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1
Q

what are 2 big areas of concern for apartment fires

A

increased life hazard

potential for fire spread (230)

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2
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any significant fire upon arrival of the 1st unit should warrant the request of a ___

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second alarm

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3
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a second alarm will be called for a fire involving ( 2 items)

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more than 1 apartment

if fire has extended into the structural components of the building

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4
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apartments are typically built in combinations of __ __ and __ units per building

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4,8,16

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5
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high priority must be given to search all apartments on or

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above the fire floor (231)

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6
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the ic should assign crews to check all exposures for possible

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victims and extension

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7
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t/f co can travel anywhere is the building and must be considered when evacuating occupants for the structure

A

true

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8
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regardless of the exterior façade the majority of apartments are composed of lightweight type ___ construction and they possess all of the dangers and concerns associated with this type of construction material

A

V

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9
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floors in apartments are generally composed of wood __ -___ material. most

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I-joist

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10
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truss roof assemblies in apartments tend to be more stable than those in other types of structures due to the _______ both bearing and nonbearing

A

number of walls beneath them (232)

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11
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___ ventilation should still be done with caution and only if no substantial fire has entered the truss area

A

vertical

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12
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depending on the age of the apartment they typically have ___ plywood or wafer board sheathing supported by 2x4 rafters

A

1/2”

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13
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apartments tend to be __ because it is more economical for kitchens and bathrooms to share plumbing shafts

A

symmetrical

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14
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typically apartments on the same floor will ___ each other

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mirror

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15
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true or false. although apartment symmetry is not always the case it is very common

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true

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16
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builders prefer to share plumbing shafts for economical reasons resulting in most apartment and hotel kitchens and bathrooms being stacked. this creates __ __ that run the height of the building - ready avenues for extension

A

pipe chases

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17
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checking the __ __ for heat on the roof of an apartment fire is an indication that fire could be traveling up the chase

A

soil pipes

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18
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utilization of a___ is an effective way to check extension by it does not substitute for thorough overhaul. it may not give accurate conditions behind drywall

A

TIC

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19
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compromises in platform framing should be less of a problem in ___ which are built by lightweight methods, than in private dwellings

A

apartments (233)

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20
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apartments are required to have __ hour protection for each unit

A

1

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21
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compromises in platform framing should be more or less common in apartments

A

less

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22
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wood has an average ignition temp of ___ degrees

A

400

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23
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wood burns at a rate of 1” every __ min

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40

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24
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mot apartments are not constructed of 2x4’s anymore rather they are composed of __ x __

A

1 1/2 x 3 1/2 or less

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25
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what ways are there to predict when floors or roofs are going to collapse

A

there are none

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26
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as a general rule once the room has ___ it can be assumed that the structural members are now being affected

A

flashed

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27
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gusset plate or gang nail is light gauge sheet metal with small nailing points protruding from it which penetrates the wood approximately __

A

1/4”

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28
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one of the most significant characteristics of the truss is that each piece of the truss will simultaneously be exposed to the __

A

fire (234)

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29
Q

the openness of the truss area is conducive to __ fire spread under the roof

A

lateral

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30
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engineered beams are formed with 2x4 top and bottom cords and laminated ___ as the web members

A

plywood

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31
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laminated I beams fail without warning in as little as __ min

A

5

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32
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glue in laminated I beams will cause the fire to burn __ and __

A

hotter and faster

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33
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normally if conditions in apartment fires allow for interior attack, structural collapse with not occur; however advanced fires that thwart entry can cause general __ __

A

total collapse

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34
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most bedrooms in apartments are no bigger than 12 x 12 which would only require __ gpm to control the fire quickly

A

48 (235)

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35
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glass breaks at about __ degrees

A

700

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36
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the size and design of most apartments make it ideal for ___ ventilation

A

PPV

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37
Q

most apartments are smaller than ___ sqft and cam be pressurized quickly

A

1000

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38
Q

PPV is not always feasible due to the size of the ____

A

landing

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39
Q

because attic spaces are divided by a __ __ at each apartment boundary, fire teams have an advantage in that area

A

fire draft (236)

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40
Q

in apartments if PPV is not available the inherently small area of most apartments can be ventilated quite effectively by opening the right ____

A

windows

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41
Q

streets within apartment complexes are generally narrow and some will be blocked by a ___ fire unit

A

single

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42
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incoming unit must be disciplined not commit to a position until

A

communicating with command

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43
Q

if a fire team that decides to vertically vent can approach from the top of ___ apartments

A

uninvolved

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44
Q

fire teams should not get into the habit of extending 1 3/4 inch lines farther than __ ft, as the nozzle flow will begin to reduce rapidly

A

250 (237)

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45
Q

for apartment located farther than __ ft away from the fire lane consider dropping 100-200 ft of 2 1/2 inch hose and wye off of that or use the 2 1/2” with the high rise pack and or a disconnected preconnect

A

100

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46
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when their are probable victims but their location is unknown the best rescue strategy is to

A

put out the fire

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47
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if resources are available , search, rescue, ventilation, and suppression operations should be conducted

A

simultaneously

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48
Q

beyond the immediate life hazard , all direct exposures should be ___ until the fire is under control

A

evacuated

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49
Q

the attic space above apartments is one large open area divided by

A

fire drafts

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50
Q

unless the fire team can observe the building while it is under construction they should assume that these fire separation have ___ often for phone or cable tv lines

A

pierced

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51
Q

will fire drafts slow or stop the fire

A

slow

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52
Q

fires in the attics of apartments should be vented form the top and attacked from ____

A

underneath (238)

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53
Q

if there is significant fire in the attic space of an apartment building, the officer may have to set their of defense over currently ___ apartment building.

