companies if multiple standpipes are needed. Use additional engine companies if multiple standpipes are needed. Once water supply is established, Officer and FF can assist with fire attack or IRIC. Once water supply is established, Officer and FF can assist with fire attack or IRIC. IRIC will be located between Staging and the fire floor. IRIC will be located between Staging and the fire floor.

13. 5. Lobby Control Lobby Control established by third arriving engine company. Lobby Control established by third arriving engine company. Lobby Control accounts for: Lobby Control accounts for: All personnel and their assignmentsAll personnel and their assignments Elevator UseElevator Use Stairwell AccessStairwell Access Lobby SecurityLobby Security Air Handling SystemsAir Handling Systems Smoke Exhaust SystemsSmoke Exhaust Systems

14. 6. Staging Staging established by fourth arriving engine company. Staging established by fourth arriving engine company. Located two floors below fire floor with convenient access to fire operations. Located two floors below fire floor with convenient access to fire operations. Resource area for equipment and personnel to support fire attack. Resource area for equipment and personnel to support fire attack. All spare equipment, SCBA’s, hose, etc. located in staging. All spare equipment, SCBA’s, hose, etc. located in staging. Firefighter Rehab located in Staging Firefighter Rehab located in Staging

15. 7. Base Base established by fifth arriving engine company. Base established by fifth arriving engine company. Located at least 200’ from building in open area suitable for the movement and storage of apparatus and equipment. Located at least 200’ from building in open area suitable for the movement and storage of apparatus and equipment. Base location is identified by using a geographic identifier. Usually same as Incident Identifier (“Embassy Suites Base”) Base location is identified by using a geographic identifier. Usually same as Incident Identifier (“Embassy Suites Base”)

16. 8. Command Priorities Once operations have started, the IC should focus on: Once operations have started, the IC should focus on: Providing a continuous water supplyProviding a continuous water supply Sufficient engines to pump standpipesSufficient engines to pump standpipes Providing for IRIC and RICProviding for IRIC and RIC Assigning a crew to check above fire floor and obtaining an accurate report of conditions above fire floorAssigning a crew to check above fire floor and obtaining an accurate report of conditions above fire floor Calling for additional resources as neededCalling for additional resources as needed Five additional engine companies and two Chief Officers are needed for a confirmed fire inside the buildingFive additional engine companies and two Chief Officers are needed for a confirmed fire inside the building Additional ten engines and three Chief Officers for any working fireAdditional ten engines and three Chief Officers for any working fire

17. 8. Command Priorities (cont.) Establishing an additional support system that includes:Establishing an additional support system that includes: Staging Staging Rehab Rehab Increased Lobby Control Increased Lobby Control Stairwell Support Stairwell Support Base Base Expansion of the Incident Command System Expansion of the Incident Command System

18. 8. Command Priorities (cont.) Establishing ventilation groupsEstablishing ventilation groups Provide positive pressure ventilation to the attack stairwell as soon as possible Provide positive pressure ventilation to the attack stairwell as soon as possible Additional stairwells may also require positive pressure ventilation Additional stairwells may also require positive pressure ventilation

19. ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS

20. 1. First Arriving Company – Fire Attack Strip the following equipment from the apparatus: Strip the following equipment from the apparatus: Breathing ApparatusBreathing Apparatus Forcible Entry ToolsForcible Entry Tools High-Rise Hose Packs & (2) gated wyeHigh-Rise Hose Packs & (2) gated wye Portable RadiosPortable Radios Tools for Propping Open DoorsTools for Propping Open Doors Thermal Imaging CameraThermal Imaging Camera Cell PhoneCell Phone Ceiling PullerCeiling Puller Key for Knox BoxKey for Knox Box

21. 1. First Arriving Company- Fire Attack (cont.) Make entry and proceed to fire control room Make entry and proceed to fire control room Obtain information on nature of emergency Obtain information on nature of emergency Prior to leaving Lobby, ensure the following has occurred: Prior to leaving Lobby, ensure the following has occurred: Determine what is on the panelDetermine what is on the panel Obtained appropriate keysObtained appropriate keys All elevators are down and lockedAll elevators are down and locked HVAC system is shut offHVAC system is shut off Fire phone is obtainedFire phone is obtained Provided an initial report of conditionsProvided an initial report of conditions

22. 1. First Arriving Company – Fire Attack (cont.) If fire is confirmed, pass command and begin fire and rescue operations If fire is confirmed, pass command and begin fire and rescue operations Proceed to fire floor via a safe route Proceed to fire floor via a safe route Provide report of conditions on each floor during ascent Provide report of conditions on each floor during ascent * Do not use elevator for investigating a fire Establish Staging two floors below fire floor if suitable Establish Staging two floors below fire floor if suitable

