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Handbook Of Tactics > Ch 2 Size Up > Flashcards

Ch 2 Size Up Flashcards

1
Q

What is the fuel load per square foot in most residential
rooms?
p. 33

A

5 pounds

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2
Q

What is considered to be the biggest impact time has on
firefighting?
p. 20

A

Elapsed time since fire started

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3
Q

In which type of construction will the construction
elements withstand the effects of fire for a limited time
and prevent its spread?
p. 24

A

Class 1: Fire resistive

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4
Q

Which construction related factor is responsible for more
the destruction by fire than any other factor?
p. 24

A

Voids

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5
Q

In what stage is the fire generally in when there is light-colored, wispy smoke being observed?
p. 30

A

Incipient

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6
Q

What color smoke is seen when common Class A materials
burn with sufficient oxygen?
p. 30

A

Gray

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7
Q

After what fire event does the elapsed fire time begin in
relation to potential collapse?

A

Flashover

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8
Q

After what amount of exposure time during a fire would a brick and wood-joist building become too dangerous to enter? p. 16

A

20 minutes

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9
Q

Which type of buildings are considered the least stable in
terms of collapse when exposed to fire? p. 25

A

Noncombustible

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10
Q

With what frequency must any occupancy that is subject to
CADS hazard display be inspected at a minimum? p. 18-19

A

Annually

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11
Q

In New York City, who will request the report if the IC does not make it on time during an incident? p. 23

A

Dispatch operator

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12
Q

Buildings above what height will many times be required to be built of Class 1 construction? p. 28

A

6 stories

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13
Q

What is described as an evaluation of problems and
conditions that affect the outcome of a fire? p. 15

A

Size up

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14
Q

What action should any extreme weather condition prompt at
the incident scene? p. 36

A

Call for more resources

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15
Q

In which construction type will the walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roofs are noncombustible but will not
prevent the spread of fire? p. 25

A

Class 2: Noncombustible

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16
Q

What does COAL WAS WEALTH stand for? Pg 16

A

Construction
Occupancy
Apparatus and Personnel
Life Hazard

Water supply
Auxiliary appliances
Street conditions

Weather
Exposures
Area
Location and extent of fire
Time
Height

17
Q

In which occupancy are the greatest number of fire fighter fatalities occurring? p. 17

A

Factories

18
Q

What is smoke often the first visible indicator of during a fire? p. 30

A

Presence of a fire

19
Q

What is often the best method to protect exposures once a threat to them is identified? p. 32

A

Extinguish the original fire

20
Q

What flow is recommended by the NFPA for each 100 sq ft of fire area when there is a light fire load of ordinary combustibles and the area has not been vented? p. 33

A

10 gpm

21
Q

Nearly what percent of all civilian fire deaths occur in residential buildings each year? p. 18

A

80%

22
Q

What effect do high temperatures and humidity have on firefighters? p. 35

A

Rapid fatigue

23
Q

Where should you expect to find the fire if all of the floors are pushing heavy smoke without any visible fire?
p. 30

A

Cellar

24
Q

What is produced as a result of the time of day being coupled with occupancy and location and extent of the fire? p. 19

A

Life hazard

25
Q

What is the deciding factor in determining tactics and procedures at the incident scene? p. 16

A

Life hazard

26
Q

Which factor cannot be determined until units have arrived at the fire scene? p. 29

A

Location of the fire

27
Q

What is considered the best method of reducing life hazards before the incident occurs? p. 17

A

Installing wet-pipe automatic sprinkler systems

28
Q

What fire-resistance rating is present in the walls of the ordinary construction building? Pg 26

A

2-hour

29
Q

What is the most important decision you will make as IC? p. 22

A

When to pull out of a structure

30
Q

What can be used to combat a deceptive building frontage
during a fire incident? p. 28

A

Reports from roof level

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