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Ch 15. Fighting Fires in Churches Flashcards

1
Q

When a fire breaks out at a church or temple, much of the ____ may be at stake. (223)

A

tradition of a community

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2
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3 types of churches (223)

A

1) Old, traditional, Gothic (ordinary construction)
2) Modern traditional (smaller, more fireproof, easier ground for firefighting ops)
3) Conversions

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3
Q

In the old, gothic, cruciform variety, ______ is far and away the biggest problem during a fire. (223)

A

ventilation

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4
Q

[In the old, gothic, cruciform variety], ______ roofs are the norm.

A

slate

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5
Q

Experts agree that a church isn’t the place for _____ if fire has entered the nave. (225)

A

PPV

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6
Q

[Due to very high ceiling in churches], _____ overhaul of the rafters may be the only option. (225)

A

hydraulic

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7
Q

If the fire breaks out ion the basement [of an old gothic church], there may ______. (225)

A

be slim hope for saving the building

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8
Q

Many [old gothic] churches have _____, especially if the interior, nonbearing walls have been finished with lath and plaster. Flames can enter the space behind these walls and run to the ceiling. (225)

A

Numerous void spaces

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9
Q

Some _____ have very ornate, geometric roofs that may be difficult to ventilate. (225)

A

modern churches

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10
Q

[at modern churches] suspect _____ and all of their associated problems. (225)

A

truss assemblies

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11
Q

Modern churches tend to have more _____ built into the overall design. (225)

A

firestopping and other safety features

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12
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____ will likely prevail [in modern churches] exterior, load bearing walls, and the piers and buttresses may be more ______ than _____. (225)

A

Steel; decorative than fuctional

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13
Q

Fires involving churches should almost always require a _____ line as the initial attack. (226)

A

2 1/2”

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14
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Predictably, the _____ is the architectural wild card, since it may suffer from any of the deficiencies common to any other renovated structure. (227)

A

converted house of worship

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15
Q

_____ usually has fixed seating, which is an asset during primary searches. (227)

A

older churches

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16
Q

early collapse isn’t usually a concern in _____ and _____ churches. (227)

A

old-style gothic and modern traditional

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17
Q

[in old-style and modern traditional churches], there’s always a direct relationship between _____. This does not apply to conversions, however. (227)

A

the massiveness of a building and its fire-resistance

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18
Q

A large loss-of-life fire is defined as: (227)

A

one that claims more than 5 individuals

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19
Q

Strategically, you must make every effort to _____ if you expect services ever to take place in that house of worship again. (229)

A

maintain interior operations

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20
Q

It’s a general rule [at church fires] that you must _____ if you plan to save the structure. (229)

A

get inside and fight the fire directly

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21
Q

If fire is attacking the [old-style or modern church] structure and time has ticked past a time frame of _____, you as the IC must consider withdrawal, and soon. (229)

A

10 to 20 minutes or so

22
Q

Even with the biggest and the best and the oldest [churches], you should always establish _____ at well-advanced fires, just in case. (229)

A

collapse zones

23
Q

You may want more than one _____ at a working church fire. (229)

A

safety officer

24
Q

If you can’t _____, your ability to save the upper portions of the structure, and thus the entire structure itself, will be questionable. (230)

A

ventilate succesfully

25
Q

If you absolutely can’t open up the roof, _____. Go big and go fast. (230)

A

apply as much water as necessary to cool the interior and simultaneously extinguish the fire.

26
Q

Suppression operations should have 3 qualities: (230)

A

1) Speed
2) strength
3) simplicity

27
Q

Speed counts [at a church fire], so commit your first engine to _____. (230)

A

the front of the building

28
Q

What is the most appropriate area to take the initial lines at a church fire? (230)

A

One that will cut off the fire to the smallest area possible

29
Q

An oriented man working the center aisle of the church can conceivably control _____ searchers- half to his left and half to his right. (231)

A

4 or even 6

30
Q

In old-style and modern churches, the prime places to search include __7__ (231)

A

1) the chancel
2) vestiary
3) nave
4) foyer
5) choir loft
6) basement
7) classrooms and meeting rooms of adjoining structures

31
Q

If roof ventilation is contemplated at an old traditional church, _____ will prove the safest means of access to the roof. (232)

A

aerials

32
Q

_____ are essential at fires in churches. (233)

A

Backup lines

33
Q

Generally, if the fire is in the church itself, the _____ should suffice. (233)

A

one large caliber backup line

34
Q

The nave usually only requires _____. (233)

A

one crew with a 2 1/2” line

35
Q

If you take an attack line downstairs [into a basement at a church fire], it should be _____. (233)

A

long enough to reach to the far end of the basement.

36
Q

As always, [at a church fire], you should position the nozzle of the backup line _____. (233)

A

2/3 of the way between the stairway and the attack crew

37
Q

There are no specific rules to follow for salvage [in a church], but let _____ prevail. (233)

A

common sense

38
Q

The greatest concentration of precious items in a church or temple will be _____. (233)

A

around the altar

39
Q

_____ will top the list of concerns for the RIT crew as they make their 360-degree walkaround. (234)

A

The sheer size of some of these structures

40
Q

If activated, it may be best if the members of the RIT are accompanied by _____. (234)

A

a safety officer or some other experienced veteran

41
Q

Topside ventilation is normally difficult to impossible in a working church fire. True or false? (238 & 311)

A

True

42
Q

When overwhelming the underside of a ceiling in an old church, _____ may be your only option. (238 & 311)

A

Hydraulic overhaul

43
Q

Older churches usually have _____ seating. (238 & 311)

A

fixed

44
Q

Converted churches generally have _____ seating. (238 & 311)

A

Movable fold up chair

45
Q

Early collapse _____ usually a concern on old-gothic churches. (238 & 311)

A

isn’t

46
Q

The author gives from _____ to _____ minute time frame before collapse can be anticipated in an old-gothic church. (238 & 311)

A

10 to 20

47
Q

According to the author, there is no excuse to pull any line smaller than a ____ with any evidence of a fire in a church. (238 & 311)

A

2 1/2” Line

48
Q

In older gothic churches, what feature will aid in search efforts? (238 & 311)

A

Pews

49
Q

Salvage efforts can be very labor intensive at a church fire. True or false? (238 & 311)

A

True

50
Q

How should searches be conducted in converted churches? (238 & 311)

A

oriented man working off a 2 1/2” line

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