A

uninvolved

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54
Q

fire that start in the attic often burn much ___ before they are reported than those that have extended into it

A

longer

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55
Q

never limit water flow when it is needed to put out the fire, but once the fire is out use water ____ and be keenly aware of leaking nozzles and hoses

A

sparingly

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56
Q

when the fire is in the upstairs apartment and water damage is a concern __ should be assigned as early as possible

A

salvage

57
Q

for most apartment fires a ___ coordinated attack is necessary

A

aggressive

58
Q

when arriving at a significant apartment complex fire, one should consider requesting a __ from dispatch

A

2nd alarm

59
Q

for apartment fires a second alarm will be called for

A

involvement of more than one apartment

fire extension into the structural components of the building

60
Q

what is considered the structural components of a building

A

attack, floors, walls

61
Q

ideally the 1st arriving engine should be close enough to the involved apartment to be able to use __-__ lines

A

pre-connected (239)

62
Q

in an apartment complex fire does the truck need to be immediately near the engine

A

no

63
Q

in an apartment fire the ic should communicate the best __ __ for the truck because the backing the truck up will be time consuming

A

approach route

64
Q

unit should be disciplined to __ where they are out of the way and can adjust their approach to the involved apartment

A

stage

65
Q

most apartments have __ hydrants throughout the parking lot

A

private

66
Q

water supply in apartment complexes is usually supplied form __ directions, but larger fire crews can easily run out of water

A

2

67
Q

a ___ group should be established to bring in additional water from hydrants outside of the complex

A

water

68
Q

is catching a hydrant a good idea if an apartment has significant smoke showing

A

yes

69
Q

a proper __-__ will help identify hose lay requirements

A

size up

70
Q

a ___” hose line should be used to extend hose lines which will allow for better fire flow and the ability to extend two lines off a single wye

A

2 1/2 (240)

71
Q

in addition to a hose line what should the attack team bring with them

A

set of irons
PPV fan
TIC

72
Q

if the fire is located in a 1st floor apartment ___ or __ ventilation should effectively ventilate the fire

A

PPV or horizontal

73
Q

is it possible for fire to extend into the attic through common plumbing shafts

A

yes

74
Q

if the fire is in the second story apartment PPV or ____ ventilation may be appropriate

A

horizontal

75
Q

if the fire is in the second story apartment PPV or horizontal may be appropriate depending on the size and extent of the fire, ___ ventilation may be considered

A

vertical

76
Q

any involved single occupancy on the top floor should be a sign that the fire will likely spread into the __ space soon if it has not already

A

attic

77
Q

what are for general cues that fire has already spread into the attic space

A

major fire invlvement of 1 top floor apartment invlvement of 2 or more top floor apartments
hot rising smoke from attic vents
fire has vented through the roof

78
Q

__ and___ meters are usually grouped together at one end of the building and should be marked by apartment number

A

gas and electric (241)

79
Q

is recommended to shut off the entire buildings power and gas when there is a fire in an apartment building

A

yes

80
Q

it is recommended to shut off the entire buildings power and gas when there is a fire in an apartment building, if there is a ___ available, then it should be used. doing so is much safer than using the main on/off switch for the building as the main could arc and cause catastrophic failure

A

shunt trip

81
Q

avoid electrical __

A

vaults

82
Q

what tools should a crew that has been assigned utilities take with them

A

forcible entry tools ( irons, bolt cutters)

83
Q

what is the minimum PPE for controlling utilities

A

turnouts
helmets
gloves
eye protection

84
Q

if PPV or simple horizontal ventilation is used, then a crew should wait several ___ before making entry with the attack line so that the ventilation is given sufficient time to work

A

seconds

85
Q

once entry is made the fire should be located and sprayed with water quickly a __-__ degree for pattern should be set when making entry to protect the crew

A

30 - 40

86
Q

if the crew gets into a confined area a ___ stream will cause fewer disturbances in the thermal layering and less steam to come down onto the crew

A

straight

87
Q

on should pull ceiling just inside the door to ensure there is not fire overhead and to protect the ___

A

egress

88
Q

search begins as soon as

A

entry is made

89
Q

check for victims at the ____ __ and then check the reminder of the apartment

A

point of entry

90
Q

if a victim is found what information should be relayed to command

A

victim found
actions being taken with victim
resources needed
if victim is being brought out of the building

91
Q

once the crew is confident that the fire is out the remainder of the overhaul should be left until after the __ is complete

A

investigation (242)

92
Q

what are the benchmarks that should be reported to command from the interior division

