High-Rise Fire Operations: Strategies,
Roles, and Procedures Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the High Rise SOP? - CORRECT ANSWER To establish
standardized strategic and tactical objectives for fire operations in high-rise buildings.
What is defined as a high-rise building? - CORRECT ANSWER A building greater
than five stories or 75 feet high.
What is the Attack Stairwell used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Designated for fire
suppression operations.
What is the Evacuation Stairwell used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Designated for
occupant evacuation.
Where is Interior Staging located? - CORRECT ANSWER Two floors below the fire
floor.
What is the role of Lobby Control? - CORRECT ANSWER To manage building
systems, coordinate access, and maintain accountability at high-rise incidents.
What equipment is minimum for the first-in company? - CORRECT ANSWER High-
rise pack, water extinguisher, forcible entry tools, and TIC.
When can elevators be used during a high-rise fire? - CORRECT ANSWER If
equipped with Firefighter Service and the fire is located on the 5th floor or higher.
, What should be considered when placing apparatus at a high-rise incident? - CORRECT
ANSWER Water supply, aerial access, and egress.
What is the first step in the size-up process for a high-rise fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER Exterior View.
What should be determined during the Exterior View size-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER If the building is residential or commercial and if there is an audible alarm
present.
What is the primary goal of the Rescue tactical objective? - CORRECT ANSWER To
secure and maintain viable evacuation and fire attack stairwells.
What should be assessed during the Fire Attack tactical objective? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fire and smoke conditions, size of the fire, and resources available for
attack.
What type of hose lines should be used for initial attack? - CORRECT ANSWER 2" or
2½" hose lines with smooth-bore nozzles.
What is the preferred method of ventilation in high-rise fires? - CORRECT
ANSWER Horizontal Ventilation using smoke ejectors.
What must be done before breaking windows for ventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Notify all personnel of falling glass.
What is the purpose of Property Conservation during high-rise incidents? - CORRECT
ANSWER To limit water and smoke damage.
What should be done if strong winds are present during ventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Open windows on the leeward side first, then the windward side.
Roles, and Procedures Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the High Rise SOP? - CORRECT ANSWER To establish
standardized strategic and tactical objectives for fire operations in high-rise buildings.
What is defined as a high-rise building? - CORRECT ANSWER A building greater
than five stories or 75 feet high.
What is the Attack Stairwell used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Designated for fire
suppression operations.
What is the Evacuation Stairwell used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Designated for
occupant evacuation.
Where is Interior Staging located? - CORRECT ANSWER Two floors below the fire
floor.
What is the role of Lobby Control? - CORRECT ANSWER To manage building
systems, coordinate access, and maintain accountability at high-rise incidents.
What equipment is minimum for the first-in company? - CORRECT ANSWER High-
rise pack, water extinguisher, forcible entry tools, and TIC.
When can elevators be used during a high-rise fire? - CORRECT ANSWER If
equipped with Firefighter Service and the fire is located on the 5th floor or higher.
, What should be considered when placing apparatus at a high-rise incident? - CORRECT
ANSWER Water supply, aerial access, and egress.
What is the first step in the size-up process for a high-rise fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER Exterior View.
What should be determined during the Exterior View size-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER If the building is residential or commercial and if there is an audible alarm
present.
What is the primary goal of the Rescue tactical objective? - CORRECT ANSWER To
secure and maintain viable evacuation and fire attack stairwells.
What should be assessed during the Fire Attack tactical objective? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fire and smoke conditions, size of the fire, and resources available for
attack.
What type of hose lines should be used for initial attack? - CORRECT ANSWER 2" or
2½" hose lines with smooth-bore nozzles.
What is the preferred method of ventilation in high-rise fires? - CORRECT
ANSWER Horizontal Ventilation using smoke ejectors.
What must be done before breaking windows for ventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Notify all personnel of falling glass.
What is the purpose of Property Conservation during high-rise incidents? - CORRECT
ANSWER To limit water and smoke damage.
What should be done if strong winds are present during ventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Open windows on the leeward side first, then the windward side.