23. 1. First Arriving Company – Fire Attack (cont.) Locate fire, check for vertical extension, initiate fire attack & rescue and give the following size-up: Locate fire, check for vertical extension, initiate fire attack & rescue and give the following size-up: What is burningWhat is burning Are occupants endangeredAre occupants endangered Immediate resource needsImmediate resource needs Floor conditionsFloor conditions Best route for resources to stagingBest route for resources to staging Condition of floor above fire floorCondition of floor above fire floor

24. 2. Second Arriving Engine Company – Water Supply / Fire Attack Support Establish a continuous water supply Establish a continuous water supply Complete water supply hook-up to appropriate standpipe(s) Complete water supply hook-up to appropriate standpipe(s) Officer and FF establish IRIC two floors below fire floor if not needed to support water supply operation Officer and FF establish IRIC two floors below fire floor if not needed to support water supply operation

25. 2. Second Arriving Engine Company – Water Supply / Fire Attack Support Strip the apparatus of the following equipment: Strip the apparatus of the following equipment: Breathing apparatusBreathing apparatus Forcible entry toolsForcible entry tools High-rise hose packs (2) and gated wyeHigh-rise hose packs (2) and gated wye Portable RadiosPortable Radios Tools for propping open doorsTools for propping open doors Cell phoneCell phone RIC Bag if establishing IRICRIC Bag if establishing IRIC

26. 2. Second Arriving Engine Company – Water Supply / Fire Attack Support If assigned, proceed via a safe route to fire floor to assist with fire suppression and rescue operations If assigned, proceed via a safe route to fire floor to assist with fire suppression and rescue operations

27. 3. Third Arriving Engine Company – Lobby Control Strip the following equipment from the apparatus: Strip the following equipment from the apparatus: Breathing apparatusBreathing apparatus High-rise hose packs (2) and gated wyeHigh-rise hose packs (2) and gated wye Portable radiosPortable radios Extra air bottlesExtra air bottles Key for the Knox BoxKey for the Knox Box

28. 3. Third Arriving Engine Company – Lobby Control (cont.) Proceed to lobby area or designated point of entry Proceed to lobby area or designated point of entry Obtain fire alarm information from panel or fire control room Obtain fire alarm information from panel or fire control room Obtain elevator / stairwell keys Obtain elevator / stairwell keys Establish check-in / check-out procedure Establish check-in / check-out procedure Take control of elevators Take control of elevators

29. 3. Third Arriving Engine Company – Lobby Control (cont.) Call all elevators to lobby and lock them out Call all elevators to lobby and lock them out Do not allow elevator use unless approved by Operations or IC Do not allow elevator use unless approved by Operations or IC If personnel use the elevators, they will have the following: If personnel use the elevators, they will have the following: Breathing apparatusBreathing apparatus Portable fire extinguisherPortable fire extinguisher Portable radioPortable radio Forcible entry toolsForcible entry tools Elevator control keyElevator control key

30. 3. Third Arriving Engine Company – Lobby Control (cont.) Manage stairwell access Manage stairwell access Locate ground floor stairwell openingsLocate ground floor stairwell openings Verify from Fire Attack the safest stairwell for use to StagingVerify from Fire Attack the safest stairwell for use to Staging Control entry and exit of stairwellControl entry and exit of stairwell Provide the following information for persons using the stairwell:Provide the following information for persons using the stairwell: Reported location of fire Reported location of fire Status of elevators Status of elevators Specific route to staging including stairwell Specific route to staging including stairwell Additional important information Additional important information

31. 3. Third Arriving Engine Company – Lobby Control (cont.) Control HVAC and smoke exhaust systems Control HVAC and smoke exhaust systems Shut down HVAC system Shut down HVAC system Make sure smoke exhaust system is operating Make sure smoke exhaust system is operating Make contact with the Building Manager / Engineer Make contact with the Building Manager / Engineer

32. 4. Fourth Arriving Engine Company - Staging Strip the following equipment from the apparatus Strip the following equipment from the apparatus Breathing apparatusBreathing apparatus Forcible entry toolsForcible entry tools Portable RadiosPortable Radios Extra air bottlesExtra air bottles Medical Aid KitMedical Aid Kit

33. 4. Fourth Arriving Engine Company – Staging (cont.) Obtain “Staging” high-rise kit provided by requesting agency Obtain “Staging” high-rise kit provided by requesting agency Determine location of Staging from Operations or IC. Determine location of Staging from Operations or IC. Two floors below fire floor if possible Two floors below fire floor if possible In large room or area next to stairwell In large room or area next to stairwell Obtain from Operations or IC the amount of resources to remain in Staging Obtain from Operations or IC the amount of resources to remain in Staging Use elevators only if approved by Operations or the IC Use elevators only if approved by Operations or the IC

34. 4. Fourth Arriving Engine Company – Staging (cont.) Divide Staging area and identify the following areas: Divide Staging area and identify the following areas: Reserve personnelReserve personnel RehabilitationRehabilitation Reserve equipmentReserve equipment Full air bottlesFull air bottles Empty air bottlesEmpty air bottles

