Ch 6 Size Up Flashcards
Size for a structure fire incident typically starts with the_______
Initial dispatch
From the standpoint of size up and incident safety, one of the most critical factors to evaluate in a structure fire is how the fire is________
Behaving
Fires that are_____controlled tend to produce a greater volume of smoke and those that are_____controlled
Ventilation, fuel
The most common characteristics of smoke are;_______,________,______
Volume
Color and density
Airflow
In general, the greater the volume of_____, the bigger and more intense the fire
Smoke
________ And other combustibles Produce smoke that ranges from light gray and yellow or dark brown
Wood
As a fire burns within a structure, _____ causes the smoke and other gases to expand and rise
Convection
Both residential and commercial buildings constructed before the middle of the 20th century commonly had high ceilings, some _______ feet or more, but many of them have since had drop ceilings installed during renovations
10
If a fire fighter crawling on the floor of a smoke field _____ style residence can touch the ceiling with a 6 foot pipe Pole, there is probably a false ceiling in that room
Victorian
If ______or_____ are seen on the walls of older buildings, fire fighter should know that the building either under with modifications requiring the additional support, or the building has weekend overtime and needed reinforcement
Reinforcing stars, plates
During a fire, attic ____ allow air in fanning the fire but also provide a means for the products of combustion to escape
Vents
Basement fires in buildings with ______construction can and often do quickly spread throughout the structure
Balloon frame
The most common fire spread problem related to the typical _______design is an open stairway allows fire to spread from the ground floor to the upper floor or floors
Townhouse
A recent trend in residential construction in North America has been the emergence of extremely large dwellings compared to those built in the middle to late 20th century. The single-family residences are commonly between _____ and _____ square feet
5000, 10,000
In many interior structure fires, the most serious concerns for firefighters are related more to the ______ of the building than its construction
Contents
When sizing up a fire in any building, the life safety of both ______ and ______ is the highest priority
Occupants, firefighters
A second roof constructed over an existing roof
Rain roof
Victorians are typically of _______construction which lends itself to rapid fire spread
Balloon frame
_______ Is simply the process of making careful observations and dry and reasonable conclusions from those observations
Size up
In general, the size up of a structure fire begins with _______ long before the fire is reported
Pre-incident familiarization and planning
______ Are found on the most emergency vehicles and provide information on the best response route
Map books
One reason that an accurate size it is so important is that the initial report on conditions and the ______ are based on it
IAP
For their own safety and for the effectiveness of fireground operations, firefighters must learn to accurately______
Analyze smoke
__________ typically indicates that petroleum products, rubber, or plastics are involved
Black smoke
A ____ Is a second roof assembly constructed over an older existing roof
Rain roof
Fires in the attics of ______ buildings can be very difficult to locate because the smoke may travel a considerable distance within the attic before escaping through a vent or scuttle
Large commercial
The most common fire spread problem related to the typical townhouse design is an _________ that allows fire to spread from the ground floor to the upper floor or floors
Open stairway
A recent trend in residential construction in North America has been the emergence of extremely large dwellings compared to those built in the middle to late 20th century. These single-family residences are commonly between _____ and ____square feet
5000, 10,000
Depending upon when, where, and how ______were constructed, they have the potential to produce some of the largest and most dangerous structure fires that many firefighters will ever face
Warehouse buildings
______ Homes are often located in older neighborhoods and utilize balloon frame construction
Victorian style
In many interior structure fires, the most serious concerns for firefighters are related more to the contents of the building than its ______
Construction
The ___and ____ of smoke can often give firefighters some idea of the type of products involved
Color and density
Fires in the attics of large commercial buildings can be very difficult to locate because the smoke may travel a considerable distance within the attic before escaping through a ____or ______
Vent, scuttle
