Seattle Fire Department High-Rise SOG

Vocabulary flashcards covering unit assignments, operational procedures, and command roles from the Seattle Fire Department High-Rise Standard Operating Guideline (SOG).

Staging Floor (High-rise SOG)

The designated operational staging location situated two floors below the fire floor.

Benchmark "Supply established"

A radio milestone announced by the 1st Engine Driver when water is delivered from the hydrant to the FDC through a minimum of 2 inlets at the proper pressure.

1st Arriving Engine Officer

Responsible for initiating Command, performing an approach assessment and RBA, announcing that "High-rise SOG is in effect," establishing Command and Lobby Control, assigning units, and continuing as Lobby Control Officer after transfer of Command.

1st Arriving Engine Driver

Spots at the FDC, tandem pumps with the 2nd arriving Engine at calculated rooftop pressure (or 25 psi below system pressure if a fire pump is present), and announces the "Supply established" benchmark.

POS #3 & #4 (1st Arriving Engine)

Delivers 200 ft. of 1-¾” hose with nozzle and standpipe bag to the lobby elevator, places an elevator into Phase II control, transports the 1st Unit and hose to the staging floor, and reports to the FACP or acts as elevator operator.

Elevator vs. Stair Usage Threshold

Elevators are utilized for fires on floor 5 and above; stairs initially should be utilized for fires on floor 4 and below.

2nd Arriving Engine

Functions as the Fire Attack Team (Officer is "FIRE ATTACK" Team Leader), brings 50 ft. of 2-½” hose per member to the staging floor, gives an LCAN progress report if first to the fire floor, initiates fire attack, conducts primary search of the fire room, and tandem pumps on the hydrant to the 1st Engine.

LCAN Format Progress Report

A progress report given when arriving first to the fire or exposure floor announcing conditions ("Dirty stairwell" or "dirty/clean hallway"), fire attack handline diameter, and the designated fire attack and evacuation stairwells.

3rd Arriving Engine

Combines with the 2nd Engine to assist in fire attack, brings 50 ft. of 2-½” hose per member to staging, has its Officer initially serve as fire floor Division Supervisor until relieved by the 1st Battalion Chief to become FIT, and has its Driver monitor the standpipe and pressure gauge.

4th Arriving Engine

Deploys 2-½” hose as LINE 2 to the fire floor (Officer is LINE 2 Team Leader), brings 50 ft. of 2-½” hose per member to staging, monitors standpipe pressure, protects egress, and assists search.

5th Arriving Engine

Combines with the 4th Engine as the LINE 2 Team, brings 50 ft. of 2-½” hose per member to the staging floor, assists in deploying LINE 2 to the fire floor, protects egress, and assists search.

6th Arriving Engine

Deploys 2-½” hose as LINE 3 (exposure line) to the exposure floor, searches the exposure floor, monitors the standpipe, and has its Officer act as exposure floor Division Supervisor until relieved by the 2nd Battalion Chief to become FIT.

7th Arriving Engine Officer

Manages the Staging Area two floors below the fire floor as Staging Area Manager ("Staging") until relieved by the 3rd arriving Battalion Chief, after which they become FIT.

7th Arriving Engine Driver

Remains at street level to establish a Base Area location, becoming Base Area Manager for subsequent arriving apparatus if the incident escalates to a multiple alarm.

1st Arriving Ladder

Recons the fire floor with forcible entry, search, and overhaul tools (considering the "Rabbit" tool); gives an LCAN progress report if first; confines the fire; conducts prioritized primary search; and pressurizes the fire attack stairwell near the fire floor.

1st Arriving Ladder Primary Search Priorities

Prioritized in order: fire floor hallway, adjacent units, unit across the hall, and then the remainder of the floor.

2nd Arriving Ladder

Pressurizes the fire attack stairwell (PPV) at ground level, evaluates wind conditions at elevation, conducts ventilation for fire attack and smoke removal, and searches the exposure floor directly above the fire.

3rd Arriving Ladder

Develops and conducts the search plan for the remainder of the building, evaluates protect-in-place versus evacuation, and ensures a search of all elevators and entire stairwells servicing the hazard area.

RESCUE 1 & A14

Units designated to serve as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), staged one floor below the fire floor.

RIT Staging Location

Located one floor below the fire floor.

Aid Car

Utilized as FITs (one member serving as Lobby Control Officer FIT), and may be assigned to operate the elevator in lieu of 1st Engine POS #3/4 for fires on floor 4 and below.

1st Arriving Battalion Chief

Assumes Command from the 1st arriving Engine Officer, establishes an exterior CP at the BC apparatus, and upon DEP1 assuming Command, assumes the role of Division Supervisor on the fire floor.

2nd Arriving Battalion Chief

Assumes the role of Division Supervisor on the exposure floor, relieving the 6th Engine Officer.

3rd Arriving Battalion Chief

Assumes the role of Division Supervisor on the staging floor, relieving the 7th Engine Officer.

Deputy 1 (DEP1)

Assumes Command at the designated BC apparatus, develops the IAP and overall strategy/tactics, and establishes an Air Resupply Group for transporting SCBA bottles to the staging floor.