A

personnel in structure (243)
water on fire
knockdown
primary all clear

93
Q

progress reports should be given to command in what form

A

CAAN

94
Q

the ___ company should always be positioned to access the roof. they should work toward roof access until otherwise by command

A

truck

95
Q

the truck company should plan providing a __ __-__ and moving towards providing vertical ventilation if ordered

A

roof size up

96
Q

if vertical ventilation is going to be utilized in the ___ it should be done early on

A

IAP

97
Q

a ___ division should be assigned to fires involving the top floor apartments

A

roof

98
Q

exposures divisions should be prioritized and assigned to other apartments that are threatened by fire extension. these divisions should be named by ___ relationship to the primary fire apartment

A

geographical

99
Q

___ is responsible for establishing some type of ventilation prior to making entry

A

interior (244)

100
Q

what is the basic progression of offensive operations

A 
get water 
vent
enter
search
extinguish
101
Q

if the initial ventilation is not adequate the ic may assign a ventilation group to improve and ___ the preexisting ventilation

A

upgrade

102
Q

offensive operations that are being conducted will meet the __-_-__requirements

A

two in two out

103
Q

an IRIT or full RIT must be assigned following the __ alarm assignments

A

1st

104
Q

the initial company officer can meet the requirement of 20in-2out by conducting fire attack with one of the ff while another ff and engineer remain outside. this provides an opportunity for the initial company to be ___ if the conditions warrant

A

proactive

105
Q

RIT should assemble their tools and __ the building, identify all avenues of entry and egress, throw ladders to 2nd story windows, remove security bars ect

A

evaluate

106
Q

RIT should be familiar with the building and prepare for the ___

A

worst

107
Q

if there is an immediate rescue situation upon arrival a __ group will need to be assigned to mitigate the problem

A

rescue

108
Q

if there is an immediate rescue situation upon arrival a rescue group will need to be assigned to mitigate the problem. this will be one of the 1 st arriving units. the other part of the rescue strategy will be to make sure other affected apartments are clear of occupants. an __ group will need to be assigned to accomplish this priority

A

evacuation

109
Q

should one of the initial units be assigned to evacuation group

A

yes

110
Q

evacuation group should start with the most ___ exposures and move out from there

A

threatened

111
Q

unless there are victims or several removal problems how many crews are needed to accomplish evacuation

A

1

112
Q

although a rescue group may not always be needed at these incidents, the ___ of other apartments will always need to be addressed

A

evacuation

113
Q

medical group treats

A

fire personnel (245)

114
Q

ems group treats

A

victims

115
Q

rehab fall under __ group and will mostly be used for rehabilitation ff

A

medical

116
Q

separating civilians and ff allows each group to better treatment true or false

A

true

117
Q

utilities should be assigned to someone from the __ alarm

A

1st

118
Q

it is always a good idea to have a safety officer at any structure fire. it is required that an __ is appointed to fill this roll

A

officer

119
Q

the ___ officer should constantly evaluate the operation and provide input to command

A

safety

120
Q

per ics if a safety officer is not appointed, then the __ __ retains those responsibilities

A

ic

121
Q

any working structure fire should have some form of ___ established

A

rehab

122
Q

extensive operations such as those utilizing multiple crews should have a __ rehab area established

A

formal

123
Q

air 1 can be paired with a rescue to set up a __ group

A

medical

124
Q

if a rescue situation arises upon arrival in which immediate action could save lives, then a __ group should be assigned

A

rescue

125
Q

rescue situations are very stressful situations that require officers to maintain a strong and __ command

A

organized (246)

126
Q

the pio is paged with any __ all call and will respond or designate someone to respond

A

500

127
Q

if a second alarm is called then level __ staging and a staging area manage should be established

A

2

128
Q

for apartment fires level 2 staging should be located ___ the complex, but close enough so that crews can respond in a reasonable time

A

outside

129
Q

if you are the staging area manager, you are responsible to account for all units in staging and notify ___ of the resources available

A

command

130
Q

a good rule of thumb is to have at least __ engine __ truck __ and __ rescue in staging ready to work

A

1 engine
1 truck
1 rescue

131
Q

it is the ___ responsibility to request these units and maintain a minimum ready reserve

A

staging area managers

132
Q

when acting defensively at apartment fires the entire primary building has effectively been

A

written off

133
Q

the goal of defensive operations at apartment fires is to keep the fire from spreading to other buildings and to attempt to save part of the involved building. this is done by prioritizing exposures and assigning__ to support them

A

divisions

134
Q

when fighting a defensive fire, if possible, units should select positions where they can accomplish exposure protection and alternatively _ __ __

A

hit the fire (247)

135
Q

place all apparatuses out of potential collapse zones and in such a manner that they will not be exposed to __ heat

A

radiant

136
Q

at defensive apartment complex fires it would be ideal to position a __ company on each side of the involved structure

A

truck

137
Q

supplying water for defensive operations presents a unique concern because it is necessary to locate __ water sources

A

multiple

138
Q

a ___ group may be needed to bring additional water from outside the complex

A

water

139
Q

deck guns, monitors, elevated master streams and 2 1/2” hose are appropriate at what type of fires

A

defensive

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