35. 4. Fourth Arriving Engine Company – Staging (cont.) Maintain record of companies and equipment in Staging Maintain record of companies and equipment in Staging Check-in procedures for Staging include: Check-in procedures for Staging include: Check-in timeCheck-in time Company number and agencyCompany number and agency Officer in ChargeOfficer in Charge Number of company membersNumber of company members Equipment brought to StagingEquipment brought to Staging

36. 4. Fourth Arriving Engine Company – Staging (cont.) Check-out procedures for companies assigned or released include: Check-out procedures for companies assigned or released include: Check-out timeCheck-out time Company number and agencyCompany number and agency Officer in chargeOfficer in charge Number of company membersNumber of company members Division or group assignment / or releaseDivision or group assignment / or release Equipment taken out of StagingEquipment taken out of Staging

37. 5. Fifth Arriving Engine Company - Base Contact IC to verify location of Base Contact IC to verify location of Base Use geographic identifier Use geographic identifier At least 200’ from building At least 200’ from building Not to interfere with Command Post operations Not to interfere with Command Post operations Report location to County Communications Report location to County Communications Establish a security perimeter around Base Establish a security perimeter around Base Coordinate with law enforcement agencies to secure Base and establish an unrestricted path to Lobby or point of entry Coordinate with law enforcement agencies to secure Base and establish an unrestricted path to Lobby or point of entry

38. 5. Fifth Arriving Engine Company – Base (cont.) Establish a check-in / check-out procedure for arriving resources Establish a check-in / check-out procedure for arriving resources Base arrival timeBase arrival time Company number and agencyCompany number and agency Officer in chargeOfficer in charge Number of company membersNumber of company members Type of equipmentType of equipment Assignment given when leaving BaseAssignment given when leaving Base

39. 5. Fifth Arriving Engine Company – Base (cont.) Park apparatus in an orderly fashion Park apparatus in an orderly fashion Advise IC of resources in Base Advise IC of resources in Base Coordinate smooth flow of personnel and equipment from Base to Lobby or point of entry Coordinate smooth flow of personnel and equipment from Base to Lobby or point of entry Establish an equipment pool and locate in a secure area Establish an equipment pool and locate in a secure area Consider a traffic flow that will facilitate unloading of equipment and transportation to Lobby Consider a traffic flow that will facilitate unloading of equipment and transportation to Lobby Obtain Base high-rise kit from requesting agency Obtain Base high-rise kit from requesting agency

40. Command Positions

41. 1. Incident Commander Responsible for management of all incident operations Responsible for management of all incident operations Plans and directs the overall strategy of the incident Plans and directs the overall strategy of the incident Establishes the organizational objectives necessary to manage the incident Establishes the organizational objectives necessary to manage the incident

42. 2. Operations Chief Manages all suppression and rescue activities Manages all suppression and rescue activities Consults with IC on overall strategy and tactical objectives Consults with IC on overall strategy and tactical objectives Assigns and supervises Fire Attack, Staging, and Division & Group Supervisors Assigns and supervises Fire Attack, Staging, and Division & Group Supervisors Normally operates from a location above ground near the fire suppression activities Normally operates from a location above ground near the fire suppression activities

43. 3. Plans Chief Assists the IC in planning the overall strategy for containment of the incident Assists the IC in planning the overall strategy for containment of the incident Supervises and coordinates the activities of Situation Status and Resource Status Supervises and coordinates the activities of Situation Status and Resource Status

44. 4. Logistics Chief Supervises and coordinates the activities of Lobby, Base, Stairwell Support, Water Supply, Communications, and Medical Unit Supervises and coordinates the activities of Lobby, Base, Stairwell Support, Water Supply, Communications, and Medical Unit Location of Logistics Section Chief will be determined by the needs of the incident Location of Logistics Section Chief will be determined by the needs of the incident

45. 5. Safety Officer Identifies and mitigates hazardous situations Identifies and mitigates hazardous situations Informs the IC in matters affecting personnel safety Informs the IC in matters affecting personnel safety Investigates accidents that occur during the incident Investigates accidents that occur during the incident

46. 6. Information Officer Provides liaison between the media and the Incident Commander Provides liaison between the media and the Incident Commander Consults with the Command Staff regarding any constraints on the release of information and prepares media information releases Consults with the Command Staff regarding any constraints on the release of information and prepares media information releases

47. High Rise Firefighting Guidelines Monterey County Fire Operations Manual – High Rise Firefighting Guidelines Monterey County Fire Operations Manual – High Rise Firefighting Guidelines Power Point Presentation created November 27, 2009 Power Point Presentation created November 27, 2009 Prepared by Dan Gearhart, Division Chief Prepared by Dan Gearhart, Division Chief