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High Rise Fire Operations
High Rise Fire Operations
Operations
• Most Challenging of all firefighting
incidents.
• Close Coordination and tight control
of all resources are demanded yet
difficult to achieve.
• Without direction and proper
coordination, confusion develops
rapidly and the risk of life safety
increases.
Guidelines give pre-determined
direction during high rise
emergencies.
• Occupant evacuation
Initial Assignments
• Fire Control
• Property Conservation
Recon Team
• How much and what size hose will be
needed to extinguish the fire? How
far will the fire travel, allowing the
time for hand lines to be advanced to
the fire floor?
• Fans
• Salvage Covers and Tools
• Medical Supplies
• Portable Lights and hand lights
• Food and Water with utensils
• Any other items deemed
necessary for the incident
Rapid Intervention
Teams
• Safety of all personnel is paramount