f_manual:high_rise
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| Manual Recall is initiated by firefighters by placing the fire service key into the switch IN THE ELEVATOR LOBBY and turning it to the “ON” position. At this point, all elevators in that bank will recall. | Manual Recall is initiated by firefighters by placing the fire service key into the switch IN THE ELEVATOR LOBBY and turning it to the “ON” position. At this point, all elevators in that bank will recall. | ||
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| * The fire service switch in the elevator lobby will be either a 2 or 3 position switch.\\ \\ | * The fire service switch in the elevator lobby will be either a 2 or 3 position switch.\\ \\ | ||
| * Two position switches are generally found with older elevators and will have an “ON” and “OFF” position.\\ \\ | * Two position switches are generally found with older elevators and will have an “ON” and “OFF” position.\\ \\ | ||
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| * When elevators are placed in “BYPASS” or “RESET, | * When elevators are placed in “BYPASS” or “RESET, | ||
| * This feature is designed to allow occupants to reenter the building after the fire is knocked down and crews are performing overhaul where residual smoke may still be found inside the structure. | * This feature is designed to allow occupants to reenter the building after the fire is knocked down and crews are performing overhaul where residual smoke may still be found inside the structure. | ||
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| **It is imperative once elevators have been recalled during a High-rise fire to account for all of them and verify they are void of occupants.** | **It is imperative once elevators have been recalled during a High-rise fire to account for all of them and verify they are void of occupants.** | ||
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| * PPV fans should be set back 4-6 feet from the doorway and angled back to 5 degrees. | * PPV fans should be set back 4-6 feet from the doorway and angled back to 5 degrees. | ||
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| **Ground Level Fans** | **Ground Level Fans** | ||
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| ===Flowchart for Water supply at High Rise Fires=== | ===Flowchart for Water supply at High Rise Fires=== | ||
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| Additional thanks for proofing, suggestions and editing help to BC Bryce Blair, Capt. Mike Posadny, Capt. Mike Mowka and Ret. DC Ken Pauken. | Additional thanks for proofing, suggestions and editing help to BC Bryce Blair, Capt. Mike Posadny, Capt. Mike Mowka and Ret. DC Ken Pauken. | ||
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| + | * Captain Holt \\ | ||
| + | * Lt. Glazener \\ | ||
| + | *Lt. Lanahan | ||
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| Various. (2002). NFPA 1710 Standard on Fire Department Deployment and Operations. National Fire Protection Association.// | Various. (2002). NFPA 1710 Standard on Fire Department Deployment and Operations. National Fire Protection Association.// | ||
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