◦ Training

1st Quarter: Lessons Learned

Preplan buildings to know their location and condition of key reghting/access features:

o FDCs o PIVs o OS & Ys o Stairwells/Standpipes o Elevators o Fire Control Rooms/Fire Alarm Control Panels o Knox Boxes

The following should be found in this condition. If not, take pictures (including premise address) and send via email to Fire Prevention:

o FDCs - Painted red, addressed, and capped o PIVs - Painted red, addressed and locked o OS&Ys - Chained in OPEN position (with extended stems showing) o Standpipes capped with functioning valves

o Practice 2 1/2" hose deployment and maneuvering o Have a working knowledge of high rise incident assignments and how your crew will accomplish the tasks associated with them o Develop/practice efcient methods for packing and carrying hose and equipment o Practice standpipe operations including hydraulic calculations, highrise kit deployment, and communication with the Control FF o Keep up the CARDIO!