A106.2 Residential/Apartment Fires (01/01/2015)

Question 1

[A106.2 Residential/Apartment Fires]

What are the (3) primary considerations at apartment fires?

Answer 1

1. Configuration of complex
2. Exposures
3. Adequate water supply

Question 2

[A106.2 Residential/Apartment Fires]

Examples of situations that necessitate a rapid escalation of resources include (5):

Answer 2

1. Rescue situations
2. Mass Evacuations
3. Severe exposure problems
4. Fire that extends beyond the single apartment of orgin
5. Fire through the roof

Question 3

[A106.2 Residential/Apartment Fires]

Once all occupants have been accounted for, command should continually evaluate the reason:

Answer 3

The fire is still being fought in offensive mode

Question 4

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Occupants are in the greatest danger of fire in the:

Answer 4

Late night/early morning hours

Question 5

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This should be considered when a complete interior search is not possible?

Answer 5

VEIS

Question 6

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As apartment fires tend to quickly extend beyond the apartment of orgin through concealed spaces, a primary consideration should be:

Answer 6

Evauation of the building

Question 7

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When fighting apartment fires, if it appears that the fire will not quickly be contained by the first alarm complement, consideration should be given to:

Answer 7

Evacuate occupants of exposed buildings

Question 8

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Any problems with cutting off utilities should immediately prompt command to:

Answer 8

Call the appropriate utility company

Question 9

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An approaching vehicle with a view of the backside of an apartment building should:

Answer 9

Report that size-up immediately

Question 10

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The “A” side will normally be the:

Answer 10

Address side

Question 11

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If on ground hydrants at an apartment fire are found to be inadequate, command should:

Answer 11

Consider appointing a Water Supply Group Supervisor

Question 12

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When protecting exposures, consider using this to help the water adhere to the side of the exposure:

Answer 12

Class A foam

Question 13

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At apartment fire, the minimum gpm per handline should be:

Answer 13

150 gpm

Question 14

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A blitz attack should be a ________ operation, followed by a:

Answer 14

• Brief
• Evaluation of the results

Question 15

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Fire that are spreading in the attic may require a _______ cut to assist with confinement:

Answer 15

Trench cut

Question 16

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Overhaul is complete when:

Answer 16

Command is positive that all avenues of fire extension are exposed and clean or thoroughly extinguished

Question 17

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Ventilation must be:

Answer 17

Closely coordinated with fire attack

Question 18

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Vertical ventilation should be undertaken off of an:

Answer 18

Aerial

Question 19

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When performing vertical ventilation, the use of a designated __________ ___________ may improve communication and coordination:

Answer 19

Ventilation Group

Question 20

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If the 2nd arriving ladder on scene is not involved with life safety, the crew should bring:

Answer 20

Salvage covers along with portable ladders and tools

Question 21

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As soon as life safety issues are resolved and the incident is headed towards stabilization, ________ must be addressed:

Answer 21

Salvage

Question 22

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When performing salvage, the use of a __________ ____________ may improve communication and coordination:

Answer 22

Salvage Group

Question 23

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When dealing with house fires, firefighters are in exceptional danger due to:

Answer 23

The unknowns inherent in residential fires

Question 24

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When a residential structure initially appears “fully involved”, this should be considered for any tenable rooms:

Answer 24

VEIS

Question 25

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Unburned areas of a house are considered:

Answer 25

Exposures

Question 26

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At house fires, a backup line of this size should be deployed:

Answer 26

The same diameter as the initial hose line

Question 27

[A106.2 Residential/Apartment Fires]

What can assist in fire extinguishment, especially deep seated fires?

Answer 27

Class A foam

Question 28

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What are the (3) methods for addressing occupant life safety in a high-rise building:

Answer 28

1. Rescue
2. Evacuation
3. Protect-in-place